Travelling from Melbourne to Lombok International Airport (LOP): What you need to know
The timezone in Praya is UTC+8, which is three hours behind Melbourne. Lombok International Airport is located in Praya.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Melbourne to LOP. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like December. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Melbourne to LOP even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to explore which cities could make a good pit stop. Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is an option when flying out of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Lombok International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can arrive at AVV from central Melbourne in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to LOP flight is much easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will have you a quick ride from check-in.
The majority of flights that depart Avalon Airport touch down at their destination within the expected time frame. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Lombok International Airport (LOP)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Lombok International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near LOP:
Pick up a Lombok International Airport rental car and discover corners of Praya that aren't in every guidebook. Browse the options available from TRAC Astra Rent A Car.
For the best deal, reserve your ride around three weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Lombok International Airport flight.
Getting from Lombok International Airport (LOP) to central Praya
Lombok International Airport is around 10 kilometres from the centre of Praya. It takes around 15 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Lombok International Airport (LOP)
R 3,454 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Lombok International Airport. A return flight starts from R 7,151. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to LOP. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Melbourne to Lombok International Airport ticket.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Melbourne to LOP.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Lombok International Airport (LOP)
December is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Lombok International Airport (LOP). Plan your visit to Praya in September if you'd rather avoid peak season.
When booking your Melbourne to LOP plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. October is the warmest month in Praya, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Lombok International Airport in August when temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Explore more of Indonesia
Denpasar is just one of the many places in Indonesia waiting to be explored once you've seen Praya. Around 121 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Sanur Beach, Ayung Rafting and Green Island Bali.
Another worthwhile stop in Indonesia, Situbondo is located around 274 kilometres northwest of Praya. Make room in your schedule for highlights including GPdI Situbondo.
