Getting To Lombok

It is easy to get to Lombok from Bali – flight time is only 25 minutes and fares start from around Rp 300,000 ( approx Us $33) one way. Buy tickets direct from the airlines counters at the domestic airports, or contact local travel agent, in both Bali and Lombok.

Lombok International Airport ( or Bandara Internasional Lombok, commonly abbreviated to BIL ) is only airport on Lombok. The airport is approximately 40km south of the city of Mataram, and around 1 ½ hours drive from Senggigi and 25 minutes from Kuta.

Airport departure tax is Rp 25.000 for domestic departure and Rp 100.000 for international departure.

BALI TO LOMBOK BY AIR

In Lombok, flights depart and arrive at Lombok International Airport. In Bali, flights arrive and depart at Ngurah Rai ( Denpasar ) Domestic Aiport.

Garuda Airlines has direct flights between Lombok, Bali and Jakarta every day, Call Center : 0 804 1 807 807, Sales Office: +62 370-642303, 649999.  www.garuda-indonesia.com

Merpati Airlines flies direct between Bali and Lombok four times a day. Lombok, ph: +62 370 621111, Airport: +62 370 633637/ +62 87864253577. Bali, ph: +62 361 420999   www.merpati.co.id

Trans Nusa Air operate two flights between Bali and Lombok daily. Lombok, ph:+62 370 624555. Bali, ph:+62 361 8477395   www.transnusa.co.id

Lion Air flies between Bali and Lombok with three flights daily. The company share-codes with Wings Air, so you may purchase a Lion Air ticket and find yourself on a Wings Air Flight! Lombok, Call Centre: +62 80 4177 8899. Bali, ph: +62 361 765132.    www. Lionair.co.id

Sky Aviation operates morning and afternoon flights between Bali and Lombok every day. The company also offers private charter flights between the island, as well as other destination throughout Indonesia. Lombok, ph:+62 370 630 787. Bali, ph:+62 361 9368320.    www.sky-aviation.co.id

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS

Lombok International Airport has full Visa on Arrival facilities, with efficient and fast visa processing.

Silk Air ( a Subsidiary of Singapore Airlines) flies direct between Lombok and Singapore, three times per week. Lombok, ph + 62 370 628254 / 628255. www.silkair.com

Garuda Airlines flies between Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia and Lombok every day, with short stop-over in Jakarta. Call Centre: 080 418 07807. Airport: +62 370 649100    www.garuda-indonesia.com

DOMESTIC FLIGHTS

European connections are easy via Jakarta ( the capital city of Java) or Bali. Direct flights from Jakarta to Lombok are available every day and are usually timed to connect with European flights.

Lombok is easily accessible from Jakarta, Bali, Jogjakarta and Surabaya and is an important connection for travel to the eastern islands, in particular Sumbawa, Komodo and Flores.

Garuda Airlines has direct flights between Lombok, Bali and Jakarta every day, Call Center : 0 804 1 807 807, Sales Office: +62 370-642303, 649999.  www.garuda-indonesia.com

Lion Air has daily flights between Lombok, Bali, Jakarta and Surabaya. Ph: + 62 370 664009 www.lionair.co.id

Merpati Airlines has flights available between Lombok, Bali, Bima, Deli, Bandung, Flores and Kupang. Lombok, ph: +62 370 621111    www.merpati.co.id

Trans Nusa Air flies between Lombok, Sumbawa and Bima once a day. Lombok, ph: +62 370 624555.   www.transnusa.co.id

Batavia Air has flights between Lombok, Jakarta every day. Lombok, ph:+62 804 1 222 888 / + 62 21 38 999 888.   www.batavia-air.co.id

Sky Aviation offers flights to remote and difficult to get to destinations, including LAbuhan Bajo on Flores, Batam, Pekanbaru, Jambi and more. Ph:+62 370 630787 or see their website for full details. www.sky-aviation.co.id

BALI TO LOMBOK

Padang Bai Harbour ( Bali ) provides the sea link between mainland Bali and Lombok. Lembar Harbour ( Lombok ) is approx 1 hours south of Senggigi, Lombok.

Arrange your own transport and buy tickets direst from the harbours, or use a reputable tour company to provide a transfer service.

Public Ferries depart every hour for the sea voyage between Padang Bail Harbour ( Bali ) and Lembar Harbour ( Lombok).

The crossing between island costs Rp 36,000 per person and takes approx 4 to 5 hours. Lembar Harbour ph: +62 370 681 209. Padang Bai Harbour ph: ( +62 363 ) 41849 / 41840

FAST BOATS

There are now numerous “fast boat” services operating between Bali and Lombok. Most serve Gili Trawangan, but several also call at Teluk Kodek on mainland Lombok, so fast boats from Lombok to Bali ( and vice versa) are an option to flying.

See the “Getting to the Gilis” section for details.