Planning a trip to Lombok and wondering about bringing your trusty surfboard along? We totally get it! Your board is like an old friend.
Now, while we’ve got a sweet collection of boards here at LMBK that you’re welcome to use, we know sometimes you just want your own board.
If you’re planning on bringing your own board, we’ve rounded up the surfboard policies and website links for the main airlines flying into Lombok and Bali.
Do remember, airline rules can be as changeable as the tides! It’s best to double-check their websites and help desks before you book.
If you need any more info, just give us a shout. We’re stoked to help you have an epic surf adventure!
Last Updated: Sept 26th 2024
Lion Air Group
Effective 12 May 2024
The Lion Air Group consists of Lion Air, Wings Air and Batik Air, the three main airlines that fly from Bali to Lombok.
A recent policy change has resulted in Wings Air increasing their surfboard handling fee; therefore, we recommend Lion or Batik Air, particularly if travelling with multiple boards.
Terms and conditions for customers who wish to bring a surfboard:
- Surfboards are packaged well – neatly and safely
- For flights with Lion Air, Batik Air, and Super Air Jet the maximum length is 230cm (about 7.5 feet)
- Flights via Wings Air note that the maximum length is 200 cm
- The maximum weight of 1 surfboard is 23 kg each
- The Special Baggage form will need to be completed
- The handling Fee is charged per piece (per board not per bag) and segment according to each Point Of Sale.
- Surfboard weight is not included in the Free Baggage Allowance and Prepaid Baggage
The Batik Air and Lion Air surfboard fees
| Point of Sales | Handling Fee |
| Indonesia | IDR 200,000 |
| Singapore | SGD 20.00 |
| Malaysia | MYR 60.00 |
| Australia | AUD 20.00 |
| Taiwan | TWD 410 |
| China | CNY 100 |
| Thailand | THB 475 |
| Others | USD 20.00 |
Fees for Wings Air
*Effective May 12th 2024 the airline handling fee for Wings Air surfboard fee has increased.
| Point of Sales | Handling Fee |
| Indonesia | IDR 1,000,000 |
| Singapore | SGD 85.00 |
| Malaysia | MYR 272.00 |
| Australia | AUD 96.00 |
| Taiwan | TWD 2100 |
| China | CNY 462 |
| Thailand | THB 2155 |
| Others | USD 66.00 |
https://www.lionair.co.id/en/lion-experience/frequently-asked-questions
https://kblionairen.kb.botplatform.io/article/terms–conditions-to-bring-surfboard/701
Air Asia Indonesia
Effective 1st May 2018 and until further notice (valid as of Sept 26th 2024), passengers who are departing to and from Australia, point to point and Fly-Thru bookings, will be entitled to a complimentary sports equipment fee.
Surfboards will be carried free of charge under their conditional complimentary policy.
Surfboard which are entitled as complimentary* are:
- Mini-mal
- Longboard
- Fish surfboard
- Soft board
- Stand-up Paddle board
- Body board/Boogie board
* Kitesurfing boards and windsurfing boards are not included.
- One (1) recognized Surfboard bag per passenger
- Maximum weight: 15kg per recognized Surfboard bag – additional weight will be charged as excess baggage
- Additional weight will be charged as excess baggage
- Surfboard weighing more will not be accepted
- Check-in Requirement: Must be packed in a recognized surfboard bag
- Equipment accepted as one sporting equipment and must not exceed 277cm about 9 feet 1 inch
- For occupational health and safety surfboard bag must not exceed 32kg
- To avail simply arrive at the Air Asia check-in counter and ask a staff member to assist you. This is dependent on the departure point, so be sure to double-check with your specific journey
- Surfboards must be packed in a recognized surfboard bag and must not exceed 277cm in length
The handling fees for sporting equipment from other departure points are dependent on weight and can be found on the Air Asia Website:
https://www.airasia.com/aa/about-us/en/gb/fees-and-charges.html
Garuda Indonesia
The Garuda surfboard policy offers a free additional 23kg of baggage for sporting equipment subject to space availability. The length of the board cannot exceed 300 cm (about 9 feet 10 inches) for most aircraft.
There are a couple of exceptions if travelling on different aircraft. The CRJ1000 aircraft has a maximum length of 230cm (about 7 feet 6 inches) and the ATR aircraft has a maximum length of 160cm (about 5 feet 3 inches).
If you have connecting flights, the baggage rules will apply to the aircraft with the smallest length limit.
If surfboards exceed 300cm or 32kg, they must be transported by GA Cargo. Be sure to contact Garuda before your flight to ensure their oversized baggage limit has not been reached yet.
https://www.garuda-indonesia.com/id/en/garuda-indonesia-experience/baggage-info
Excess Baggage Calculator : https://www.garuda-indonesia.com/au/en/garudamiles/excess-baggage-rate-calculator
Citilink Airline
For passengers who are not Citisport members, sports baggage will incur an additional fee.
The number and dimensions of surfboards allowed on the flight are dependent on the aircraft.
As of April 1st 2024:
- For the Airbus 320, a maximum of ten surfboards is permitted and the length cannot exceed 227cm (about 7 feet 5 inches)
- For the ATR 72-600, a maximum of two surfboards is permitted, with a length that cannot exceed 170cm (about 5 feet 7 inches)
The Citilink surfboard policy fees are provided in the table below (fee not including Value Added Tax).
There is also an excess fee for weight over 30kg.
| Weight | Price (domestic) | Price (International) |
| 0-5kg | IDR 111,000 | IDR 150,000 |
| 6-10kg | IDR 166,500 | IDR 200,000 |
| 11-15kg | IDR 222,000 | IDR 250,000 |
| 16-20kg | IDR 277,500 | IDR 300,000 |
| 21-25kg | IDR 333,000 | IDR 350,000 |
| 26-30kg | IDR 388,500 | IDR 400,000 |
https://www.citilink.co.id/en/bagasi-olahraga/
Scoot
Scoot includes surfboards and other sporting equipment in their baggage allowance. Surfboards etc, counts towards your pre-purchased baggage allowance.
If you exceed their allowance, the usual additional baggage charges will apply. This policy also applies if travelling to or from the USA.
They are unable to accept any item above 32kg as checked baggage with a maximum length of 230cm (about 7 feet 6 inches), and these items may have to be re-packed or sent as cargo. Connect with your local cargo agent prior to your travel if you wish to transport any item above 32kg as cargo.
Simply purchase the amount of luggage weight you need which will include your checked baggage and surfboard bag combined.
https://www.flyscoot.com/en/plan/booking-your-flight/baggage#sport-equipment
Additional baggage calculator: https://www.flyscoot.com/en/plan/scoot-fees-chart
