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Major city · Indonesia

Sumbawa Besar

Spend a day in Sumbawa Besar to see the Istana Dalam Loka palace; add a night if you want a quiet base before heading east.

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Sumbawa Besar is the historic capital of the former Sultanate, offering a palace museum, a modest market and nearby beaches. One full day covers the main sights; a second night adds a relaxed stay before continuing east or returning to Lombok.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
IDR
Best months
Apr–Oct (check)
avoid Nov–Mar (rainy season, check)
Airport
SWQ
Nights
1

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This is a basic guide for Sumbawa Besar: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
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

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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

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 Sumbawa Besar110 ▾
  • Police110
  • Fire113
  • Ambulance118/119

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 Sumbawa Besar, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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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.

Istana Dalam Loka palaceTraditional Sumbawan cuisineNearby Baru and Ai Loang beaches
Airports
SWQ Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (Brang Bidji) (Garuda Indonesia and Wings Air flights from Lombok)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  5. May

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →

Warmest May (33°C (91°F)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F) low), wettest Jan (10 rain days), driest Jun (5). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Sumbawa Besar: 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)

24°C (75°F)

10 rd

Feb

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

9 rd

Mar

31°C (88°F)

25°C (77°F)

8 rd

Apr

32°C (90°F)

26°C (79°F)

7 rd

May

33°C (91°F)

27°C (81°F)

6 rd

Jun

33°C (91°F)

27°C (81°F)

5 rd

Jul

33°C (91°F)

27°C (81°F)

5 rd

Aug

33°C (91°F)

27°C (81°F)

6 rd

Sep

32°C (90°F)

26°C (79°F)

8 rd

Oct

31°C (88°F)

25°C (77°F)

9 rd

Nov

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

10 rd

Dec

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

10 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

Walk or motorbike for town sights; taxis available for beach trips. No public bus within town.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Baru Beach

go

Door to door: 30 min round trip

Motorbike or taxi, ~15 min east

Evening walk, modest facilities

Ai Loang Beach

go

Door to door: 40 min round trip

Motorbike or taxi, ~20 min south

Good for a quick swim

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.

Tambora Hotel

Rooms from Rp 80,000; AC rooms Rp 120,000 with breakfast

Hotel Dewi

Basic rooms Rp 150,000 (no AC) or Rp 200,000 (AC)

Hotel Dian

Very basic rooms from Rp 100,000

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
Rp 30,000–45,000 excl. bed
Mid
Rp 45,000–70,000 excl. bed
High
Rp 70,000+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency

Prices of common things

Meal at warung (e.g., Warung Kita 2)Rp 15,000–20,000
Taxi within town (5 km)Rp 30,000–45,000
Istana Dalam Loka entryRp 10,000–15,000

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Generally safe; keep an eye on traffic, especially motorbikes, and store valuables securely in accommodations.
  • Limited night transport; plan return to airport or Lombok before midnight
  • Some attractions (Bala Kuning Palace) can only be viewed from outside

Emergency numbers

Police
110
Fire
113
Ambulance
118/119

Pocket card

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Sumbawa BesarSumbawa Besar

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My bed tonight

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Emergency

  • Police110
  • Fire and ambulance118
  • General emergency112

Embassy

US consular services are in Mataram (check address); other embassies in Jakarta.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Lombok → Sumbawa Besar (flight): about Rp 500,000–700,000 one‑way (check)
  • Taxi Sumbawa Besar → Baru Beach: about Rp 30,000–45,000

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 kamar kecil? — Where is the bathroom? (dee mah-nah kah-mar keh-cheel)
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 Sumbawa Besar. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Apr–Oct (check) · avoid Nov–Mar (rainy season, check) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 2 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to Indonesia

Sources

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