Flights to Lombok from Perth by JetStar

Indonesia's Lombok Island is getting more popular every passing year. Just less than a week after Malaysia based budget airline AirAsia has started flights to Lombok from Kuala Lumpur, another low-cost carrier JetStar has announced its launch of flights Lombok from Perth. This new Lombok - Perth route will be the first direct flight from Australia to Lombok, an emerging tourism destination.

JetStar is planning four flights a week on the route. The route will be served by an Airbus A320, flying on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday with a flight time of around 3 hours and 40 minutes.

Lombok Island is just right next to Bali and nicknamed as Unspoiled Bali. Lombok probably has the most remote and unspoiled beaches in the Indonesian archipelago. The island is covered with lush forests and immense mountains some of which are volcanic and provide a majestic backdrop to white sandy beaches and pristine waters. Although it is just right next to Bali and almost has the same size, the island is a relatively unknown and unspoiled tropical paradise with relatively low number of visitors. Lombok is much less developed than Bali. It appeals to travelers truly seeking a quiet island escape.

“For a long time, Australians have loved holidaying in Indonesia so it’s exciting to introduce a direct service to a new and emerging holiday destination,” said Jetstar Australia and New Zealand Chief Executive Officer, David Hall. “Indonesia has always been an important part of the group’s international network and we’re committed to enabling new travel opportunities for visitors to Indonesia as well as Indonesians keen to explore the region.”

Lombok Island

Jetstar currently operate up to 150 weekly flights from or to Jakarta, Bali, Medan and Surabaya in Indonesia.

Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Lombok by AirAsia increased

Beginning from 11 June 2013, Malaysia based popular budget airline AirAsia will introduce more flights from Kuala Lumpur to Lombok, an Indonesian island east of Bali, increasingly getting popular tourist destination as an "unspoiled Bali". AirAsia will fly daily between Kuala Lumpur and Lombok instead of current four times a week frequency. To celebrate the the launch of the daily Lombok flights, AirAsia is offering promotional flights (all-in-fare) from as low as RM 99 one-way from Kuala Lumpur to Lombok. Promotional fares for return flights from Lombok – Kuala Lumpur are also offered from as low as RM 102 one-way. The promotion is valid for booking period from now until 19 May 2013, for the travel period from 11 June 2013 – 30 April 2014.

AirAsia has launched the direct flights to Lombok as the 15th Indonesian destination from Kuala Lumpur in August 2012. Located just east of Bali, Lombok in many ways lives up to or exceeds the promotional term, "an unspoiled Bali". With beautiful beaches, enchanting waterfalls, the large, looming volcano of Mount Rinjani combined with relatively few tourists, Lombok is indeed the paradisaical tropical island that many people still mistakenly imagine Bali to be now.

Visitors can ride the waves by surfing in Tanjung A’an or experience a dreamlike and picture perfect underwater world by snorkelling and diving around one of the many Gilis off the coast of Lombok, such as Gili Trawangan.

Watching the sunset, while walking on untouched sandy beaches at Senggigi, presents perfect romantic moments for honeymooners. After a day of rigorous activities, revitalize by enjoying a relaxing massage at one of the many spas in Lombok. Continue having fun into the night by visiting local seaside nightspots along Senggigi Beach, enjoying a drink and trendy music while being caressed by the cool sea breeze.

For food lovers and those with a keen taste for full-bodied spicy cuisines, Lombok is famous for halal Sasak dishes such as Ayam Taliwang, Sate Ikan Tanjung and Pelecing Kangkung. White rice—a Sasak staple--is regularly served together with the scrumptious dishes.

Passionate shoppers will find Lombok as a trove for unique woven fabrics, exquisite pearls and fine potteries. These local products are available for purchase at dedicated galleries, or for an authentic buying experience, obtain it directly at the villages cum cultural centres where they are produced.

Lombok is a unique and immaculate destination, which will definitely satisfy diverse holiday preferences. It is a must for those looking for adventure, serenity or a romantic getaway.

AirAsia will fly from Kuala Lumpur to Lombok 7 times a week.

Besides contributing towards reinforcing Malaysian – Indonesian bilateral ties through direct air connection to various destinations of both nations—promoting economic gains and enhance business and tourism activities—this latest effort by AirAsia is set to bring in more business and leisure travellers into Lombok and presents unparalleled access to Kuala Lumpur for Lombok’s population.

Guests are encouraged to pre-book their check-in baggage allocation online along with their flight bookings as they are able to save up to 66% as compared to checking-in their bags over the airport counter.

