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The beach road at the end of the journey
Getting to Lombok
From abroad, from Bali, and from the airport to each area
Sekotong now –:–
In short
How do you get to Lombok?
Lombok’s only international routes are to Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, so most visitors connect through Bali, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur or Singapore (Lombok flights and tickets).
From Bali you can fly (about 25 to 50 minutes in the air), take a fast boat (about 1.5 to 5 hours) or the public ferry from Padang Bai to Lembar (about 4 to 6 hours). From Lombok International Airport it is about 25 to 30 minutes by car to Kuta Lombok and about 1 hour 10 minutes to Sekotong (Bali to Lombok, Lombok airport arrival guide).
From Bali
Bali to Lombok: plane, boat or ferry
- Bali to LombokFlights, fast boats and the public ferry compared, with the distance
- Bali to Lombok day tripIs it possible? A realistic plan and who it suits
- Bali to SekotongFlight, the Lembar ferry or a fast boat to Gili Gede
- Bali to the Gili IslandsFast boat harbours, journey time, fares and day trips
- Padang Bai harbour guidePublic ferry and fast boats to Lombok, airport transfer times and tickets
- Lembar Port guideThe Bali to Lombok public ferry, and the gateway to Sekotong
- Bangsal Harbour guideThe gateway to the Gili Islands: tickets and touts
- Bali to Lombok route finderPick where you start and where you are going, and see each leg on a map
Arrival
From the airport and around the island
- Lombok International Airport arrival guideFacilities and getting to each area from Praya airport
- Arriving at Lombok Airport late at nightTaxis, transfers, airport hotels and going on to Sekotong
- Lombok Airport to SekotongTransfers, taxis and ride-hailing apps compared
- Lombok Airport to the Gili IslandsBy car to Bangsal, then a public or fast boat
- Getting around LombokGrab, chartered cars and motorbikes
- Lombok travel timesHow long by car between Sekotong, Kuta, Senggigi, Mataram and Bangsal
- Private driver and car charterDay rates, hours, extra charges and trips to Sekotong
- Driving in LombokInternational licences, rentals, and what happens after a crash
- Lombok mapAreas, the airport and the ports, with travel times from the airport
- Lombok Airport departure guideHow early to arrive and the check-in process
- A cruise call at LembarHalf-day and full-day plans from the port
- Getting hereAbout 1 hour 10 minutes by car from the airport to our village in Sekotong
FAQ
Are there direct international flights to Lombok?
Only to Kuala Lumpur and Singapore in the data we checked, so most visitors change planes in Bali, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur or Singapore (Lombok flights and tickets).
Should I fly or take a boat from Bali to Lombok?
For a first trip, fly (about 25 to 50 minutes in the air). If you also want to visit the Gili Islands, take a fast boat. If keeping costs down matters, or you want to take a motorbike or car across, the public ferry is the option (Bali to Lombok).
How long does it take from Lombok airport to each area?
By car, about 25 to 30 minutes to Kuta Lombok (Mandalika), 45 minutes to 1 hour to Mataram, 1 to 1.5 hours to Senggigi and about 1 hour 10 minutes to Sekotong (Lombok airport arrival guide).
Is Bangsal Harbour safe for getting to the Gilis?
It is not a place to worry about too much. Know where the official ticket counters are and buy your ticket directly there, and touts will not overcharge you (Bangsal Harbour guide).
How early should I get to Lombok airport for my flight home?
As a rough guide, 2 to 3 hours before departure for domestic flights and 3 to 4 hours before for international flights (Lombok airport departure guide).
More topics
Other topic guides
- Lombok travel guideThe basics, areas, sights, itineraries and places to stay
- Gili Islands guideWhich island, getting there, budget
- Sekotong & the South GilisThe southwest coast, island-hopping, places to stay
- Kuta Lombok & the south coastSouthern beaches, surf, places to stay, Bau Nyale
- Food, drink and shoppingLocal dishes, seafood, coffee, alcohol, shops
- Travel essentialsMoney, costs, safety, health, visas, SIM cards
- Weather, seasons and festivalsBest time to go, wet season, holidays, festivals
- Bali and LombokDifferences, getting between them, day trips
- All travel guidesEvery article, newest first
