Two Airports Are Being Used for MotoGP Traffic
Bali and Lombok Airports Offers Flexible Routes for MotoGP Fans
The Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia 2026 is set to bring
thousands of racing fans to Lombok for an exciting MotoGP weekend at the
Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit. Taking place from October 9 to
11, 2026, the event is expected to generate significant travel activity across
Bali and Lombok as domestic and international visitors make their way to
Mandalika.
Two
Airport Options for International and Domestic Visitors
For spectator planning their journey to the race, two
airports can serve as major arrival points: I Gusti Ngurah Rai International
Airports in Bali (DPS) and Lombok International Airport (LOP).The two
airports provide different travel options depending on visitors’ itineraries,
arrival schedules, and plans before or after the MotoGP weekend.
Lombok International Airports is the most direct airport
option for visitors heading straight to Mandalika, as it located relatively
close to the circuit. Indonesia Travel also highlights Lombok International
Airport as a convenient gateway to the Mandalika area, with Bali and other
major Indonesian cities connected by air.
Arriving
at Bali Airport? Continue by Fast Boat
Some international travelers may choose to arrive at Ngurah
Rai International Airport (DPS) in Bali, particularly if they want to spend
time exploring Bali before continuing to Lombok. From Bali, travelers have
several options to reach Lombok, including fast boats and flights.
For MotoGP spectators arriving at Bali Airport, one
practical option is to book a fast boat from Bali to Lombok and continue their
journey by land toward the Mandalika area. Fast boat services operate
between Bali and Lombok, with routes available from ports such as Padangbai and
Serangan.
Book Your
Bali-Lombok Transfer in Advance
After arriving in Bali, spectators can book their fast
boat ticket through Gilitransfers.com, which provides transportation
bookings connecting Bali, Lombok, and the Gili island. The platform also offers
private car transfers in Bali and Lombok.
Visitors continuing from a Lombok harbor to Mandalika can
also arrange their ground transportation in advance through Gilitransfers.com,
making it easier to coordinate the journey from the port to their accommodation
or the Mandalika area.
Arriving at Lombok Airport? Explore the Gili
Islands After MotoGP
For travelers
flying directly into Lombok International Airport (LOP), the journey can
be even more straightforward. After enjoying the MotoGP weekend, visitors can
extend their trip by exploring Lombok and the famous Gili Islands.
Gili Trawangan,
Gili Meno, and Gili Air are three of the most popular islands around Lombok and
can be reached by boat from Bangsal Harbor.
Spectators who
want to continue their holiday after the race can book transportation from
Lombok Airport to the Gili Islands through GiliTransfers.com. The service
can help arrange ground transportation between Lombok Airport and destinations
around Lombok and the Gili Islands.
Turn a MotoGP Weekend into a Longer Holiday
Choosing between
Bali Airport and Lombok Airport gives MotoGP visitors the flexibility to design
a trip that combines motorsport with Indonesia’s island tourism. Travelers arriving through Bali can enjoy a
fast-boat journey to Lombok, while those flying directly to Lombok can continue
their holiday toward the Gili Islands after the race.
With the right transportation arrangements, the 2026 MotoGP experience can become more than just a race weekend—it can be the starting point for a wider exploration of Bali, Lombok, and the Gili Islands.