Start with your next destination
Kuta Mandalika, Senggigi, and the Gili Islands are not the same arrival point. Choose transport after deciding on your first base and the onward services you need. Compare the whole journey from your Bali hotel to the destination accommodation, not just the main ticket. This guide compares options; Brisa does not promise flight or boat-ticket sales that are not included in an agreed offer.
Fly, then arrange a road transfer
Check flights to Lombok International Airport with the airline, including available routes, luggage, and change conditions. Once the schedule is clear, arrange the road transfer to your hotel. Share the flight number and luggage quantities privately so the meeting point can be confirmed. Do not place a fixed-departure tour immediately after landing; flight delays and baggage collection can affect the connection.
Fast boat or ferry
Fast boats operate on selected routes between Bali, the Gilis, and Lombok; ports and stop sequences depend on the operator. The Padangbai–Lembar ferry is a different crossing, not another name for a fast boat to the Gilis. Before buying, confirm the exact ports, final destination, luggage rules, road transfers, and weather-related changes with the operator. Do not rely on an old article for schedules or crossing times.
Keep the crossing day flexible
Starting in Bali does not mean a Lombok day trip can comfortably cover several areas. Account for travel to the port or airport, boarding, the crossing, and onward transport. An overnight stay can provide space to rest and plan an unhurried mainland route. Ask for written confirmation of which services are included and whom to contact if your arrival schedule changes.
Check official sources
Schedules and conditions can change. Check current information before confirming your trip.