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Voykit pocket guide · Indonesia
Labuhan Lombok
Skip as a destination: use Labuhan Lombok only as the ferry port to Sumbawa. One hour is enough to board; no reason to stay overnight.
Labuhan Lombok is a transit town on Lombok's east coast, best known for the Kayangan ferry port connecting to Sumbawa. There are no major sights, and most travellers pass through in under an hour. If you have time to kill, the nearby coast offers quiet beaches, but the town itself has little to offer beyond basic services.
- Country
- Indonesia
- Best months
- Apr–Oct (dry season)
- Avoid
- Nov–Mar (rainy season, rough seas may delay ferries)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- IDR
- Money
- Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.
- Daily spend
- Budget Rp 150,000–250,000 excl. bed · Mid Rp 250,000–500,000 excl. bed · High Rp 500,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Telkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Fire and ambulance 118/119 · General emergency 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · European round pins.
- Tipping
- Warung: Nothing.; Restaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.; Drivers and guides: Rp50,000–100,000 a day.; Spa: Rp20,000–50,000.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.
- Toilets
- Western in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Nasi goreng at a warung | Rp 15,000–25,000 |
| Bottled water (1.5 L) | Rp 5,000–8,000 |
| Coffee (kopi tubruk) | Rp 5,000–10,000 |
| Ferry Labuhan Lombok → Poto Tano | Rp 50,000 (check) |
| Ojek short ride (port to town) | Rp 20,000–30,000 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- LOP · Lombok International Airport (Praya)
- About 1.5–2 h drive; taxi or shuttle to Labuhan Lombok
Typical fares
- Ferry to Poto Tano
- about Rp 50,000, 1.5 h (check)
- Ojek port → town
- Rp 20,000–30,000
- Bemo to Tetebatu
- about Rp 30,000–50,000 (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walk if you're only going between the port and the main road. Bemo (shared minibus) or ojek (motorcycle taxi) for short trips; negotiate the fare before boarding.
See and do
Known for
- Kayangan ferry port to Sumbawa
- Transit hub for east Lombok
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tetebatu | Bemo or taxi east, about 1 h | About 1.5 h |
| Lendang Nangka | Bemo or taxi, about 30 min | About 45 min |
| Poto Tano (Sumbawa) | Ferry from Kayangan Port, about 1.5 h | About 2 h |
Sleep
- Near Kayangan Port
- A few basic losmen and homestays for ferry passengers; limited options.
- Labuhan Lombok town centre
- More warungs and a market, but still very basic accommodation.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Halohah-loh |
| Thank you | Terima kasihtuh-ree-mah kah-seeh |
| How much? | Berapa?buh-rah-pah |
| Where is the port? | Di mana pelabuhan?dee mah-nah puh-lah-boo-han |
| I want to go to... | Saya mau ke...sah-yah mao kuh |
| Help! | Tolong!toh-long |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Light handshake then hand to chest; smile; avoid: Firm grips
- Left hand: Give and receive with the right; avoid: Passing anything with the left
- Temples: Sarong and sash; step around offerings; avoid: Standing higher than priests
- Keeping calm: Patience; indirect requests; avoid: Anger in public
- Pointing: Thumb; avoid: Index finger
Scams and watch-outs
- Ferry schedules can change or be cancelled in rough weather; check at the port.
- Limited ATMs in town; bring enough cash from Mataram or Praya.
- Scams on transport from the port: agree on a price before getting in.
Labuhan Lombok is safe for transit. The main risk is transport scams at the port: always agree on a price before getting into a taxi or ojek. Keep valuables secure on the ferry.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Labuhan Lombok yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Kayangan ferry port to Sumbawa
- Transit hub for east Lombok
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Labuhan Lombok, revision 4547504 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4547504
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/labuhan-lombok). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.