Lombok Seaplane is a concierge desk run by Juara Holding Group (JHG), an independent travel concierge and charter broker operating since 2015 out of Bali and Labuan Bajo. We hold no Air Operator Certificate, own no aircraft, and are not a partner, agent, or affiliate of Santai Seaplane or any other operator — we request quotes from licensed Indonesian operators, explain what those quotes include, and coordinate the resort, boat, and ground logistics around the flight.
That distinction matters because seaplane travel to Lombok is a young, regulated category. As of 18 September 2026, the visible amphibious operator marketing South Bali–Lombok charters is Santai Seaplane (PT Santai Seaplane Aviation, part of Seaplane Asia Group, established in Indonesia in 2024), flying under Indonesian partner AOC PT Wisarada Sapanta Utama, AOC 135-067, or another carrier the operator names at the time of quotation. We are not that company. We are the desk you talk to first if you want someone to check availability, compare it against the ferry and the scheduled flight, and put the rest of the Lombok trip together.
What We Do vs. What We Do Not Do
| What Lombok Seaplane (JHG) Does | What We Do Not Do |
|---|---|
| Request live availability and pricing from the licensed operator for your travel dates | Own, lease, crew, or dispatch any seaplane |
| Explain routes, flight times, and published pricing before you commit to a quote | Set, discount, or guarantee the operator’s final price |
| Coordinate resort transfers, boat connections, and ground transport around your flight window | Claim to be Santai Seaplane, Seaplane Asia, or any airline or operator |
| Disclose our service fee or commission on the quote we send you | Hide which company or AOC actually operates the aircraft |
| Confirm passport or ID names match the flight manifest before departure | Promise a water landing at Mandalika, Senggigi, or any site not currently operational |
Why a Lombok-Only Desk?
Most Bali seaplane content treats Lombok as one stop on a national list. We built this desk around one island instead, because the questions travelers ask about Lombok are specific: how fast is Bali to Lombok Airport by seaplane versus a scheduled flight, what does the Mandalika Special Economic Zone actually offer today versus what is proposed, and whether a Rinjani scenic flight lands anywhere near the volcano (it does not — Taman Nasional Gunung Rinjani prohibits landings, and any Rinjani product is an overflight only, per reporting in Kompas and Tribun on opposition to seaplane and cable-car proposals inside the geopark).
A single-island focus also means we can be precise about what is confirmed and what is still a proposal. Mandalika — the 1,035.67-hectare KEK zone in Kuta, Pujut, managed by PT ITDC, roughly 16 to 17 km from Lombok Airport — is one of eight locations named in seaplane operators’ 2026 priority decks, alongside Menjangan, Labuan Bajo, Derawan, Kupang, Raja Ampat, Lake Toba, and Riau. But no source documents an operational Mandalika water landing as of this writing; the published Bali–Lombok product lands at LOP, and travelers who want the beach itself still take the 20-to-30-minute road transfer via the Mandalika Bypass. Separately, regional outlets including Inside Lombok, Detik, and Antara have reported a proposed seaplane hub at Bendungan Batujai in Central Lombok, with a cited substantial investment figure and mentions of possible routes to Gili Trawangan, Mandalika, and Moyo. We flag that as a reported plan, not a booked route, until an operator publishes a fare for it.
Bali–Lombok Seaplane: Published Pricing (as of 18 Sep 2026)
| Route | Flight Time | Per Guest (8-pax charter, before fees) | Full Charter (one way) | Airport Fees | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bali (Ngurah Rai) → Lombok Airport (LOP) | ~24 minutes | ~Rp 4,168,182 | Rp 33,345,456 | Rp 17,550,240 (up to 8 guests) | Rp 6,142,584 |
| Scenic flight over Bali, no landing | ~40 minutes | ~Rp 5,484,450 | ~Rp 43.9 million | Rp 2,193,780 per guest | — |
| Mandalika, Senggigi, or south-coast bays | quote-only | not published | not published | — | — |
| Mount Rinjani scenic overflight | quote-only | not published | not published | — | — |
| Banyuwangi → Lombok (indicative ~45 min) | quote-only | not published | not published | — | — |
Charters are sold by the aircraft, not the seat — the operator does not offer individual seat sales on this route. For comparison, a scheduled DPS–LOP airline flight runs about 25 to 30 minutes airborne with fares published from around Rp 775,000 one way; a fast boat takes 1.5 to 2.5 hours; and the Padang Bai–Lembar car ferry runs Rp 210,000 to 300,000 with a typical 4-to-6-hour door-to-door trip. We share these because a seaplane charter is a premium, time-driven option, and travelers deciding between it and a Rp 775,000 airline seat should see both numbers before they call us.
