Getting here
About 1 hr 10 min by car from the airport
One flight to Lombok, then about 70 minutes by car.
Fly to Lombok International Airport from Bali, Jakarta, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur. We meet you at arrivals, and from there it’s about 1 hr 10 min by car to Sekotong. You can also spend your first night near Kuta and come to Sekotong the next day.
Choose where you’re flying from to see the flight time.
Tap a point on the route to read about it. Flight times vary by flight.
A sketch map of the island. From the airport to Sekotong is about 1 hr 10 min by car.
| When | Where | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Departure | Bali, Jakarta, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur | One direct flight to Lombok |
| Landing | Lombok International Airport (Praya, LOP) | Flying in from Singapore or Kuala Lumpur, you go through immigration here. Your driver waits at arrivals |
| About 1 hr 10 min after landing | Sekotong | The road is dark at night, so please use the transfer |
There’s no public bus from the airport to Sekotong, and the airport’s official taxi counter is open 7:00–17:00. If you’d rather not arrive at night, stay near Kuta for the first night and come to Sekotong the next day.
Direct flights to Lombok
| From | Flight time | Airlines (Aug 2026) | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bali (Denpasar, DPS) | About 25 min – 1 hr in the air. Allow 2–3 hrs including check-in | TransNusa, Wings Air | Many flights a day. Wings Air flies propeller planes with no free checked baggage |
| Jakarta (Soekarno-Hatta, CGK) | About 1 hr 45 min – 2 hrs | Garuda Indonesia, Lion Air, Batik Air, Citilink, Super Air Jet, Pelita Air, TransNusa | More airlines than any other Lombok route, 10+ flights a day. Check the airport code (CGK or Halim, HLP). Lombok is one hour ahead of Jakarta |
| Singapore (SIN) | About 2 hrs 45 min | Scoot | Scoot went from 4 to 10 flights a week in June 2026 |
| Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | Please check with the airline | AirAsia, Batik Air, Lion Air | AirAsia’s standard fares don’t include checked baggage |
Routes and schedules change often, so check with the airline before you book. There are also direct domestic flights from Surabaya (Citilink, Lion Air, Super Air Jet) and Yogyakarta YIA (Super Air Jet). If you enter Indonesia through Bali, Bali’s tourist levy applies (Rp150,000, about US$8); flying straight into Lombok, it doesn’t. US$ figures are approximate, at US$1 ≈ Rp17,800 (September 2026). More in our travel guides.
Entry formalities (before you fly)
Visa, e-declaration and tourist levy
- Your passport must be valid for at least six months from the date you arrive.
- Visa on arrival (VOA). Apply for an e-VOA in advance and the queue is shorter. 30 days, extendable once.
- Register on “All Indonesia”, the electronic customs and arrival card, from three days before arrival, and save the QR code.
- If you enter via Bali, pay Bali’s tourist levy online. Not needed if you fly straight into Lombok.
- Keep a copy of your onward or return ticket to hand.
Rules change. Before you travel, check the latest requirements with an Indonesian embassy or official government sources. If you’re already in Indonesia, the flight from Bali or Jakarta is domestic.
From the airport to the village (transfer)
At the arrivals gate of Lombok International Airport (Praya), our staff wait holding a sign with your name. If your flight is delayed, we still wait. The drive heads south-west; partway along the road narrows, and the last stretch is a village road. The transfer is arranged as part of your stay.
From Lombok International Airport to Sekotong is about 1 hr 10 min by car. Coming by boat from Bali, it’s about 40 min from Lembar Port. There’s almost no public transport, so we arrange the transfer for you.
There are direct flights to Lombok from Bali, Jakarta, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. Boats to the islands leave from Tawun Harbor.
By boat from Bali
From Padang Bai in Bali, the public ferry runs to Lembar on Lombok (about 4–6 hours) and also carries motorbikes and cars. Fast boats go to Bangsal, calling at the Gili Islands; most of them arrive in the north of Lombok, far from Sekotong. Lembar is close to Sekotong, so if you come by ferry we’ll pick you up at the port. It takes longer but costs less, and you can watch the colour of the sea change.
More in our travel guides.
What to bring
Packing list
- A light long-sleeved top (for the sun, mosquitoes, and covering up in the village)
- Reef-safe sunscreen, a rash guard and water shoes
- Insect repellent, any medicines you need, and a power bank (for power cuts)
- Cash (rupiah). There’s no ATM in the village; change money at the airport or in Mataram
- A head torch (village roads are dark at night)
More in our travel guides.
Your departure day
Planning your departure
If your flight out is early, pack the night before; the transfer leaves while it’s still dark. If you connect through Bali, you may be asked to show that the Bali tourist levy has been paid.
