How to Get from Surabaya to Lombok
Compare the 1 hour flight and the long overland bus from Surabaya to Lombok, with flight fares from around IDR 700,000.
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Surabaya's industrial heartbeat and Lombok's turquoise bays sit on opposite ends of a dramatic transition. Lombok is dominated by Mount Rinjani and the quiet beaches of the south, and it is a long-standing favourite for the Gili Islands and the rice terraces of Tetebatu.
You can fly over the Bali Sea in about an hour or go overland across Java, Bali and the Lombok Strait.
Surabaya to Lombok by Flight
Flying is by far the most efficient way to cross from Java to Lombok. Non-stop flights from Juanda Airport (SUB) to Lombok International Airport (LOP) take around 1 hour 10 minutes, and Super Air Jet, Lion Air, Citilink, Batik Air and TransNusa serve the route.[1] Departures run from early morning until late afternoon.[2] Fares start at around IDR 700,000.[1]
From the airport, a DAMRI bus runs to Mataram, Ampenan and Senggigi between 07:00 and 17:00, and a taxi counter sits in the domestic arrivals hall.[3]
Surabaya to Lombok by Bus
A through bus from Surabaya to Lombok leaves in the morning, at 09:15, and takes about 26 hours, because it crosses Java, the Ketapang to Gilimanuk ferry, Bali and the Padangbai to Lembar ferry. On booking platforms, a ticket costs about $28 (October 2026).[2] The Lembar crossing alone takes about 4 hours 30 minutes on average.[4]
Comparing Your Options
| Mode | Price | Duration | Comfort |
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| Flight | From about IDR 700,000[1] | About 1 hour 10 minutes[1] | High |
| Bus | About $28[2] | About 26 hours[2] | Medium |
Tips for Traveling from Surabaya to Lombok
- Book early: Book flights about a week ahead for lower fares, and earlier in the dry season and around Indonesian public holidays.
- Getting to the Gili Islands: The airport and bus stops are on the main island. Boats to the Gilis leave from Bangsal harbour, so plan a transfer.[5]
- Dress modestly: Lombok is more traditional than Bali, so cover your shoulders and knees when you arrive in town.
- Carry a jacket: Executive buses run strong air conditioning on the long ride.
Timetable
| Flight East Java - Lombok $ 46.24–69.89 1h 5m – 1h 10m | |
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| Bus Surabaya - Lombok $ 28.03 1days 1h 45m | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Surabaya to Lombok, including current prices and schedules.
Flights start at around IDR 700,000, and the through bus costs about $28 on booking platforms (October 2026) but takes about 26 hours.
Flying. Non-stop flights take around 1 hour 10 minutes.
A flight takes around 1 hour 10 minutes. The bus takes about 26 hours because it crosses two ferry straits.
Fly from Juanda International Airport (SUB).
Yes. Several airlines fly the route, with departures from early morning until late afternoon.
Take a taxi or shuttle to Bangsal harbour on the main island and catch a boat to the Gilis from there.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] AirAsia: Cheap Flights from Surabaya to Lombok. Retrieved October 28, 2026.
- [2] 12Go: Surabaya - Lombok timetable. Retrieved October 28, 2026.
- [3] Lombok International Airport (Angkasa Pura Indonesia): Public Transport (DAMRI bus and taxi). Retrieved October 23, 2026.
- [4] Satpel Lembar, BPTD Kelas II Nusa Tenggara Barat (Ministry of Transportation): Satpel Lembar - Jadwal & Informasi Pelabuhan Penyeberangan Lembar. Retrieved October 26, 2026.
- [5] Gili Gili Fast Boat: Gili Gili Fast Boat: daily fast boat service to Gilis and Lombok. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
Guide prices and journey times are indicative, not live quotes. A booked package may include transfers and waiting time as well as the main journey. Check the selected offer, pickup point and current conditions before booking.