Lombok is served by Lombok International Airport (LOP), also known as Bandara Internasional Lombok, the main airport for the island. It offers essential domestic connections into LOP from within Indonesia and a growing selection of direct international flights to Lombok, primarily focused on bringing tourists from key markets in Southeast Asia and Australia.
The most frequent and affordable flights to Lombok are domestic routes from other Indonesian islands into LOP. The primary and most important connection to Lombok is from Bali (DPS), which serves as the main international gateway to LOP. Other domestic departure points into Lombok include Jakarta (CGK), Surabaya (SUB), and Labuan Bajo (LBJ). Internationally, LOP receives direct flights from Singapore (SIN), Kuala Lumpur (KUL), and several cities in Australia (Perth PER, Sydney SYD, Melbourne MEL) into Lombok, especially during the peak dry season.
The market into Lombok is served by Indonesian and international carriers. Garuda Indonesia and its low-cost subsidiary Citilink operate domestic routes to LOP. Lion Air and Wings Air also provide domestic service into Lombok. Internationally, airlines like AirAsia, Jetstar, Garuda, and Batik Air operate seasonal and year-round services to LOP. Competition into Lombok is growing but still limited compared to Bali.
To find cheap flights to Lombok, book domestic arrivals from Bali or Jakarta into LOP 3-6 weeks in advance. For international flights to Lombok from Singapore or Australia, book 2-4 months ahead into LOP, especially for the peak season (May-September). Always compare Garuda/Citilink with Lion Air for domestic travel to Lombok. For international routes into LOP, compare AirAsia with full-service options. Many travelers find it cheaper to fly to Bali first and then take a short domestic flight or ferry to Lombok from there. Flying into LOP mid-week can offer savings. Lombok is an emerging destination, so flight schedules and prices into LOP can be more variable than from established hubs.