The best months to visit Scuba Diving Gili Islands are Apr – Nov. Calm seas, best visibility.
Quick facts
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.
Apr – Nov is the busiest window in Scuba Diving Gili Islands, so accommodation and flights go first. Book ahead. The shoulder weeks either side are usually quieter for the same reason.
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 month-by-month detail, itineraries and costs, 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.
