There is no published Lombok-Gili seaplane fare table as of September 2026, because no scheduled seaplane service operates this corridor yet. Any figure you see quoted is a private, per-aircraft charter price, not a per-seat fare, and it will sit well above the boat baseline of IDR 85,000-550,000 per person. This guide explains what shapes a quote, how to judge one, and how refunds work when weather cancels a flight.
Why Isn’t There a Fixed Price List?
A public fare table needs a scheduled, licensed route with published timetables — the kind fast-boat operators run between Bangsal Harbour and the three Gili islands every day. Lombok and the Gilis have no such seaplane service. The closest thing on record is a memorandum of understanding, reported 28 February 2026, between the West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) provincial government and PT Aman Air to prepare a seaplane waterbase at Bendungan Batujai in Central Lombok, intended to serve five NTB island destinations including Gili Trawangan. The same report states that take-off and landing permits for Gili Trawangan itself had not been issued, because the island sits inside a conservation area. Separately, NTB tourism officials said in a report dated 27 December 2025 that flights linking Lombok’s airport (BIZAM) to small islands were being prepared for a 2026 start. None of this is a fare, a timetable, or a guarantee — treat any 2027 network mention as a projection, not a booking.
The only commercially visible seaplane brand in the region’s search results is Santai Seaplane Indonesia, which advertises a Bali-to-Gili charter product. It is a separate, third-party operator with no affiliation to this site. Its own route page, captured 18 September 2026, quotes the Bali-to-Gili sector as a full-aircraft charter priced at roughly IDR 43,875,600 one way (about USD 6,149), split across up to eight guests before airport fees and tax apply. That is a Bali departure, not a Lombok one, but it is the only citable seaplane-to-Gili price anywhere in the public record right now, and it tells you the order of magnitude to expect: a seaplane charter prices the whole aircraft, not a seat.
What Drives a Seaplane Charter Quote?
Because there is no fixed tariff, every operator builds a quote from the same handful of variables. Understanding them lets you tell a fair quote from an inflated one.
| Cost Component | What It Covers | Why It Moves the Price |
|---|---|---|
| Positioning legs | The empty flight an aircraft makes to reach your pickup point before your charter starts | A base far from your departure point adds a repositioning cost you pay for, even though you were not on board |
| Landing and tender fees | Airport or water-aerodrome charges, plus any boat tender used to move passengers between aircraft and shore | Regulated under Indonesia’s Water Aerodrome regulation (August 2025), which requires certified or registered water aerodromes and coordination with AirNav Indonesia and maritime traffic units |
| Waiting time | Time the aircraft and crew hold at a location for your return leg or a same-day round trip | Idle aircraft time is billed like a charter hour even when nobody is flying |
| Season and demand | Dry season (roughly May-September) versus wet season (roughly November-March) availability | Wet-season squalls raise cancellation risk and can concentrate demand into narrower fair-weather windows, which operators price accordingly |
| Fleet and route certification | Whether the water-landing site an operator wants to use is actually approved | A site without a confirmed operational coordination agreement cannot be flown to legally, regardless of what a quote promises |
A seaplane is also regulated differently once it touches water. Indonesia’s Ministerial Regulation on Water Aerodromes requires seaplanes to follow shipping-sector rules while on the water, coordinate with coastal radio stations and vessel traffic services, and hold an operational coordination agreement with AirNav Indonesia and maritime units. ICAO guidance treats the same aircraft as a vessel on water and an aircraft in the air — two regulatory regimes in one trip, which is part of why quotes are individually built rather than published as a menu.
How Does a Seaplane Quote Compare With the Boat Baseline?
Boats are the only proven, price-published way across the Lombok Strait today. Here is the current public range, dated to 2026 guides, against what a charter seaplane is realistically likely to cost per aircraft.
| Mode | Route | Fare (2026) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public boat | Bangsal Harbour to Gili Air | IDR 15,000 | About 20 minutes |
| Public boat | Bangsal Harbour to Gili Meno | IDR 18,000 | About 30 minutes |
| Public boat | Bangsal Harbour to Gili Trawangan | IDR 20,000 | About 40 minutes |
| Fast boat | Teluk Nare to any Gili | IDR 85,000-150,000 per person | 10-15 minutes |
| Private speedboat | Bangsal Harbour to any Gili | IDR 550,000 per boat | About 15 minutes |
| Private speedboat | Gili Air to Teluk Nare/Kodek | IDR 450,000 per boat | Under 15 minutes |
| Fast boat (inter-island) | Between Gilis, or Gili to Bangsal | IDR 100,000-150,000 per person | Varies; some Gili Air-Trawangan morning runs are indirect |
| Bali fast boat (private charter) | Padang Bai to Gili, 1-6 passengers | From IDR 3,500,000 | About 1.5 hours |
| Bali fast boat (private charter) | Sanur to Gili, 1-6 passengers | From IDR 4,500,000 | 3-3.5 hours |
| Seaplane charter (nearby benchmark, Bali departure) | South Bali to Gili water-landing site | Roughly IDR 43,875,600 for the full aircraft, before fees and tax | About 30 minutes |
Read the last row carefully: it is a Bali-to-Gili benchmark from a third-party operator, not a Lombok-to-Gili fare, and it is not the desk’s price. It exists here only to show the scale gap — a seaplane charter is priced closer to ten times a private speedboat charter, not a marginal step up from a public ferry ticket.
