Georgetown to Lombok

Georgetown to Lombok

Language

• Bahasa Indonesia (official)
• English (widely spoken)
• Lombok language (indigenous)

Currency

• Indonesian rupiah (IDR)

Distance

• Approximately 1,400 kilometers (870 miles)

How to Reach

• By air: Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Lombok International Airport (LOP). The flight takes around 2 hours and 30 minutes, with a layover in Kuala Lumpur.
• By ferry: Take a ferry from Penang to Kuala Terengganu and then connect to another ferry to Lombok. The journey takes around 12 hours, with a layover in Kuala Terengganu.

Expenses

• Accommodation: IDR 100,000-500,000 per night
• Food: IDR 20,000-100,000 per meal
• Transportation: IDR 50,000-200,000 per day
• Activities: IDR 100,000-500,000 per activity

Best time to go

• The best time to visit Lombok is during the dry season, which runs from April to October.
• During this time, the weather is sunny and dry, with little rainfall.

What to Eat

• Sate rembiga: Grilled meat skewers served with a spicy peanut sauce.
• Ayam betutu: Chicken cooked in a spicy paste.
• Plecing kangkung: Water spinach salad with a spicy dressing.

Where to Go

• Kuta Lombok: The main tourist hub of Lombok, with a variety of beaches, restaurants, and bars.
• Senggigi: A more relaxed beach destination, with a beautiful beach and a variety of restaurants and bars.
• Gili Islands: Three small islands off the coast of Lombok, with beautiful beaches and a variety of activities.

FAQ

• Do I need a visa to visit Lombok? No, citizens of most countries do not need a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
• What is the currency of Lombok? The currency of Lombok is the Indonesian rupiah (IDR).
• Is Lombok safe to travel? Lombok is a generally safe destination, but it is always important to take precautions when traveling to a new place.