Lombok International Airport (abbreviated to LIA with the IATA code “LOP”) is the only operating airport on Lombok.

The official name of the airport is Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport, and you will sometimes see “Mataram” or “Praya” on ticketing, but they all refer to Lombok’s airport.

The airport is close to Praya (Central Lombok); approximately 40km south of Mataram City, and around 1 hour drive from Senggigi and only 25 minutes from Kuta.

The airport’s terminal is divided into international and domestic sections, with shared arrival and departure areas, and separate boarding lounges. There is no duty-free shopping at the airport but shops and souvenirs, ATMs, and food outlets are readily available.

Airport departure tax is included in the price of all tickets.

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS

Lombok International Airport has full Visa on Arrival (VOA) facilities, including 30-day Tourist Visa. Visit: evisa.imigrasi.go.id to apply online.

AirAsia operates direct international flights between Lombok and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia every day, onboard A320 Airbus. Flight time is approx. 3 hours. Book cheap flights through the AirAsia website: www.airasia.com

Batik Air also offers direct Lombok – Kuala Lumpur flights 4 times per week. www.batikair.com.my

Direct flights between Lombok and Singapore are operated by Scoot Airlines (a low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines) four times per week. Flights are onboard A320 Airbus and flight time is approx. 3 hours. www.flyscoot.com

In addition to Malaysia and Singapore, international flights to Bali and Jakarta connect Lombok to all major destinations around the world.

DOMESTIC FLIGHTS

European connections are easy via Jakarta (the capital city of Indonesia), Bali and other capital cities such as Jogjakarta and Surabaya. Direct flights to Lombok from Bali, Jakarta, Jogjakarta and Surabaya are available from multiple airlines every day and are usually timed to connect with European flights.

Batik Air flies direct between Lombok and Jakarta and Lombok and Surabaya every day. www.batikair.com.my

Citilink has direct flights between Lombok and Jakarta, and Lombok and Surabaya, three times a week. www.citilink.co.id

Garuda Indonesia has direct flights daily between Lombok and Jakarta. www.garuda-indonesia.com

Lion Air / Wings Air has daily flights between Lombok and Bali, Jakarta, Jogjakarta, Surabaya, Sumbawa Besar and Bima (Sumbawa). www.lionair.co.id

Super Air Jet flies between Lombok and Jakarta, Jogjakarta, and Surabaya every day. www.superairjet.com

BALI TO LOMBOK BY AIR

It’s easy to get to Lombok from Bali – flight time is only around 50 minutes. Buy tickets online, or direct from the airline counters at the domestic airports, or contact local travel agents in both Bali and Lombok.

In Lombok, all flights depart and arrive at Lombok International Airport. In Bali, flights arrive and depart at the domestic terminal at Ngurah Rai (Denpasar) Airport.

Wings Air / Lion Air flies between Bali and Lombok up to four times daily. The companies code-share, so you purchase tickets through the Lion Air website for a Wings Air flight. Note: tickets include no luggage allowance; book pre-paid baggage through their website. www.lionair.co.id

BALI TO LOMBOK BY SEA

Padang Bai Harbour (east Bali) provides the sea link between mainland Bali and Lombok. Lembar Harbour (Lombok) is on the southwest coast, approx. 1 hour from both Senggigi and Kuta.

Arrange transport and buy tickets direct from the ticket office at the harbours, or use a reputable tour company to provide a transfer service.

Public Ferries run 24 hours a day and depart every hour for the sea crossing between Bali and Lombok. The fare is Rp 62,200 per person and the trip takes approx. 4 to 5 hours, depending on sea conditions.

It’s a slow but scenic ferry trip and the cheapest way to travel between the islands. It’s also useful if you want to take a motorcycle (approx. Rp 160,000) or small car (approx. Rp 1,127,000).

FERRIES  AND FAST BOATS

There are numerous fast boat services operating between Bali and Lombok every day, via the Gili Islands. All fast boats must stop at Bangsal Harbour in North Lombok for port clearance, so it is possible to reach mainland Lombok using any of the fast boat services to the Gilis. See our Gili Guide for more.

Eka Jaya offers the only fast ferry service between Bali (Padang Bai Harbour) and Senggigi (West Lombok) onboard Eka Jaya Matra – a modern and comfortable ferry licensed for up to 260 passengers. Ferries arrive and depart from the Senggigi Jetty, right in the centre of Senggigi Beach. www.ekajayafastferry.com

Gili Getaway operates several comfortable fast boats connecting Bali and mainland Lombok (including Gili Gede in southwest Lombok) from Serangan Harbour in the south of Bali. www.giligetaway.com