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 International 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 minutes from Kuta.
Airport departure tax isx 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 flight between Lombok and Bali every day. Call centre 0 8041 807 807, sales office +62 370 642303 / 649999 www.garuda-indonesia.com
Wings Air / Lion Air flies between Bali and Lombok daily. The companies code-share, so you may purchase a Lion Air ticket and find yourself on a Wings Air Flight Lombok, Call centere +62 80 4177 8899. Bali ph +62 361 765132 www.lionair.co.id
INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS
Lombok International Airport (IATA: LOP) full Visa on Arrival (VOA) facilities, with fast and efficient visa processing. A 30-day Tourist VOA costs US $35. Ph: +62 370 622987.
Silk Air (a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines) flies direct between Lombok and Singapore, four times per week (Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday). Ph: +62 370 628254 / 628255 www.silkair.com
Air Asia operates direct flights between Lombok and two destinations 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 weeek. www.airasia.com
Garuda Airlines flies between Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia and Lombok every day, with a short stop-over in Jakarta. International connectios from around the world are available, via Jakarta. Call centre: 08042 807 807. Airport +62 370 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 and Makasar.
Direct flights from Jakarta to Lombok are available every day and are usually timed toconnect with European flights.
Lombok is easily accessible from Jakarta, Bali, Jogjakarta, Surabaya and Makasar and is an important connection for travel to the eastern islands, in particular the islands of Sumbawa, Komodo and Flores.
Garuda Indonesia / Citilink have direct flights daily between Lombok and Bali, Surabaya, Makasar and Jakarta. Call Centre: 08041 807 807. Sales Office: +62 370 642303 / 649999. Airport: 0370 649100 www.garuda-indonesia.com
Lion Air / Wings Air has daily flights between Lombok, Bali, Bima (Sumbawa), Jakarta, and Surabaya. Ph: +62 370 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 maintand Bali and Lombok. Lembar 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 a reputable tour companyto provide a transfer service.
Public Ferries depart every hour for the sea voyage between Padang Bai Harbour (Bali) and Lembar Harbour (Lombok). The crossing between the islands costs Rp 40,000 per person and takes approx 4 to 5 hours. Lembar Harbour Ph: +62 370 681209. Padang Bai Harbour Ph: +62 363 41849 / 41840.
FAST BOATS
There are now numerous "fast boat" services operating between Bali and Lombok.
Blue Water Express has services 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 includes air conditioned hotel transfers in Bali. Ph: +62 361 895 1111 / 0813 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: +62 819 1673 3051 / +62 813 3707 4147. www.giligateway.com