Flights from Praya put you at the heart of the Nusa Tenggara experience with quick hops to Indonesia’s biggest hubs and handy links to Southeast Asia. Bandara Internasional Lombok in Praya gives you the relaxed island vibe at the airport and a growing route map after significant upgrades in 2022.
Lombok International Airport (IATA LOP ICAO WADL) sits just outside Praya, so reaching it is straightforward for locals and visitors based around central and southern Lombok. After the runway extension and terminal expansion in 2022, the airport handles more passengers and flights more efficiently, which makes cheap flights from Praya easier to find across the calendar.
From LOP, travelers typically connect nonstop to Jakarta, Surabaya, and Denpasar for onward domestic and long haul choices, and there are regional links to Kuala Lumpur and occasionally Singapore for wider Asia connections. The mix of domestic corridors and regional gateways means you can plan weekend flights from Praya or build longer multi stop trips without backtracking. The airport atmosphere is friendly and compact, but do expect busier queues in peak travel periods. That island ease plus solid connectivity is why many travelers start their journeys right here rather than detouring to bigger airports further away.
From quick domestic hops to regional escapes, the most booked routes keep you moving with minimal fuss. Schedules and frequencies are examples and subject to change.
Jakarta (CGK) is the workhorse route, typically around 2 hours nonstop with several Indonesian carriers operating daily service subject to change. Surabaya (SUB) is a frequent shuttle at about 1 hour 5 minutes nonstop subject to change, while Denpasar (DPS) across the strait runs about 55 minutes nonstop subject to change, useful for Bali connections without long ferry transfers.
Internationally, Kuala Lumpur (KUL) is commonly around 3 hours 5 minutes nonstop subject to change, offering access to broader Asia and long haul itineraries. Singapore (SIN) appears several times per week in some seasons, often around 3 hours nonstop subject to change, and is popular for city breaks and onward global links. Airlines flying from Praya include Super Air Jet, Lion Air, Wings Air, Batik Air, Citilink, and Garuda Indonesia on selected routes, typically covering Jakarta, Surabaya, Denpasar, and regional points subject to change. Seasonal links such as Banjarmasin (BDJ) and Semarang (SRG) usually operate in the dry season from roughly April to October subject to change, giving you more options for last minute flights from Praya when demand peaks.
Lombok’s dry season May to October brings clear weather and higher demand, while November to April is wetter and often more flexible for deals. A balanced booking window helps you catch dips without risking sellouts.
For domestic getaways and cheap one way flights from Praya, looking 4 to 6 weeks out often hits a sweet spot, while peak holiday periods benefit from a longer lead time. Shoulder months at the edges of May and October can be especially good for value if your dates are flexible.
Let price tracking work for you. Set a Price Alert on Kiwi.com to watch a route and get notified when fares move, so you can book the moment a price fits your budget. If you are planning a multi stop island and city itinerary, the Nomad Search Tool can line up three or more destinations and find an efficient order for the lowest overall cost as described on Kiwi’s Travel Hacks page. To squeeze more from your budget, explore Kiwi’s Travel Hacks, including the self transfer hack, hidden cities, and throwaway tickets, which can surface combinations that airlines do not list as a single ticket. All examples and availability are subject to change.
This is a single airport city, so navigation is simple. Understanding the layout, access, and carriers helps you move faster on departure day.
Bandara Internasional Lombok (LOP WADL) is located in Praya, Central Lombok. The drive from downtown Praya to the terminal typically takes about 15 to 20 minutes by taxi or private car, depending on traffic. Facilities include standard check in halls, waiting areas, cafes, and shops, though space can feel crowded at peak times. Plan extra time in the dry season and during holiday travel.
Airlines flying from Praya include a mix of budget focused and full service options. Low cost Indonesian carriers tend to dominate domestic routes, while full service brands such as Garuda Indonesia and Batik Air usually handle part of the Jakarta and regional uplift subject to change. For long haul journeys, you will generally connect via Jakarta, Surabaya, Kuala Lumpur, or Singapore since there are no nonstops from Lombok to far haul markets. Kiwi.com can combine separate carriers into one self transfer itinerary when that opens better schedules or prices. For extra peace of mind on these combinations, the Kiwi.com Guarantee covers you if carrier changes stop your trip, and it includes automatic check in and 24 by 7 instant chat support. If carriers cancel, reschedule, or significantly change part of your journey, Disruption Protection offers instant Kiwi.com Credit to rebook or help to seek a refund from airlines, all managed online. Coverage conditions apply and availability is subject to change.