The island of Lombok is located in the Lesser Sunda Islands in West Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia.
Lombok lies around 65km (40mi) east of Bali, with the Lombok Strait separating the two islands.
The most convenient route to Lombok is by air to Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP), previously known as Lombok International Airport, located around 33km (20mi) southeast of Mataram, Lombok's capital and largest city.
The airport is around 52km (32mi) from the beach resort of Senggigi.
From most international destinations this requires first flying into Jakarta's Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) or Bali’s Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS), and taking a connecting flight to Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP).
By sea, a public ferry departs hourly from Bali's Padang Bai Harbour taking about 4 hours to reach Lembar in the southwest coast of Lombok.
Within Indonesia: Garuda Indonesia, Indonesia AirAsia, Batik Air and Lion Mentari Airlines offer the most convenient daily direct flights to Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport, Lombok.
Denpasar (Bali) to Lombok is 25 min, direct flight
Jakarta to Lombok is 1 hr 45 min, direct flight
From Malaysia: Indonesia AirAsia offers the most convenient daily flights to Lombok.
Kuala Lumpur to Lombok is 3 hr 15 min, direct flight
From Singapore: Silk Air offers the most convenient scheduled flights to Lombok.
Singapore to Lombok is 2 hrs 35 min, direct flight
The following are the most convenient and quickest flight routes to Bali.
From Australia: Jetstar, Qantas, Virgin Australia, Garuda Indonesia and Malindo Airways offer the most convenient nonstop flights to Bali.
Adelaide to Bali is 5 hrs 10 min, direct flight
Brisbane to Bali is 6 hrs 5 min, direct flight
Sydney to Bali is 6 hrs 10 min, direct flight
Melbourne to Bali is 5 hrs 20 min, direct flight
Perth to Bali is 3 hrs 25 min, direct flight
From New Zealand: Emirates and Air New Zealand offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Bali.
Auckland to Bali is 9 hrs 5 min, direct flight
From China: Garuda Indonesia, China Eastern Airlines and Cathay Pacific offer the most convenient flights to Bali.
Beijing to Bali is 7 hrs 25 min, direct flight
Shanghai to Bali is 6 hrs 20 min, direct flight
Hong Kong to Bali is 4 hrs 55 min, direct flight
From Singapore: Singapore Airlines, Scoot TigerAir, Jetstar, Indonesia AirAsia and Garuda Indonesia offer the most convenient nonstop flights to Bali.
Singapore to Bali is 2 hrs 30 min, direct flight
From Malaysia: AirAsia and Malaysian Airlines operate the most convenient flights to Bali.
Kuala Lumpur to Bali is 3 hrs, direct flight
From United Arab Emirates: Emirates offers the most convenient flights to Bali.
Dubai to Bali is 9 hrs 10 min, direct flight
From United Kingdom: Singapore Airlines and Emirates offer the most convenient flights to Bali.
London to Bali is 16 hrs 35 min, connecting flightsˆ
From Ireland: Emirates offers the most convenient flights to Bali.
Dublin to Bali is 18 hrs 10 min, connecting flightˆ
From France: Air France, Singapore Airlines and Emirates offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Bali.
Paris to Bali is 16 hrs 35 min, connecting flightsˆ
From Germany: Singapore Airlines, Lufthansa and Condor Flugdeinst offer the most convenient flights to Bali.
Berlin to Bali is 17 hrs 35 min, connecting flightˆ
Dusseldorf to Bali is 17 hrs 5 min, connecting flightˆ
Frankfurt to Bali is 16 hrs 35 min, connecting flightˆ
Hamburg to Bali is 16 hrs 35 min, connecting flightˆ
Munich to Bali is 15 hrs 50 min, connecting flightˆ
From United States: American Airlines, United Airlines, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, AirAsia Philippines and Scoot Tigerair offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Bali.
Atlanta to Bali is 23 hrs 50 min, connecting flightˆ
Boston to Bali is 22 hrs 40 min, connecting flightˆ
Chicago to Bali is 22 hrs 5 min, connecting flightˆ
Dallas-Fort Worth to Bali is 22 hrs 5 min, connecting flightˆ
New York to Bali is 22 hrs 15 min, connecting flightˆ
Los Angeles to Bali is 19 hrs 25 min, connecting flightˆ
San Francisco to Bali is 19 hrs 55 min, connecting flightˆ
From Canada: Air Canada, Cathay Pacific and Korean Air offers the most convenient scheduled flights to Bali.
Toronto to Bali is 22 hrs 35 min, connecting flightˆ
Montreal to Bali is 22 hrs 55 min, connecting flightˆ
Vancouver to Bali is 19 hrs 15 min, connecting flightˆ
(ˆincludes transfer time.)
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP) (previously known as Lombok International Airport) is located 33km (20mi) southeast of Mataram City, and around 52km (32mi) southeast of Senggigi tourism precinct in West Lombok.
Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS) is located 13km (8mi) southwest of Denpasar and 2.5km (1.5mi) south of Kuta.
Hotels and resorts generally provide transport for guests by prior-arrangement. Taxis and hire cars are also available.
A passport valid for at least six months beyond intended period of stay as well as a ticket for return or onward travel. Australian citizens can get a visa on arrival for a stay of up to 30 days.
Public and tourist shuttle buses are inexpensive and reliable but are generally restricted to the main routes. Alternatively, you can walk or hire a bemo, cidomo (horse-drawn cart) or ojek (motorcycle taxi).
Cars, taxis, motorcycles and bicycles are all easily hired. Consider hiring a car and driver. Driving is on the left.
If you plan to drive a car, you should obtain an International Driving Permit (IDP) from your national motoring organisation; bring your home licence as well – it’s required to be carried together with the IDP. If not, then be prepared to pay a fine (around 100,000Rp – about AUD11) if stopped by the local police.
Latest update: How to get to Lombok: 6 May, 2022
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