The best months to visit Scuba Diving Gili Islands are Apr – Nov. Calm seas, best visibility.
Quick facts
Currency IDR (Rupiah) 1 USD ≈ Rp 15,800
Language Indonesian / English English spoken at dive shops
Timezone WITA (UTC+8) No DST
Best Months Apr – Nov Calm seas, best visibility
Daily Budget ~$30–60 USD With diving included
Visa Visa on Arrival 30 days Rp 500,000: extendable once
When to go
Three tiny islands off Lombok with crystal-clear water, resident sea turtles, reef sharks, and some of the cheapest PADI courses on the planet.
Getting Around in Scuba Diving Gili Islands
- No motorised vehicles on the Gili Islands, so transport is by bicycle, horse cart (cidomo), or walking
- Gili Trawangan takes 1.5 hours to walk around; Gili Air about 1 hour; Gili Meno about 45 minutes
- Island-hopping boats run between all three Gilis for Rp 25,000–35,000 per trip
For itineraries, costs and practical travel advice, see the full Scuba Diving Gili Islands travel guide.
Timezone: WITA (UTC+8) (No DST)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Scuba Diving Gili Islands?
The best months to visit Scuba Diving Gili Islands are Apr – Nov (Calm seas, best visibility), which makes for the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing and getting around. For what a trip costs day to day, see the Scuba Diving Gili Islands budget breakdown.
