Location & Getting Here
Finding your way to Kirana Retreat
Sumbawa rewards those who make the journey. We’ve laid out every route clearly so you arrive relaxed — boards, bags, and all.
Maluk, Sumbawa — West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Recommended Route · 2026
Best for longboards & most travellers
07:00DPS → LOP via Garuda — free board allowance, 45 min
~12:00Transfer to Telong Elong port (~2 hrs by car)
15:00Speedboat → Benete, Sumbawa — 45 min
~16:30Resort transfer to Kirana Retreat — 10 min
✓ Best value · Surfboard friendly · Smoothest journey
1
Fly Bali (DPS) → Lombok (LOP) — 45 min
Depart from Ngurah Rai Airport. Aim for a morning flight arriving before 13:00 to comfortably catch the 15:00 boat. 20+ daily flights on multiple carriers.
Garuda Indonesia Free board up to 23kg
TransNusa Free board up to 23kg
Lion Air Board fee Rp200K–500K
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Longboards welcome. Garuda and TransNusa accept boards up to 300cm with free 23kg allowance — the clear choice for surfers with larger boards.
Estimated flight cost: Rp400K–800K one-way.
2
Transfer to Telong Elong port — ~2 hrs
Our driver will meet you at the airport for the 2-hour drive to Telong Elong. Contact us on WhatsApp a few days before arrival to confirm your pick-up. Use the airport bathroom before departing — there are limited stops en route.
3
Speedboat to Benete — 45 min
One departure daily — do not be late.
Departs
15:00 daily
Arrives
Benete, Sumbawa
Duration
~45 minutes
Surfboards
Unlimited, no length limit
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Waters can get choppy. If you prefer calmer travel, the direct Sumbawa Besar flight may suit you better.
4
Resort transfer — you’ve arrived (10 min)
A short 10-minute drive from Benete and you’re at Kirana. Breathe in the salt air. Your welcome drink is waiting.
Boat Pricing 2026
Lombok (Telong Elong) → Sumbawa (Benete / Resort)
IDR 7,500,000 one-way · 1–4 passengers
IDR 9,500,000 one-way · 5–8 passengers
IDR 7,500,000 one-way · 1–4 passengers
IDR 9,500,000 one-way · 5–8 passengers
⚠ One boat per day, each direction. Last boarding from Lombok at 15:00 — there is no second boat.
Traveller Tips
Timing: Book a morning DPS → LOP flight arriving before 13:00 to leave a comfortable 2-hour buffer for the port transfer.
Nyepi Day: During Bali’s Day of Silence, Lombok flights run normally. Use this route to avoid disruption.
Families: Wings Air offers children’s fares up to 75% off on the Lombok leg.
Peak season: Surf season boards fill early — book flights as soon as your dates are confirmed.
