🌊 Southeast Asia

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Lombok and the Gili Islands

A flight to Bali, then a fast boat or a 40-minute hop to reach Lombok.

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Lombok International Airport (LOP)
Praya, central Lombok

The province’s only international airport, opened in 2011, with flights from Bali, Jakarta, Surabaya, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, half an hour from Kuta.

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Bali International Airport (DPS)
Denpasar, Bali

The main gateway for one-stop flights from Europe; from there it is a 40-minute flight to Lombok or a fast boat to the Gilis.

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Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK)
Jakarta, Java

Another international gateway, with many domestic flights to Lombok operated by Indonesian airlines.

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AirAsia
Kuala Lumpur – Lombok

Direct flight of about 3 h 15 between Kuala Lumpur and Lombok, handy for connections from Europe via Malaysia.

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🌐Official websiteairasia.comβ†’
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Bluewater Express
Serangan and Padang Bai – Gilis – Lombok

Fast boats from south and east Bali to Gili Trawangan, Gili Air and Lombok; Eka Jaya and Gili Getaway also serve the route.

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🌐Official websitebluewater-express.comβ†’
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Padang Bai – Lembar public ferry
Bali – Lombok

Passenger and vehicle ferry with departures roughly every hour; the crossing takes four to six hours depending on sea conditions.

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Visa and All Indonesia declaration
Entering Indonesia

Visa on arrival or e-VOA (500,000 rupiah, 30 days, as a guide) plus the free All Indonesia declaration, to be completed within 72 hours before arrival.

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Public boats from Bangsal
Bangsal – Gili Islands

A crossing of about thirty minutes to the three Gilis; buy your ticket at the harbour’s official office and ignore touts in the car park.

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Seasons and safety at sea
Lombok Strait

The sea is calmer from April to October; in rough weather fast boats may be cancelled. Choose a reputable operator and check schedules before you go.

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