Traffic
The Bandar Udara Internasional Airport is located south of Mataram, the provincial capital and largest town on the island. Various airlines operate daily flights from/to Denpassar on Bali (25 min. duration of flight). Local ferries are connecting Lembar Harbour/Lombok with Padang Bai/Bali within 1.5 hours by speed-boat and 4-6 hours by normal ferry, it is also possible to reach the Gili Islands directly from Padang Bai.
Taxis and mini-vans are providing transport all around the island.
The main-roads are partially in very good condition, since smaller roads are often adventurous to drive.
Renting cars or motorcycles is possible in the tourist-centers