Travelling from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Lombok International Airport (LOP): what you need to know
The timezone in Praya is UTC+8, which is five hours behind Auckland.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your AKL to LOP flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to visit a different city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Auckland Airport to Lombok International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Kuala Lumpur International Airport is a popular stop between AKL and LOP.
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Lombok International Airport (LOP)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Auckland Airport to Lombok International Airport flight is 307 €. A return ticket right now is 689 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from AKL to LOP. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Auckland Airport to Lombok International Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from AKL to LOP by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Auckland Airport to Lombok International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Auckland Airport (AKL)
When it comes to Auckland Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.31% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Auckland Airport from central Auckland, it'll take around 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to AKL? If you're boarding an early flight from Auckland Airport to Lombok International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Lombok International Airport (LOP)
If you're getting in on a late Auckland Airport to Lombok International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near LOP:
Grab a Lombok International Airport rental car and discover corners of Praya that are off the usual tourist route. Book your wheels with TRAC Astra Rent A Car.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Lombok International Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Lombok International Airport (LOP) to central Praya
Lombok International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Praya. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Lombok International Airport (LOP)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Auckland Airport to Lombok International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Praya. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Praya is October, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Auckland Airport to Lombok International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
August has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from AKL to LOP sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Indonesia
Surabaya is just one of the many places in Indonesia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Praya. Around 418 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Yos Sudarso Monument, Garasi Ollaf and PT.Danoe.
Around 121 kilometres west of Praya, Denpasar is another essential stop in Indonesia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Pura Blanjong, Jagatnata Temple (Pura Jagatnatha) and Bali Museum.