Helicopter Transfers and Island Flights From Bali: Routes and Prices
Thirteen routes by private helicopter: Bali to Lombok in 35–50 min, the Gili Islands in 30–40 min, Nusa Penida in 14–20 min, plus airport transfers to Ubud, Uluwatu and Canggu. Prices are one-way for the whole helicopter, up to 4 guests, and include the helicopter's flight back.
- Bali → Lombok35–50 min · $3,250
- Bali → Gili30–40 min · $2,700
- Bali → Penida14–20 min · $1,300
- Airport → Ubud13–20 min · $1,300
Pick a Route
Each card shows airborne time, distance and the one-way from-price. Routes marked by quote are multi-leg or cross protected areas.
Across the Lombok Strait in about 35–50 min instead of a half-day by boat or ferry.
Sanur to Gili Trawangan in 30–40 min instead of 2–2.5 hours on a fast boat. Gili landing sites are limited and approved in advance.
From the Bukit pad to an approved site on Penida in 14–20 min, with Kelingking and Crystal Bay in view on the way.
Over the reef and the seaweed farms to a resort landing on Lembongan, with the Yellow Bridge to Ceningan in view. Site approved before you pay.
Skip the cross-island drive to Bangsal harbour. Lombok International Airport to Gili Trawangan by air, with the landing agreed in advance.
Skip the Ubud traffic. Ngurah Rai to a pad near Ubud in 13–20 min, with the road time and the landing options laid out honestly.
Ngurah Rai to the Bukit cliffs in 9–14 min. A short hop with honest advice on when the car is the better buy.
Ngurah Rai to Canggu or Seminyak in minutes, with an approved landing site agreed before you pay.
Skip 2–3 hours of road: east Bali, Mount Agung and the black-sand coast in 25–35 min.
Over the Bedugul and Munduk lakes to the north coast in 20–30 min, instead of a 3-hour drive.
Across the Lombok Strait to Rinjani's crater and Segara Anak lake and back to Bali the same day. Priced by quote.
A multi-leg charter to Labuan Bajo with a fuel stop, planned over two days with aerial time over Komodo National Park.
Across the Bali Strait to Banyuwangi and the Ijen crater lake in 35–50 min, with no landing inside the reserve. Priced by quote.
One-Way Prices Include the Flight Back
A helicopter that drops you on a Gili island or in Ubud has to return to its base, so a one-way fare pays for both legs of aircraft time. That is why the one-way price of a route is close to a return price. If you plan to come back the same day, book the return: you pay the same flight time plus standby, from $300 per hour.
Air times are airborne minutes from a distance table, with a range for the aircraft type and routing. Add 15–20 minutes for the pick-up, the briefing and shutdown. Landing is only at airports, approved pads and private sites with the owner's agreement; read how landing works.
When the Helicopter Beats the Boat
| Trip | Helicopter (air time) | Fast boat or road | Helicopter price per person (4 guests) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bali → Lombok | 35–50 min | About 2.5 hours by fast boat to the Gili side, plus transfers | $815 |
| Bali → Gili Trawangan | 30–40 min | About 2–2.5 hours by fast boat | $675 |
| Bali → Nusa Lembongan | 11–15 min | About 30–45 minutes by fast boat | $250 |
| Airport → Ubud | 13–20 min | About 60–90 minutes by car | $325 |
Boat and road times vary with the day, the queue and the sea. The helicopter wins on slow roads and long crossings; for the short Lembongan hop the boat is cheaper, and the helicopter adds the view and the door-to-pad convenience.
How to Book a Transfer
Send where you start, where you want to land, the date, the number of guests and bags. We confirm the pad, the aircraft class and the arrival time, then give one fixed price. For landing at a hotel or private site read how landing works; for the overview of services see all charter services.
Frequently asked questions
Which helicopter routes are most popular from Bali?
Bali to the Gili Islands, Bali to Lombok and airport transfers to Ubud and Uluwatu, plus short hops to Nusa Penida and Lembongan.
How much is a helicopter from Bali to Lombok?
From $3,250 one-way for the whole helicopter, up to 4 guests; see Bali to Lombok by helicopter.
Why is a one-way price close to a return price?
The helicopter has to fly back empty after dropping you, so the one-way fare covers two legs of aircraft time.
Can the helicopter land on the Gili Islands?
Landing sites on the Gilis are limited and need prior approval. We confirm the exact site, or suggest landing on Lombok's coast and a short boat, before you pay.
Do you fly to Komodo?
Yes, as a multi-leg flight with fuel stops, priced by quote; see Bali to Komodo by helicopter.
Tell Us From, To and the Date
We reply the same day with the pad, the flight minutes and one fixed price.
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