Best Places to Eat on Gili AirWhen it comes to the debate of ‘which one is the best Gili Island?’, there’s a widely agreed-upon consensus that Gili Air is the perfect blend of the other two Gilis. It has a healthy dose of everything that makes Gili T and Meno special, all rolled into one island. Many people wonder what there is to do on each of the islands, and which island is best for kids or which Gili Island is best for families?

Gili Air has the amenities that make Trawangan a big draw for tourists, but you can also enjoy that Meno-esque private island vibe from time to time too. There’s several good diving centres, and you can also try other watersports here such as stand-up paddleboarding. You can find better quality dining on Air than you can on Meno, and there’s a good mix of local and Western restaurants—there are currently more than five Italian restaurants on this tiny island!

The island has a healthy nightlife scene. Bars and restaurants don’t close super early like on Meno, and there’s often special parties and events that go on until the early hours at some venues like Cheeky Monkey and Lucky’s Bar. Gili Air usually has the biggest full moon party of the three islands. If late-night partying isn’t your thing, there are plenty of more chilled live music and cocktail spots to be found too.

Head to the western side of the island if you want to find quiet, unspoiled white-sand beaches and take some pictures for the ‘gram on the iconic ocean swings. Interested in what else there is to do on Gili Air? 

Gili Air FAQs

How big is Gili Air?

Gili Air has an area of 1.73 km², and it has a circumference of just under 5 km.

How long does it take to walk around the island?

It takes approximately one hour to circumnavigate Gili Air and around 20 minutes to cross from one side of the island to the other.

How to get between Gili Islands?

Getting between the islands is made simple with the dedicated ‘Island Hopper’ boat that serves all three of the Gilis. Learn more about getting between the islands in our ‘Ultimate guide on how to get to the Gili Islands’ article which also talks about getting between the Gili Islands. Here you can also find out about getting a speed boat Gili Air direction.

Is Gili Air safe?

The overwhelming general consensus is yes! Crime is very rare across all the Gili Islands. However, as always, you are in Indonesia, so use common sense and take the usual precautions when traveling.