Major city · Indonesia
Lembar
Transit only: spend 0–1 day to catch the Lombok‑Bali ferry, no need to stay overnight.
Lembar is a small port town on West Lombok serving the ferry to Bali. There are few sights, limited food and only one basic guesthouse, so most travellers use it as a quick transfer point.
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More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Jan–Mar (wet season, rough seas)
- Airports
- Lombok (LOP) · Bali Ngurah Rai (DPS)
- Nights
- 0
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 6Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore…
- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Indonesia ↗Buy the visa on arrival or e-visa only on the official Immigration portal; lookalike sites charge extra.
- Indonesia ↗Complete the All Indonesia digital arrival and customs form before landing; it is free.
- Indonesia ↗Foreign visitors to Bali pay a one-off tourist levy; keep the payment proof on your phone.
- Indonesia ↗Riding a motorbike needs a valid licence that covers motorbikes (an international permit alongside your own) and a helmet; check your insurance covers it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Lembar112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Lembar, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.Indonesia-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckTelkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.Indonesia-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.Indonesia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.Indonesia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Indonesia-wide
- SafetyPort area is generally safe but crowded; watch bags and negotiate transport prices clearly.
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- RestroomsWestern in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.Indonesia-wide
- Emergency numbers112 General · 110 police · 118 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysBali shuts completely for Nyepi; government offices close Friday midday for prayer; Lebaran slows the country for two weeks.Indonesia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckLOP Lombok International Airport (Praya) (About 1 h 30 min by road from Lembar; no direct bus — taxi or pre-booked shuttle, fare check).
- Getting aroundBemos from the harbour to Mataram (≈Rp 5,000) or taxis (metered, flag‑fall Rp 4,250).
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LOP Lombok International Airport (Praya) (About 1 h 30 min by road from Lembar; no direct bus — taxi or pre-booked shuttle, fare check) · DPS Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport (Reached via the Padang Bai–Lembar ferry, about 4 h crossing plus road time; check)
Map of Lembar
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest May (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jun (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Lembar: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
6 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
5 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
4 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
4 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
5 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
7 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Bemos from the harbour to Mataram (≈Rp 5,000) or taxis (metered, flag‑fall Rp 4,250). No Grab/Uber; negotiate fares for longer trips.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kuta (Lombok)
skipDoor to door: ≈45 min
Taxi, negotiate or use meter; approx Rp 250,000
Better to go directly from Lembar to Kuta by shuttle bus if staying on Lombok.
Gili Islands
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Shuttle bus to Bangsal harbour, then public ferry (Rp 8‑10 k)
Bemos run only daylight; plan early to avoid missing the last boat.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Losmen Tidar
5 simple rooms, fan, private bathroom; price from Rp 50,000 per night
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Rp 50,000–70,000 excl. bed (check)
- Mid
- Rp 70,000–100,000 excl. bed (check)
- High
- Rp 100,000+ excl. bed (check)
Trip budget
| Losmen Tidar room2 × 3 nights × Rp50,000 | Rp300,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × Rp70,000 | Rp420,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp120,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp720,000≈ US$45 |
basic guesthouse, fan, private bathroom
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Public ferry Lombok‑Bali | Rp 46,000 |
| Damri bus Mataram → Lembar | Rp 35,000 |
| Bemo fare Mataram ↔ Lembar | Rp 5,000 |
| Taxi flag‑fall (Lombok) | Rp 4,250 |
| Losmen Tidar room (per night) | Rp 50,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ferry safety standards are low; keep alert for life‑vest locations.
- Porters may overcharge for luggage handling – agree price before they touch bags.
- Bemo drivers bargain hard; confirm price before boarding.
Emergency numbers
- General
- 112
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 118
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Ke alamat ini, tolongTo this address, please
Emergency
- General112
- Police110
- Ambulance118
Embassy
US consulate in Mataram (check address); other embassies in Jakarta.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Damri bus Mataram → Lembar: about Rp 35,000, 1 h (check)
- Bemo Mataram ↔ Lembar: about Rp 5,000, 30 min
- Public ferry Lombok‑Bali: about Rp 46,000, 4 h (check)
Say or show
- Berapa harga tiket feri? — How much is the ferry ticket? (berapa harga tiket feri)
- Di mana pintu masuk pelabuhan? — Where is the port entrance? (di mana pintu masuk pelabuhan)
- Saya mau kamar satu malam. — I would like a room for one night. (saya mau kamar satu malam)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Lembar. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Jan–Mar (wet season, rough seas) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Use official ferry ticket booth at Lembar port.
- Book a shuttle bus (Perama) in advance for cheaper group fares.
Sources
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