Travelling from Istanbul to Lombok International Airport (LOP): What you need to know
Get your trip planning started by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Istanbul to Lombok International Airport (LOP). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are the main airports in Istanbul.
The timezone in Praya is UTC+8, which is five hours ahead of Istanbul. Lombok International Airport is located in Praya.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Istanbul to LOP. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Peak season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Stopovers are a great opportunity to discover a new place or just have a break during your travels. When searching for a cheap flight from Istanbul to LOP, deselect 'Direct flights only' to compare all potential stops. Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is an option when you're setting off from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST).
Travelling from central Istanbul to IST takes about 1 hour 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Lombok International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Istanbul to LOP flight, stay in one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
76.93% of flights taking off from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Lombok International Airport (LOP)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Istanbul to Lombok International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near LOP:
Pick up a Lombok International Airport rental car and explore corners of Praya that aren't in every guidebook. Find your ideal set of wheels with TRAC Astra Rent A Car.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around three weeks before your Istanbul to Lombok International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Lombok International Airport (LOP)
At the moment, $518 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Lombok International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,245. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Istanbul to LOP, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Lombok International Airport (LOP)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Praya. July is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Lombok International Airport (LOP), which may be ideal if you're after more excitement.
The warmest month in Praya is October, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your Istanbul to LOP flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Lombok International Airport in August when temperatures are between 21ºC and 30ºC.
Explore more of Indonesia
Praya has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Indonesia you should also see. Around 121 kilometres west of Praya, a visit to Denpasar will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Bali Sunrise Trekking, Bali Trekking Sunrise and Bali River Rafting - Best White Water Rafting Bali.
Another well-known destination in Indonesia, Situbondo is around 274 kilometres north-west of Praya. Make time to visit highlights including GPdI Situbondo.