Transport guide · How to get from London to Lombok
There is no direct flight from London to Lombok. The fastest routes go via Singapore (BA + Scoot), Doha (Qatar Airways + Scoot), or Dubai (Emirates + Scoot). Total journey 16-22 hours. Fares run GBP 700-1,800 return. British passport holders get Indonesian VOA at LOP for 35 USD.
| Method | Time | Cost | Comfort | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHR → SIN → LOP via Singapore Airlines + Scoot | 16-18 hours total | GBP 800-1,500 return | Daily (Scoot LOP 4-5x/week) | Most British travelers | |
| LHR → DOH → SIN → LOP via Qatar Airways + Scoot | 18-21 hours total | GBP 700-1,400 return | Daily | Budget-aware premium travelers | |
| LHR → DXB → DPS → LOP via Emirates | 18-22 hours total | GBP 800-1,600 return | Daily | Travelers wanting Emirates miles or experience |
16-18 hours total · GBP 800-1,500 return
Tip: SQ is consistently rated among the world's best airlines. Changi is an excellent transit airport.
18-21 hours total · GBP 700-1,400 return
Tip: Often cheaper than direct LHR-SIN with similar service quality.
18-22 hours total · GBP 800-1,600 return
Tip: Long total journey but full Emirates premium experience throughout.
LHR → SIN → LOP via Singapore Airlines + Scoot is the premium choice with the world's best airline on the long leg. Qatar Airways via Doha is typically cheaper with comparable quality. Emirates via Dubai is the longest option but delivers the full premium experience. For most British travelers, SQ via Singapore is the default at 16-18 hours.
# London to Lombok: The British Long-Haul Experience
London to Lombok is a serious long-haul journey requiring 16-22 hours of total travel time through at least one major Asian hub. For British travelers, Lombok is a 2+ week vacation destination — the travel investment doesn't justify shorter trips. Most British visitors combine Lombok with Bali or Singapore stopover to maximize the long-haul value.
LHR → SIN → LOP via Singapore Airlines + Scoot is the premium and often fastest option. Key details:
Singapore Airlines LHR-SIN: 13-hour premium full-service flight, consistently rated among the world's top airline experiences. Full meals, comfortable seats in all classes, excellent entertainment system. Three daily flights from LHR.
Changi transit: 2+ hours minimum, genuinely enjoyable. Changi is the world's best transit airport with extensive food, shopping, nature experiences (Jewel waterfall, butterfly garden), and comfortable rest facilities. Many British travelers plan 4+ hour Changi layovers deliberately.
Scoot SIN-LOP: 2.5-hour budget direct flight. Basic service but efficient.
Total journey: 16-18 hours. Fares GBP 800-1,500 return.
Via Doha: Qatar Airways LHR-DOH-SIN routing offers similar quality to Singapore Airlines at typically 10-15% lower fares. The 7-hour Qatar Airways legs are full-service premium with Qatar Airways' award-winning service. Doha transit at Hamad International is clean and efficient.
Via Dubai: Emirates LHR-DXB-DPS direct routing uses the longest single segments but delivers full Emirates experience throughout. Premium but requires a 2-stop journey (including DPS-LOP onward).
All three Gulf/Singapore routings take similar total time (16-22 hours). Price is often the deciding factor.
British passport holders get Indonesian visa on arrival (VOA) at LOP for 35 USD, payable in cash (USD preferred) or by card. The VOA is 30 days and extendable once at Mataram immigration.
Post-Brexit passport requirements:
Bring minimum 100 USD cash for VOA and initial expenses. British debit/credit cards work at most Indonesian ATMs.