How Booking Works
- You send us dates, guest count, and route by WhatsApp or email — Mandalika-area resort, Senggigi, a Rinjani scenic add-on, or the direct Bali–Lombok hop.
- We request live availability and pricing from the operator’s current Indonesian partner and confirm the aircraft (typically a Cessna Grand Caravan 208B EX amphibian, around 8 premium seats).
- We send you a written quote that separates the operator’s charter price, airport fees, tax, and our disclosed service fee — no bundled or hidden markup.
- The operator runs its own checks — weight and balance, weather, and, where a water landing is involved, site approval and shoreline separation — before confirming departure.
- We lock the itinerary around the flight: resort or villa transfer, boat connection if you’re continuing to the Gilis, and ground transport from LOP.
Availability is never guaranteed until the operator confirms it in writing; that is true of every seaplane operator in Indonesia, not a limitation specific to us.
How Do We Verify Operator Information?
We work from the operator’s own published route and pricing pages, captured and dated — the figures in the table above were current as of 18 September 2026 and are subject to change without notice, which is standard for a charter product still expanding its route network. Where a claim is regulatory rather than commercial — such as the AOC number or Ministry of Transportation approval — we cite the operator’s own stated documentation rather than restate it as our own credential, because it is not. Where a plan is still reported rather than operational, such as Batujai, we say so and do not sell it as bookable.
How Do We Earn?
We charge a disclosed service fee on top of the operator’s charter price; you see it broken out on every quote before you pay anything. We do not add hidden markups to the operator’s published fares, and we do not receive payment from Santai Seaplane, Seaplane Asia, or any other operator to recommend them — we are not their agent or affiliate. If you would rather book directly with the operator, you are free to do so; our value is in comparing routes and options, handling the logistics around the flight, and being reachable if plans change.
For travelers researching the national seaplane network beyond Lombok, indonesiaseaplane.com covers how the broader charter system works across Indonesia’s eight priority locations, and bookseaplane.com is a general seaplane booking desk if you are planning multiple islands in one trip.
Ready to check a date? Message our concierge desk on WhatsApp at 6281139414563 or email bd@juaraholding.com with your travel window and guest count, and we will come back with live pricing and honest lead times — not a guess.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lombok Seaplane an airline or an aircraft operator?
No. Lombok Seaplane is a concierge and charter-broker desk run by Juara Holding Group. We hold no Air Operator Certificate and do not own, lease, or fly aircraft. We request quotes and availability from licensed Indonesian seaplane operators and pass the operator’s own terms to you, with our service fee disclosed separately.
Who actually flies the Bali–Lombok seaplane route?
As of September 2026 the visible operator marketing this route is Santai Seaplane (PT Santai Seaplane Aviation, Seaplane Asia Group), flying under an Indonesian partner AOC — currently PT Wisarada Sapanta Utama, AOC 135-067, or another carrier named at quotation. We confirm the current operator with each quote since operator arrangements can change.
Does Juara Holding Group charge extra fees on top of the operator’s price?
Yes, and we disclose it. Every quote separates the operator’s charter fare, published airport fees and tax, and our service fee as a distinct line. Nothing is bundled silently into a higher number — you can see exactly what the operator charges versus what we charge for coordinating the trip.
How can I verify the information on this page is accurate?
We source route, aircraft, and pricing details from the operator’s own published pages, dated at capture (18 September 2026 for the figures above), and from regional reporting for anything still in the proposal stage, such as Batujai. We flag proposed infrastructure as reported, not operational, and we date-stamp pricing because charter fares change.
Is Lombok Seaplane affiliated with Santai Seaplane or any other seaplane brand?
No. We are an independent broker with no ownership, partnership, or agency relationship with Santai Seaplane, Seaplane Asia, or any other operator named on this site. We arrange quotes and logistics on your behalf; the operator remains solely responsible for the flight itself.