Layover in Mataram (LOP)

Lombok International Airport (LOP). Here's how much of a layover you can really use, and what fits in it.

Plan my Mataram layover

About Mataram

Mataram is the largest city on Lombok with 440,000 inhabitants (2023). It is the capital of West Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia.

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How much time can you use?

After getting off the plane, immigration for international arrivals, the trip into town and back, and security.

LayoverDomestic arrivalInternational arrival
4 hoursStay at the airportHead straight to your gate
6 hoursAbout 3h 7m in the cityAbout 1h 32m in the city
8 hoursAbout 5h 7m in the cityAbout 3h 32m in the city
12 hoursAbout 9h 7m in the cityAbout 7h 32m in the city

Getting into Mataram

About 39m each way by train, bus or taxi to the center, roughly 27 km (17 mi). This is an estimate based on distance; the planner checks real transit times for your exact flight.

Questions

Can I leave the airport on a layover in Mataram?

On a domestic connection, you need roughly 5 hours or more to get into Mataram and back with time to enjoy it. If you're arriving internationally and must clear immigration, plan on about 6 hours or more.

How do I get from LOP to central Mataram?

Allow about 39m each way by train, bus or taxi to the center; the center is about 27 km (17 mi) from the airport.

How early should I head back to LOP?

Be back through security about 1h 20m before a domestic departure and 2h 10m before an international one, plus the ride back.

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Guide data from OurAirports, © OpenStreetMap contributors and Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA). Times are estimates for planning; check transit schedules and airline rules before you leave the airport.