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Lombok

Lombok is an island in West Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia. It forms part of the chain of the Lesser Sunda Islands, with the Lombok Strait separating it from Bali to the west and the Alas Strait between it and Sumbawa to the east.

Type Island

Why go

  • Island in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.
  • Served by Lunyuk Airport (LYK).

History

Lombok is an island in West Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia. It forms part of the chain of the Lesser Sunda Islands, with the Lombok Strait separating it from Bali to the west and the Alas Strait between it and Sumbawa to the east. It is roughly circular, with a "tail" to the southwest, about 70 kilometres across and a total area of about 4,566.54 square kilometres including smaller offshore islands, making it similar in size to Trinidad or West Falkland. The provincial capital and largest city on the island is Mataram.

Where to stay

Kembang Kuning, Sikur, East Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara 83662, Indonesia · booking.com
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Kembang Kuning, Sikur, East Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara 83662, Indonesia · muhomestay.com
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KP.masjid, Lendang Nangka, Kec. Masbagik, Kabupaten Lombok Timur, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83661, Indonesia · booking.com
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Desa wisata, Tetebatu, selatan, Kabupaten Lombok Timur, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83662, Indonesia · booking.com
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Jl. Raya Tetebatu, Tetebatu, Kec. Sikur, Kabupaten Lombok Timur, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83663, Indonesia · wa.me
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Jalan H. L. Abdul Jabar, Kembang Kuning, Sikur, East Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara 83662, Indonesia · les-rizieres.com
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Kembang Kuning, Sikur, East Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara 83662, Indonesia · booking.com
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Peraja Coffee, Loyok, Kec. Sikur, Kabupaten Lombok Timur, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83662, Indonesia · perajabungalow.com
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Jalan Tempasan, Dusun Tempasan, Pringgasela, Kec. Pringgasela, Kabupaten Lombok Timur, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83665, Indonesia · arankatempasan.com
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Tetebatu, Sikur, East Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara 83662, Indonesia · pondokindahbungalow.com
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Jl. Pariwisata, Tetebatu, Kec. Sikur, Lombok, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83662, Indonesia · edriyanbungalowtetebatu.blogspot.com
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Jalan Kampung Inggris No.11, Tetebatu, Kec. Sikur, Kabupaten Lombok Timur, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83662, Indonesia
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Jl. Raya Tetebatu, Tetebatu, Kec. Sikur, Kabupaten Lombok Timur, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83663, Indonesia · nirvanatetebaturesort.com
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CCQG+X8V, Kembang Kuning, Sikur, East Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara 83662, Indonesia
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Kembang Kuning, Sikur, East Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara 83662, Indonesia
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Jl. Pariwisata Jl. Raya Tetebatu, Kembang Kuning, Kec. Sikur, Kabupaten Lombok Timur, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83662, Indonesia
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Jl. Gelora-Lendang Nangka, Tetebatu, Kec. Pringgasela, Kabupaten Lombok Timur, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83660, Indonesia
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Dusun Ajan, Loyok, Kec. Sikur, Kabupaten Lombok Timur, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83661, Indonesia
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Jalan kembang kuning kecamatan sikur, Sampet, Kembang Kuning, Selong, Kabupaten Lombok Timur, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 38662, Indonesia
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Dasan pungkang, Masbagik, East Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara 83661, Indonesia
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Kembang Kuning, Sikur, East Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara 83662, Indonesia
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Jl. H. L. Abdul Jabar. Kembang Kuning, Dusun, Benteng Leuk, Kec. Sikur, Kabupaten Lombok Timur, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83662, Indonesia
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Jl. Raya Penakak Masbagik Timur, Masbagik Tim., Kec. Masbagik, Kabupaten Lombok Timur, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83661, Indonesia
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Benteng Daya, Kembang Kuning, Kec. Sikur, Kabupaten Lombok Timur, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83662, Indonesia
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CCQG+MFH, Dusun Benteng Selatan, RT.01/RW.01, Kembang Kuning, Kec. Sikur, Kabupaten Lombok Timur, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83662, Indonesia
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Kembang Kuning, Sikur, East Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara 83662, Indonesia
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Tetebatu, Sikur, East Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara 83663, Indonesia
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Jl. Laskar, Jurit, Kec. Pringgasela, Kabupaten Lombok Timur, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83661, Indonesia
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CCRG+65V, Benteng Selatan, Kembang Kuning, Kec. Sikur, Kabupaten Lombok Timur, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83662, Indonesia
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Jln. Kampung Inggris selatan, Tetebatu, Sikur, East Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara 83662, Indonesia
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Tetebatu, Sikur, East Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara 83662, Indonesia
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Gubuk Luah, Masbagik Tim., Kec. Masbagik, Kabupaten Lombok Timur, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83661, Indonesia
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Restaurants & places to go

Regional, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · jln. Pariwisata Kembang kuning, sikur, 83662
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Indonesian, Restaurant · Indonesian restaurant
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Indonesian, Restaurant · Indonesian restaurant
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-21:00
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Cafe · cafe
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Ice Cream · ice cream
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Ice Cream · ice cream
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Cafe · cafe
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Fast Food · fast food
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Cafe · cafe
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Fast Food · fast food
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Restaurant · restaurant · Jalan Prof. M. Yamin
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Airports

Zainuddin Abdul Madjid Lombok International Airport (LOP) 27 km to the centre
Mataram (Pujut, Lombok Tengah), NB, ID — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 7 airlines (Garuda Indonesia, Lion Mentari Airlines, AirAsia, Citilink Indonesia…) · direct flights to 10 destinations incl. Singapore, Surabaya, Denpasar, Jakarta, Bima… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 10 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Lunyuk Airport (LYK) 95 km to the centre
Lunyuk, NB, ID — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Sumbawa Barat Airport 55 km to the centre
Sumbawa Barat, NB, ID
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Getting there by ferry

Celukan Bawang - Labuhan Lombok
Ferry route
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Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
October – March

The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.

Shoulder season
April – May, September

Milder and quieter, with better value.

Worth avoiding
June – August

The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Lunyuk Airport (LYK); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: LOP has direct flights to 10 destinations on 7 airlines (incl. Singapore, Surabaya, Denpasar, Jakarta, Bima…). By water: ferry routes serve the area; routes include Celukan Bawang - Labuhan Lombok.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lombok. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.

Tours & experiences

Sightseeing