How to Get to Komodo Island?
Getting to Komodo Island is easier than
you imagine. Here’s a quick guide to the
most common routes.
Komodo Island is part of Komodo National Park, located in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), Indonesia. The park includes several famous islands such as Komodo Island, Rinca Island, Padar Island, and many smaller islets surrounding Labuan Bajo.
- From INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS
Flight Route
Direct Flight: Kuala Lumpur (KUL) → Labuan Bajo (LBJ)
Flight Time: ~ 3 hours 40 minutes
Air Distance: ± 2,350–2,383 km
Airline: AirAsia Malaysia (Flight No. AK336 / AK337)
Departure Frequency: Daily, with morning and evening services
How to Book Tickets:
- Book directly via the AirAsia MOVE app or airasia.com
- Tickets are also available through online travel agents (OTAs) or tour operators
- From BALI
Flight Route
Direct Flight: Bali (DPS) → Labuan Bajo (LBJ)
Flight Time: ~ 1 hour
Air Distance: ± 520 km
Airlines: Garuda Indonesia, Citilink, AirAsia, Batik Air, Wings Air
Departure Frequency: Daily, with morning, midday, and afternoon services
Sea Route (PELNI Ship)
Route: Benoa Port (Denpasar) → Lembar (Lombok) → Bima (NTB) → Labuan Bajo
Travel Duration: ~ 1.5–2 days
Vessel Types: KM Binaiya, KM Tilongkabila, KM Awu, KM Lawit
How to Book Tickets:
- Tickets can be purchased via the PELNI Mobile app, the official PELNI website
- Tickets are also available at Benoa Port, or through authorized PELNI agents
Important to Know:
- Schedules are not daily
- Departures may occur 1–3 times per month
- Routes are not always direct
- Sailing times may change due to weather, port congestion, or transit duration
- Always check the exact sailing date before planning your journey
Sea Route (Ferry)
Route: Bali → Lombok → Bima (NTB) → Labuan Bajo
Total Travel Duration: ~ 1.5–2 days
Step-by-Step Overview:
1. Denpasar → Padang Bai Harbor (Bali)
- Transport: Shuttle, taxi, public bus, or motorbike
- Travel Time: ~ 2–3 hours
2. Padang Bai Harbor (Bali) → Lembar Harbor (Lombok)
- Transport: Ferry
- Travel Time: ~ 4–5 hours
- Note: Ferries operate frequently, nearly 24 hours
Common Ferry Types: KMP Roditha, KMP Nusa Jaya Abadi, KMP Wihan Bahari, KMP Salindo Mutiara, KMP Marina Segunda, KMP Jatra I / Jatra II
3. Lembar Harbor (Lombok) → Bima (NTB)
- Transport: Large passenger ship (PELNI)
- Travel Time: ~ 18–24 hours
Common PELNI Ships: KM Tilongkabila, KM Wilis, KM Awu, KM Leuser, KM Binaiya
4. Bima → Sape Harbor → Labuan Bajo
- Bima → Sape: Bus or private car (~ 3–4 hours)
- Sape → Labuan Bajo: Ferry (~ 6–8 hours)
Common Ferry Types: KMP Citra Nusantara, KMP Nusa Bhakti, KMP Tanjung Koako, KMP Bahtera Nusantara
How to Book Tickets:
- PELNI Ships: Via PELNI Mobile app, pelni.co.id, port ticket counters, or authorized agents
- Ferries: Via Ferizy app/website, local ferry offices, or official agents
Important to Know:
- Travel times are highly weather dependent
- Ferry and ship schedules may change without notice
- Tickets should be purchased in advance, especially during peak season, as sailings often sell out
- From JAKARTA
Flight Route
Direct Flight: Soekarno Hatta (CGK) - Labuan Bajo (LBJ)
Flight Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Air Distance: ± 1.550 km
Airlines: Garuda Indonesia, Citilink, AirAsia, Batik Air
Departure Frequency: Daily, with morning and midday services
Sea Route (PELNI Ship & Ferry)
Route: Jakarta → Surabaya → Bima → Labuan Bajo
Travel Duration: ~ 5-7 days
Step-by-Step Overview:
1. Jakarta → Surabaya
- Transport: Tanjung Priok Port (Jakarta) to Tanjung Perak Port (Surabaya) by PELNI passenger ship
- Travel Time: ~ 24–30 hours
Common PELNI Ships: KM Dobonsolo, KM Gunung Dempo, KM Cirema
2. Surabaya → Bima
- Transport: PELNI passenger ship
- Travel Time: ~ 2–3 days
- Note: Travelers usually stay one night in Surabaya while waiting for the next PELNI sailing to Bima Port
Common PELNI Ships: KM Wilis, KM Tilongkabila, KM Binaiya
3. Bima → Sape
- Transport: Bus or Travel
- Travel Time: ~ 3-4 hours
How to Book Tickets:
- Book directly via the AirAsia MOVE app or airasia.com
- Tickets are also available through online travel agents (OTAs) or tour operators
4. Sape → Labuan Bajo
- Transport: Ferry
- Travel Time: ~ 6–8 hours
Common Ferry Types: KMP Citra Nusantara, KMP Nusa Bhakti, KMP Tanjung Koako, KMP Bahtera Nusantara
How to Book Tickets:
- Tickets can be purchased via the PELNI Mobile app, the official PELNI website
- Tickets are also available at Benoa Port, or through authorized PELNI agents
Important to Know:
- Travel time may be longer if you need to wait for the Sape – Labuan Bajo ferry schedule
- As PELNI schedules are not daily, it is mandatory to allocate sufficient buffer time
- Travel time may change depending on sea weather conditions, transit duration, and port docking queues
- From LOMBOK
Flight Route
Direct Flight: Lombok (LOP) - Labuan Bajo (LBJ)
Flight Time: ~ 1 hour
Air Distance: ± 430 km
Airlines: Wings Air
Departure Frequency: Not daily, typically 3–5 times per week (morning & midday)
Sea Route (PELNI Ship / DLU)
Route 1: Ampenan Harbour (Lombok) – Bima Harbour (Sumbawa) – Labuan Bajo | ~ 24 hours
Route 2: Gili Mas Harbour (West Lombok) – Wae Kelambu Harbour (Labuan Bajo) | ~ 18–19 hours
Vessel Type: PELNI or KM Dharma Rucitra VIII (DLU)
Travel Duration: ~ 18 – 24 hours
How to Book Tickets:
- PELNI: Tickets can be purchased via the PELNI Mobile app, the official PELNI website
- DLU: Via the DLU app, official website (tiket.dlu.co.id), or DLU branch offices and authorized agents
Arriving in Labuan Bajo: Gateway to Komodo Island. All Komodo Island experiences are accessed by boat, and this is where Waturanda takes care of the rest — from itinerary planning to sailing experience.