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Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) → Padangbai transfer

Padangbai is 56 km from Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS), and the private transfer typically takes 87–109 minutes, usually for around €32–45 by car. The exact price is shown before you book and does not change with traffic.

From
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
To
Padangbai
Distance
56 km
Typical drive
87–109 min

This small town on the east coast is Bali's main harbour for Lombok and the Gili Islands. Most travellers come to catch a boat, although some stay a night or two for the snorkelling and the small beaches around the bay.

The drive east along the coast

From the airport the driver crosses south Bali on the bypass towards Sanur, then continues on the Ida Bagus Mantra bypass, a wide coastal road that runs east past black-sand beaches and through Gianyar and Klungkung. It carries many trucks heading for the ferry.

The bypass ends near Kusamba and the Goa Lawah temple, and the last stretch to Padangbai follows the older main road along the coast.

Boats from Padangbai

Fast boats to the Gilis and Lombok
Several operators run fast boats to Gili Trawangan, Gili Air, Gili Meno and north Lombok, mostly leaving in the morning.
Public ferry to Lembar
The slow car and passenger ferry crosses to Lembar in southwest Lombok. It is much slower than the fast boats and leaves from a separate terminal.

Timing your flight and your boat

Fast boats generally ask passengers to check in well before departure, and the morning departures are the most common. With a drive of up to almost two hours, a boat on the same morning as your landing is rarely realistic.

If you land in the afternoon or evening, consider a night in Padangbai, Candidasa or Sanur, and travel to the harbour the next morning. Tell the provider your boat operator so you are dropped at the right terminal.

From the harbour back to the airport

When you come back from the Gilis or Lombok, arrival times depend on the sea. Book the pickup at Padangbai for after your scheduled arrival, allow about two hours for the drive, and keep at least five hours between the boat's arrival and an international flight.

Frequently asked questions

Can I fly into Bali and take a boat to the Gilis the same day?

Only with an early landing and a later boat. Because the drive takes 87–109 minutes and boats need check-in time, many travellers stay one night near the harbour first.

Which terminal will the driver go to?

Fast boats and the public ferry use separate areas of the port. Give your operator or ferry type when booking so you are dropped at the right place.

Is there a toll on this route?

The usual route uses the bypass and coastal roads rather than a toll road. Any road costs are covered by the price shown before booking.

Can the driver wait if my boat back is late?

Share your boat details and keep the provider informed by WhatsApp. They plan the pickup around the expected arrival time.

Can we stop at Goa Lawah on the way?

The transfer goes directly to Padangbai. Ask about a stop when booking, as it may change the price.

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