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Lamongan
Spend a half‑day in Lamongan for the town square, market snacks and a quick meal; add a night if you want a relaxed stay at a budget hotel.
Lamongan is a flat coastal town in East Java, 49 km west of Surabaya. Its main draw is the Alun‑Alun town square with a park, Ferris wheel and local food stalls. A few hours cover the sights; an overnight lets you sample more street food and rest before heading to nearby Gresik or Bojonegoro.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Jun–Aug (rainy season, check local forecasts)
- Airport
- SUB
- Nights
- 1
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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
Emergency numbers for Lamongan110 ▾
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 Lamongan, 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
- SafetyLamongan is generally safe; watch belongings in crowded markets and use registered ride‑hailing services.
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- RestroomsWestern in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.Indonesia-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 112 General · 118/119 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.
- AirportSUB Juanda International Airport (Surabaya) (About 45 min by bus or car to Lamongan).
- Getting aroundPublic minibus (MPU) from Terminal Lamongan, ride‑hailing Gojek (available since 2022), or rent a motorbike for flexibility.
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
- SUB Juanda International Airport (Surabaya) (About 45 min by bus or car to Lamongan)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Care
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Care
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Care
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Mixed: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) low), wettest Aug (13 rain days), driest May (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Lamongan: next 7 days
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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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
6 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
5 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
7 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
6 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 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
Public minibus (MPU) from Terminal Lamongan, ride‑hailing Gojek (available since 2022), or rent a motorbike for flexibility.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Alun‑Alun Lamongan
goDoor to door: 5 min
Walk from most hotels; central town square
Park, Ferris wheel, nearby Masjid Agung Lamongan
Gresik
goDoor to door: 45 min
MPU minibus from Terminal Lamongan via Gresik route
Coastal town with historic Dutch architecture
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.
Hotel Boegenviel
Budget hotel near Muhammadiyah Hospital; rooms from Rp150,000 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
- Rp80,000–120,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp120,000–200,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rp200,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel room2 × 1 night × Rp150,000 | Rp300,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × Rp80,000 | Rp160,000 |
| MPU minibus ticket (one way)2 × Rp15,000 · check | Rp30,000 |
| Gojek ride (average 5 km)2 × Rp20,000 · check | Rp40,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp53,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp291,500 per person per day, bed included | Rp583,000≈ US$40 |
Hotel Boegenviel rates start at Rp150,000
2026 estimate in rupiah; flights and inter‑city train passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Nasi Boran (street bowl) | Rp10,000–15,000 |
| Pecel Lele (catfish) | Rp12,000–18,000 |
| Soto Lamongan (chicken soup) | Rp15,000–20,000 |
| Es dawet siwalan (iced drink) | Rp8,000–12,000 |
| MPU minibus ridecheck | Rp5,000–10,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus schedules may change; verify times at Terminal Lamongan (check).
- Gojek coverage can be spotty in remote outskirts; keep cash handy.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- General
- 112
- Ambulance
- 118/119
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Emergency
- Police110
- General112
- Ambulance118/119
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Terminal Lamongan → Surabaya (bus): about Rp15,000–20,000 (check)
- Gojek ride within town: about Rp20,000 for 5 km (3.1 mi) (check)about Rp20,000 for 3.1 mi (5 km) (check)
Say or show
- Maaf — Excuse me / Sorry (ma-fah)
- Terima kasih — Thank you (tuh-ree-mah kah-see)
- Berapa harganya? — How much is it? (buh-rah-pah har-gah-nyah)
- Di mana toilet? — Where is the toilet? (dee mah-nah twah-let)
- Bisa pakai kartu? — Can I pay by card? (bee-sah pah-kai kar-too)
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 Lamongan. 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 Jun–Aug (rainy season, check local forecasts) · month by month →
- 1 airport 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
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Hotel Boegenviel for a relaxed stay.
- Combine Lamongan with a day trip to Gresik or Bojonegoro.
Sources
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