GETTING TO LOMBOK ISLAND
It's easy to get to Lombok from Bali - flight time is only around 30 minutes and fares start from around Rp. 350.000 (approx. US $35) one way. Buy tickets direct from the airline counters at the domestic airports, or contact local travel agents in both Bali and Lombok.
Lombok International Airport (or Bandara Intersional Lombok, commonly abbreviated to BIL, and using the IATA code "LOP") is the only airport on Lombok.
The Airport is close to Praya (Central Lombok) approximately 40km south of the city of Mataram, and around 1,5 hours drive from Senggigi, and 25 minute from kuta.
Airport departure tax is Rp. 45.000 for domestic departures (Rp. 75.000 from Bali) and Rp. 150.000 for International departures (Rp.200.000 from Bali)
BALI TO LOMBOK BY AIR
In Lombok, all flights depart and arrive at Lombok International Airport, In Bali, flights arrive and depart at Ngurah Rai (Denpasar) Domestic Airport.
Garuda Airlines has direct flights between Lombok dan Bali every day. Cal center : +628041 807 807, Sales Office : +62370 642303 / 649999. www.garuda-indonesia.com
LION AIR / WINGS AIR has daily flights between Lombok, Bali, Jakarta and Surabaya. Ph: +62370 6627444 / 642180. www.lionair.co.id
INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS
Lombok International Airport (IATA: LOP) has full Visa on Arrival (VOA) facilities, with fast and efficient visa processing. A 30-day Tourist VOA costs US $35. Ph : +62370 622987.
SILK AIR (a subsidiary od Singapore Airlines) flies direct between Lombok and Singapore, five times per week (monday, tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday). Lombok Ph: +62370 628254 / 628255. www.silkair.com
AIR ASIA operates direct fligjhts between Lombok and two destination in Malaysia, with many international connections available. Flights between Lombok and Kuala Lumpur operate every day, and between lombok and Johor Bahru 3 times per week. www.airasia.com
GARUDA AIRLINES flies between Kula Lumpur in Malaysia and Lombok every day, with a short stop-over in Jakarta. International connections from around the world are available, via Jakarta. Cal center 08041 807 807. Airport; +62370 649100. www.garuda-indonesia.com
DOMESTIC FLIGHTS
European connections are easy via Jakarta (the capital city of Java), Bali and other capital cities such as Jogjakarta, Surabaya anda Makassar.
Direct flights from Jakarta to Lombok are available every day are usually timed to connect with European flights.
Lombok is easily accessible from Jakarta, Bali, Jogjakarta, Surabaya and Makassar and is an important connection for travel to the eastern islands, in particular the islands of Sumbawa, Komodo and Flores.
GARUDA INDONESIA / CITYLINK have direct flights daily between Lombok and Bali, Surabaya, Makassar and Jakarta. Call center : 08041 807 807. Sales office: +62370 642303 / 649999. Airport: +370 649100. www.garuda-indonesia.com
LION AIR / WINGS AIR has daily flights between Lombok, Bali, Jakarta and Surabaya. Ph: +62370 6627444 / 642180. www.lionair.co.id
BATIK AIR flies direct between Lombok and Jakarta, with two flights every day. www.batikair.com
BALI TO LOMBOK BY SEA
Padang Bai Harbour (BALI) provides the sea link between mainland Bali and lombok. Lombok harbour (Lombok) is on the Southwest coast, approx. 1 hour south of Senggigi, Lombok. Arrange your own transport and buy tickets direct from the harbours, or use reputable tour company to provide a transfer service.
PUBLIC FERRIES depart every hour for the voyage between Padang Bai Harbour (BALI) and Lembar Harbour (Lombok). The crossing between the islands coast Rp. 40.000 per person and takes approx. 4 to 5 hours. Lembar harbour Ph: +62370 681209. Padang Bai Harbour Ph: +62363 41849 / 41840.
FAST BOATS
There are now numerous "fast boats" service operating between Bali and Lombok.
BLUE WATER EXPRESS has service between Bali and mainland Lombok, with convenient departures from two different locations on Bali - Serangan (near Benoa Harbour) and Padang Bai Harbour - every day. Fares include air conditioned hotel transfer in Bali. Ph: +62361 895 1111 / +813 3841 8988. www.bluewater-express.com
GILI GATEWAY also connects Bali and mainland Lombok with daily transfers from Serangan Harbour on Bali. Fares Include air conditioned hotel transfers to main points in Bali. Ph: +6281 916 733 051 / +62 81337074147. www.giligateway.com
