Lombok Seaplane is an independent concierge desk — Juara Holding Group, established 2015 — that arranges amphibious charter flights to Lombok with licensed Indonesian AOC operators. The operator-published South Bali to Lombok charter runs about 24 minutes, seats up to 8 guests, and lands at Lombok International Airport (LOP, Praya). Mandalika sits on the Ministry of Transportation’s list of 8 priority seaplane water-landing locations as of September 2026, though no water landing there is operational yet. We quote, confirm and coordinate the flight; we do not fly it.
What is the Lombok seaplane route, exactly?
The visible amphibious operator on this route is Santai Seaplane (PT Santai Seaplane Aviation, part of Seaplane Asia Group), established in Indonesia in 2024 and running its first Bali office at Simpang Siur Square, Denpasar, since 8 April 2026. Its published South Bali (Ngurah Rai) to Lombok charter crosses the Lombok Strait in roughly 24 minutes, passing views of Mount Rinjani en route, and touches down at LOP rather than at any beach or lagoon on Lombok itself. The aircraft marketed for the route is a Cessna Grand Caravan 208B EX amphibian, typically configured for 8 premium seats, capable of both runway and water operations. Flights operate under Indonesian partner AOC PT Wisarada Sapanta Utama (AOC 135-067, or another carrier advised at quotation), under Ministry of Transport and DGCA approval. Availability is never guaranteed until the operator confirms — a water-landing site additionally needs regulatory clearance, shoreline separation and pre-arrival checks.
Route Board — durations and published pricing (captured 18 September 2026)
| Route | Duration | Arrival point | Published price |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Bali (Ngurah Rai) → Lombok | ~24 min | LOP, Praya | Rp 33,345,456 full aircraft one way, plus Rp 17,550,240 airport fees (up to 8 guests) and Rp 6,142,584 tax — about Rp 4,168,182 per guest before fees |
| Banyuwangi → Lombok | ~45 min | LOP | No published tariff — quote only |
| Scenic Bali flight (sightseeing, returns to origin) | ~40 min | N/A | About Rp 5,484,450 per guest plus Rp 2,193,780 airport fees per guest; full charter around Rp 43.9 million |
| Mount Rinjani volcanic lake / Ijen scenic | Listed by operator, duration not published | Overflight only — no landing in Taman Nasional Gunung Rinjani | No published tariff — quote only |
| Mandalika, Senggigi, south-coast bays | Not yet an operational water-landing site | Ground transfer from LOP | No published tariff — quote only |
Charters are billed per aircraft, not per seat — the operator does not sell individual seats on this route. Airport fees and tax are additional and change by manifest size, so treat every figure above as indicative and reconfirm at quotation.
How does a Lombok seaplane compare with flying, boating or the ferry?
For travelers pricing Bali-to-Lombok options side by side, based on a 2026 Lombok transport guide and multimodal planner data:
| Mode | Typical time | Indicative fare (IDR) |
|---|---|---|
| Seaplane charter, South Bali–Lombok | ~24 min flight | From about Rp 4,168,182 per guest before fees, 8-guest full charter |
| Scheduled airline, DPS–LOP | 25–30 min airborne, ~1h 8m door-to-door with transfer | From about Rp 775,000 one way; planner range Rp 1,200,000–4,600,000 |
| Fast boat, Bali–Lombok | 1.5–2.5 hours | Varies by operator — not published in our research |
| Car ferry, Padang Bai–Lembar | 4–6 hours door-to-door (planner: 5h 22m); ASDP runs roughly 12 crossings daily, clustered from 09:00 with a quiet stretch 04:00–09:00 | Rp 210,000–300,000 |
The seaplane wins on time-in-transit when both endpoints line up with South Bali and LOP; scheduled airlines remain the cheaper baseline, and the ferry stays the budget option for travelers with a vehicle or flexible schedule.
Does the seaplane actually land in Mandalika?
Not yet, as far as any public source documents. KEK Mandalika is a 1,035.67-hectare Special Economic Zone in Kuta, Pujut subdistrict, Central Lombok, managed by PT ITDC and named among Indonesia’s ten priority tourism destinations under PPNPPI, with AIIB-financed MUTIP Phase 1 infrastructure and roughly US$3 billion in planned investment across 7.5 km of white-sand beach. It sits 16–17 km from LOP — 20 to 30 minutes by road via the Mandalika Bypass — and about 50 km from Mataram. Mandalika appears on the Ministry of Transportation’s 2026 list of 8 priority seaplane locations alongside Menjangan, Labuan Bajo, Derawan, Kupang, Raja Ampat, Lake Toba and Riau, but as of September 2026 no source confirms an operational Mandalika water landing. The published Lombok product lands at LOP; guests headed to Mandalika, Senggigi, Gerupuk or Ekas continue by road.
There is a documented regulatory pathway for a Lombok water site: the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries issued a KKRL (marine-space-use confirmation) for a private water aerodrome at Teluk Pangpang, Banyuwangi, operated by APIB. Regional media — Inside Lombok, Detik, Antara, through 2026 — have separately reported a proposed seaplane hub and hangar at Bendungan Batujai in Central Lombok, linked to LOP, with a reported investment and ministerial mention of routes to Gili Trawangan, Mandalika and Moyo. We treat this as reported, not operational. Kompas and Tribun have also reported local opposition to seaplane, glamping and cable-car proposals inside the Rinjani Geopark; no landings occur inside Taman Nasional Gunung Rinjani, and any Rinjani seaplane product on the market is an overflight only.
