The distance between Mataram and Ambon Island is around 2,066km (1,284 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7h 10m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Mataram to Ambon Island by plane, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ambon Island → Mataram if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Lombok (LOP) to Ambon (AMQ).
Batik Air
+ 3 others1 similiar route
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Take a ferry to Bau-Bau and then to Ambon.
Pelni
There are several options for getting from Mataram to Ambon Island by plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 718,940 ($48) and will take around 4 days 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 7h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 5,571,800 ($370).
The distance between Mataram and Ambon Island is around 2,066km (1,284 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,433km (890 miles)
It takes around 7h 10m to get from Mataram and Ambon Island by plane.
The quickest way to get from Mataram to Ambon Island is to fly which takes around 7h 10m and will set you back approx IDR 5,571,800 ($370).
The cheapest way to travel between Mataram and Ambon Island is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 718,940 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Mataram and Ambon Island. We recommend that you fly from Lombok (LOP) to Ambon (AMQ). instead which will take 7h 10m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mataram and Ambon Island. We recommend that you fly from Lombok (LOP) to Ambon (AMQ). instead which will take 7h 10m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Mataram and Ambon Island. The ferry typically takes around 4 days 5h and departs once a week.
Pelni run the ferry services between Mataram and Ambon Island. Ferries run once a week and take around 4 days 5h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Yes you can fly from Mataram and Ambon Island. Flights depart from Lombok (LOP) and arrive at Ambon (AMQ) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 5h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Mataram to Ambon Island. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 7h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Mataram to Ambon Island typically takes around 5h 40m. Flights depart from Lombok (LOP) and and arrive into Ambon (AMQ).
The closest major airport to Ambon Island is Pattimura Airport (AMQ) (AMQ) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Ambon Island. Namlea Airport (NAM) (NAM) and Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) (MDC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Mataram to Ambon Island. We recommend that you fly from Lombok (LOP) to Ambon (AMQ). instead which will take 7h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mataram to Ambon Island is to fly which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around IDR 5,571,800 ($370).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 7h 10m | IDR 5,571,800($370) | hourly | 3,542km (2,201 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Plane | 10h 25m | IDR 6,485,455($435) | twice daily | 3,560km (2,212 miles) |
Ferry | 4 days 5h | IDR 718,940($48) | once a week | 2,066km (1,284 miles) |
Batik Air
Citilink Indonesia
Lion Mentari Airlines
Garuda Indonesia
Eka Jaya Fastboat
Gili Gili Fast Boat
Pelni
The following major airports near Ambon Island offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.