How Should You Judge a Seaplane Charter Quote?
Treat any Lombok-Gili seaplane quote you receive with the same checklist you would use for a private jet or yacht charter, because the pricing logic is the same:
- Ask what is included. A number without airport fees, tender transfers, and tax attached is not the final price — request the all-in figure before comparing operators.
- Confirm the water-landing site is approved for that date. Given that Gili Trawangan’s landing permits were still unresolved as of the February 2026 MoU report, ask the operator directly whether their coordination agreement for your requested site and date is in place, and ask for it in writing.
- Check who holds the Air Operator Certificate (AOC). Indonesia requires seaplane operators to hold a valid AOC issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation; a broker or reseller quoting you a price should be able to name the certificated operator actually flying the aircraft.
- Compare against the boat baseline for your group size. For two to four passengers, a private speedboat at IDR 450,000-550,000 per boat is very likely still the rational choice unless the seaplane experience itself is the goal.
- Get the quote dated. Fuel, seasonal demand, and route approvals all shift month to month; a quote from July has no bearing on a September departure.
What Happens to Your Payment If Weather Cancels the Flight?
Weather cancels both seaplanes and boats on this corridor, and the logic should be the same for either: no flight, no forfeited payment for the leg that did not happen. The Lombok Strait is known for strong currents and wind-against-current chop that worsens during monsoon transitions; the wet season, roughly November to March, brings thunderstorms and squalls that ground water transport generally, while the dry season, roughly May to September, offers better visibility but stronger afternoon trade winds. A reasonable seaplane operator would restrict flying to daylight windows and avoid low-light water landings — before you pay a deposit, ask in writing what the operator’s specific weather-cancellation and refund terms are, whether a reschedule is offered before a refund, and how quickly a cancellation decision is made relative to your pickup time. Do not accept a verbal assurance; ask for the clause in the booking confirmation.
How Does Booking Work With the Concierge Desk?
- Share your dates and party size. Include your departure point (Lombok airport, a Gili resort, or a Bali departure) and whether you need a one-way or return.
- Receive a dated, itemized quote. The desk requests pricing from licensed operators for your specific route and date, then relays the all-in figure — aircraft, fees, tender, and tax — with the quote’s validity period stated.
- Confirm water-landing approval before paying a deposit. No booking is confirmed until the operator verifies the landing site is cleared for your date.
- Lock in with a deposit under written cancellation terms. The refund and reschedule policy is confirmed in writing before any payment moves.
- Reconfirm 24-48 hours out. Given how weather-sensitive this corridor is, a final go/no-go check close to departure is standard practice, not an extra step.
Juara Holding Group is an independent concierge and coordination desk, not a seaplane operator. It arranges quotes and logistics through licensed, vetted partners and does not hold an Air Operator Certificate. For a dated quote on any Lombok-Gili route, message the desk on WhatsApp at 6281139414563 or email bd@juaraholding.com with your travel dates, party size, and departure point.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a seaplane charter cost between Lombok and the Gili Islands?
There is no published fare because no scheduled Lombok-Gili seaplane service exists as of September 2026. Every quote is built per aircraft from positioning, landing/tender fees, waiting time, and season, and priced against the boat baseline of IDR 85,000-550,000 per person or per boat — expect a charter quote to sit far above that range.
Why can’t I find an official seaplane price list for this route?
A public price list needs a scheduled, licensed route with a certified water aerodrome. The NTB government’s February 2026 MoU with PT Aman Air covers a planned waterbase at Bendungan Batujai, but Gili Trawangan’s own landing permits were unresolved at that report’s date, so no scheduled fares exist to publish.
Is a seaplane charter cheaper than a private speedboat to Gili Trawangan?
No. A private speedboat from Bangsal Harbour to any Gili is listed around IDR 550,000 per boat, roughly a 15-minute crossing. The nearest citable seaplane benchmark, a Bali-to-Gili charter from a third-party operator dated 18 September 2026, prices the full aircraft near IDR 43.9 million before fees — many times the private-boat cost.
What happens to my deposit if the flight is cancelled for weather?
Get the cancellation and refund terms in writing before paying any deposit. The Lombok Strait’s wind-against-current conditions and wet-season squalls (roughly November-March) regularly cancel water transport; a fair operator reschedules or refunds the affected leg rather than keeping payment for a flight that did not depart.
How do I get a real, dated quote for a Lombok-Gili seaplane charter?
Contact the concierge desk on WhatsApp at 6281139414563 or email bd@juaraholding.com with your travel dates, party size, and departure point (Lombok airport, a Gili resort, or Bali). The desk requests operator pricing for your specific date and relays the all-in, itemized figure with a stated validity period.