Indonesia

Gili Air

Gili Air - photo 1

Photo by Bernard Hermant on Unsplash.

Gili Air is a small island village off the coast of Lombok in Indonesia. It functions as a mellow gateway for divers visiting the area, with a handful of local centers offering introductory and recreational dives in the surrounding Bali Sea and nearby Lombok reefs. While the island itself is not a deep-diving hotspot, it serves as a convenient base for boat trips to nearby sites and for snorkeling and shore dives along calm, turquoise waters. Expect warm tropical conditions, gentle currents, and abundant marine life around reef flats and seagrass meadows, with more experienced dive options available nearby on larger Lombok and Gili snorkeling/diving routes.

Essential information for traveling in Indonesia

About Indonesia

Sea
Savu Sea, Flores Sea, Bali Sea, Banda Sea, Telu...
Timezone
Asia/Makassar
Languages
ID
Demonym
Indonesian
Phone prefix
+62

Practicalities

Currency
IDR
Voltage
230
Plug type
Type C, Type F
Airports
CGK DPS MDC SOQ UPG

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Gili Air

Nearby Dive Sites (35)

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Gili Air

The best time to dive in Gili Air

The best months to dive in Gili Air are from May to June. Temperatures are confortable (27°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
26 °C 29 °C 4/10
02 - Feb.
26 °C 29 °C 4/10
03 - Mar.
27 °C 30 °C 4/10
04 - Apr.
27 °C 30 °C 6/10
05 - May
27 °C 30 °C 6/10
06 - Jun.
27 °C 30 °C 7/10
07 - Jul.
26 °C 29 °C 8/10
08 - Aug.
26 °C 29 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
27 °C 29 °C 7/10
10 - Oct.
27 °C 30 °C 6/10
11 - Nov.
27 °C 30 °C 5/10
12 - Dec.
27 °C 30 °C 4/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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