The boat trip from Bali to the Gili Islands leaves from the port in Padang Bai and takes between 1.5 and 2 hours to reach Gili Air. Once you’re on Gili Air, you can explore the other islands like Gili T and Gili Meno on daily boat trips. You can visit Gili Air on a day trip from Bali, but it’s recommended to spend one night on the island so you don’t feel rushed while exploring.