Flight Frequencies for Kuala Lumpur – Lombok (from 11 June 2013 onwards)

Sector	Flight	Depart	Arrive	Frequency
From Kuala Lumpur to Lombok	AK 1408	0840	1145	Daily
From Lombok to Kuala Lumpur	AK 1409	1215	1525	Daily

Apart from that, guests are also able to pre-book their in-flight meals with a wide variety of hot meals available on board with an option to book up to two meals for each guest. Check-in baggage allocation, in-flight meals, Pick-A-Seat, travel insurance and more are all available online and guests are able to add or make changes to their booking very simply through ‘Manage My Booking’.

AirAsia begins inaugural flights to Lombok and Kunming from Kuala Lumpur

AirAsia, Asia's largest low-fare, no-frills airline, has launched flights between Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia and Lombok Island of Indonesia which will be available 3 times weekly on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Lombok, an island right next to Bali and known as "an unspoiled Bali" is a tourism destination whose popularity is gradually increasing among holiday goers. Currently, daily flights from Kuala Lumpur to Lombok have a technical stop in Surabaya in East Java.

This month, AirAsia also announced that it is launching direct flights between Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia and Kunming in China starting from December 10th 2012. These four times a week flights, available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, will be AirAsia’s 24th route to China. Kunming is the capital and largest and is political, economic, communications and cultural centre of city of Yunnan Province in Southwest China.

“The addition of the Kuala Lumpur – Kunming route enables us to further strengthen our route network into China as we now have a total of 24 routes from Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Kota Kinabalu, Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai and Clark operating flights into 13 cities in China, including Kunming. According to the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA), AirAsia is the largest foreign airline by capacity into China at the moment, and we will continue to work hard to maintain this.” Said Aireen Omar, Chief Executive Officer of AirAsia.

AirAsia Cabin Crew

To celebrate the launch of these flights, AirAsia offers promotional all-in-fares: KL - Lombok from RM 149, with the booking period from now until 21 October 2012, for travel between 3 January and 31 March 2013 and for KL - Kunming from RM 88 one way for travel between 10 December 2012 and 30 September 2013.

The airlines is also launching extra flights from Kota Kinabalu to Hong Kong and Taipei, throughout the peak holiday season from 25 December 2012 until 30 March 2013.

Top Indonesia Destinations: Lombok Island

Lombok Island is just right next to Bali and is sometimes referred as "an unspoiled Bali". There is no exaggeration in this: Lombok has maybe the most remote and unspoiled beaches in the Indonesian archipelago. It is covered with lush forests and immense mountains. Some of these mountains are volcanic and they provide a majestic backdrop to white sandy beaches and pristine waters. Although it is just right next to Bali and almost has the same size, the island is a relatively unknown and unspoiled tropical paradise with relatively low number of visitors. Lombok is much less developed than Bali. It appeals to travelers truly seeking a quiet island escape.

Getting to Lombok is quite straight-forward if you choose to fly. You can take a plane to Lombok from Bali and Jakarta by several Indonesian Airlines. You can also fly there from Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. Passengers can travel to Lombok on any of the six weekly SilkAir flights from Changi Airport. You can also take slow ferries from Bali (mostly used by locals to travel between islands). For the new backpacker heaven, Gili Islands, you also have speedboat option directly from Bali but air transport is much reliable and safer than any boat alternative.

What can you do in Lombok Island? Well this is a large island, similar size of Bali so it has plenty of beaches and forest to offer to visitors. Although it is not as developed as Bali, it offers many natural attractions and activities. The area around Kuta, a coastal town in the south of the island, is a world class surfer paradise. Several accredited dive centres offer skuba diving packages while Gili Islands offer the best snorkeling sites in Lombok. Like Bali, trekking, fishing and biking activities are also available.

Lombok Island

The most popular area of Lombok is Senggigi Beach, a 10-kilometer stretch of coastline. Resorts on Senggigi Beach are close to the water and the township, where travelers will find some basic infrastructure including shops, restaurants and a post office. Jeevaklui Hotel, The Puncak, Puri Mas Boutique Resorts & Spa and Qunci Villas Hotel offers best value for money accommodation .

Off the coast of Lombok are the Gili Islands, a small archipelago of Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air which are very popular with backpackers. The Gili Islands offer secluded beaches, warm waters and good snorkeling and diving, with dive centers located on each of the three islands. The islands enjoy a slow pace – there are no cars and most of the activity on the island centers on eating, swimming and relaxing.