Where to go next on this site
- Bali–Lombok Seaplane Route — full route detail, timing windows and fee breakdown for the 24-minute charter.
- Mandalika Seaplane & Transfers — what’s operational today (road transfer from LOP) versus the reported water-landing plan.
- Senggigi Resort Transfers — connecting a Lombok charter with the 1–2 hour road leg to Senggigi.
- Mount Rinjani Scenic Flight — overflight product, quote process, and what the Rinjani Geopark restrictions mean for any landing claim.
- Banyuwangi–Lombok Seaplane Link — the ~45-minute leg and how it slots into a multi-stop itinerary.
- South Lombok Coast (Gerupuk, Ekas) — surf and resort transfers from LOP within the Kuta cluster.
- Seaplane vs Airline vs Ferry — a full cost-and-time comparison for planning.
- Visa & Arrival Notes for Lombok — e-VOA, tourism levy and manifest-name requirements.
- How Booking Works — the stepper below, expanded with document requirements.
- Frequently Asked Questions — jump straight to the FAQ section on this page.
How booking works
- Send your route and date. WhatsApp 6281139414563 or email bd@juaraholding.com with route (Bali–Lombok, Banyuwangi–Lombok, or scenic), preferred date and passenger count.
- We request an operator quote. Charter pricing, airport fees and tax are confirmed directly with the AOC operator — full-aircraft charters only, no per-seat sales.
- You review manifest terms. Names must match ID or passport exactly; luggage allowance and weight limits are confirmed at this step.
- Operator confirms availability. No seaplane departure is guaranteed until the operator locks the slot; weather and water-landing clearance (where relevant) can shift timing.
- We coordinate the rest of the trip. Resort transfers, boat connections and ground logistics on both ends are arranged alongside the flight.
Ready for a quote? Message 6281139414563 on WhatsApp or bd@juaraholding.com with your route, date, passenger count and luggage — we return operator-confirmed pricing, not an estimate.
Honest positioning: what this desk is and isn’t
Juara Holding Group is an independent charter broker and travel concierge, active in Bali and Labuan Bajo since 2015. We hold no Air Operator Certificate, operate no aircraft, and are not an official partner, agent or affiliate of Santai Seaplane, Seaplane Asia Group, or any other operator named on this site. We arrange quotes, itineraries, resort bookings, boat connections and ground logistics around a licensed operator’s confirmed flight. For the national picture of Indonesia’s seaplane network, see Indonesia Seaplane; to start a direct booking request, see Book Seaplane.
Do you need a visa for a Bali–Lombok seaplane trip?
A domestic Bali-to-Lombok leg involves no immigration checkpoint, but names on ID or passport must match the flight manifest exactly. For international arrivals into Indonesia more broadly, current terms (as of 17 September 2026) are e-VOA or VOA at IDR 500,000 for 30 days, extendable once to 60; ASEAN and selected nationalities get 30 days visa-free, non-extendable; a Bali tourism levy of IDR 150,000 applies on arrival; and a digital arrival card plus e-customs declaration are mandatory, under the One Person One Visa biometric rule.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the seaplane flight from Bali to Lombok?
The operator-published South Bali (Ngurah Rai) to Lombok charter takes about 24 minutes, crossing the Lombok Strait with views of Mount Rinjani before landing at Lombok International Airport (LOP, Praya). It carries up to 8 guests on a Cessna Grand Caravan 208B EX amphibian. Actual timing can shift with weather and air traffic, and every departure needs operator confirmation before it is guaranteed.
Does the Lombok seaplane land in Mandalika?
Not currently. The published product lands at LOP, about 16–17 km (20–30 minutes by road) from Mandalika via the Mandalika Bypass. Mandalika is named among the Ministry of Transportation’s 8 priority seaplane locations for 2026, and Bendungan Batujai has been reported regionally as a proposed hub, but no source documents an operational Mandalika water landing as of September 2026.
How much does a Lombok seaplane charter cost?
As published on the operator’s site on 18 September 2026, the South Bali–Lombok charter is Rp 33,345,456 one way for the full aircraft, plus Rp 17,550,240 airport fees for up to 8 guests and Rp 6,142,584 tax — about Rp 4,168,182 per guest before fees. Mandalika, Senggigi, Rinjani scenic and Banyuwangi–Lombok routes have no published tariff and are quote-only.
Is a seaplane cheaper than a boat or ferry to Lombok?
No — it is faster, not cheaper. A scheduled DPS–LOP airline flight starts around Rp 775,000 one way, and the Padang Bai–Lembar car ferry runs Rp 210,000–300,000 for a 4–6 hour crossing. The seaplane charter, for its typical configuration of up to 8 premium seats, is quoted per aircraft on request before fees — it is priced for time saved and a private aircraft, not for the lowest fare.
Do I need a special visa for a Bali-to-Lombok seaplane trip?
No — the Bali-to-Lombok leg is domestic and involves no immigration checkpoint, though your ID or passport name must exactly match the flight manifest. If you are arriving into Indonesia internationally, standard e-VOA/VOA terms apply (IDR 500,000, 30 days, extendable once to 60), alongside the Bali tourism levy of IDR 150,000 and mandatory digital arrival card and e-customs declaration.