To travel from Gili Trawangan to Batam, you must take a boat to Lombok, then fly to Hang Nadim International Airport in Batam, usually via Jakarta. The total distance is approximately 1,800 km. Batam is a major industrial city and a popular gateway to Singapore. This route connects the eastern islands to the Riau Islands province.
Total Distance: Driving distance 0 km (island); Air distance 1,750 km.
Batam is a duty-free zone; great for shopping electronics.
March to October, for the best weather for shopping and sightseeing.