Lombok travel advice

Explore our complete guide to Lombok with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Lombok.

Lombok travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to Lombok with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Lombok - quick facts
Flight time✝ 22 hours
Time difference UK +8 hours
Language(s) Indonesian
Currency Indonesian Rupiah
Electricity C + F plug (230V)
Driving side Left

Why visit Lombok?

Considering a holiday to the Lombok? Here are some of the very good reasons it makes such a wonderful holiday destination be it for beaches or nature to ensure you get the most out of your 2025/2026 escape.

  • Beach babes - beaches
    Beaches
  • Nature lovers - nature & wildlife
    Nature
  • Night owls - nightlife
    Nightlife

✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.

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Lombok weather

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum daytime temperature °C
30°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Mataram30
30°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Mataram30
31°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Mataram31
31°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Mataram31
31°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Mataram31
30°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Mataram30
30°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Mataram30
31°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Mataram31
31°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Mataram31
31°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Mataram31
31°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Mataram31
31°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Mataram31
Hours of sunshine (daily)
Days with some rainfall
21 days with some rainfall in January in Mataram21
19 days with some rainfall in February in Mataram19
17 days with some rainfall in March in Mataram17
12 days with some rainfall in April in Mataram12
7 days with some rainfall in May in Mataram7
5 days with some rainfall in June in Mataram5
3 days with some rainfall in July in Mataram3
1 day with some rainfall in August in Mataram1
1 day with some rainfall in September in Mataram1
3 days with some rainfall in October in Mataram3
10 days with some rainfall in November in Mataram10
17 days with some rainfall in December in Mataram17
Sea temperature °C
28°C sea temperature in January in Mataram28
29°C sea temperature in February in Mataram29
28°C sea temperature in March in Mataram28
29°C sea temperature in April in Mataram29
29°C sea temperature in May in Mataram29
28°C sea temperature in June in Mataram28
27°C sea temperature in July in Mataram27
27°C sea temperature in August in Mataram27
27°C sea temperature in September in Mataram27
28°C sea temperature in October in Mataram28
29°C sea temperature in November in Mataram29
29°C sea temperature in December in Mataram29

The Lombok weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Mataram.

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Lombok travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting Lombok from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Lombok.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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Lombok travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Lombok with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Lombok, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Lombok travel features

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Lombok FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Lombok including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

What is the flight time to Lombok from the UK?

The flight time to Lombok from the UK is typically 22 hours.

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What is the time difference between Lombok and the UK?

The time difference between Lombok and the UK is UK time+8 hours.

What is the main language spoken in Lombok?

The main language spoken in Lombok is Indonesian.

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What is the currency in Lombok?

The currency in Lombok is the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR).

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Which plugs are used in Lombok?

Lombok uses electrical plug type C + F (230 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in Lombok?

They drive on the left side of the road in Lombok.

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