The fastest way to travel from Lombok to Labuan Bajo is via a direct, 75-minute flight from Lombok International Airport (LOP) to Komodo Airport (LBJ). The flight operated daily by Wings Air. If direct flights are sold out, connecting flights with a layover at Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) in Bali are widely available.
Alternatively, budget-conscious travelers can opt for a multi-day overland and public ferry route crossing Sumbawa, while those seeking a scenic experience can book a popular 3-to-4-night island-hopping cruise that sails directly into Komodo National Park.
By Air (Fastest)
- Fly from Lombok (LOP) to Denpasar (DPS), then take a direct domestic flight to Komodo Airport (LBJ).
- The total flight and layover time usually takes about 3 to 5 hours, depending on the airline’s schedule.
- Komodo Airport is very close, just about a 10-minute drive from downtown or the port of Labuan Bajo.
Top Domestic Hubs to Labuan Bajo (LBJ)
- From Bali (DPS): This is the most popular gateway route. Daily nonstop flights are operated by Indonesia AirAsia and Batik Air. The average direct flight time is roughly 1 hour and 15 to 20 minutes, with typical one-way fares starting around IDR 1,350,000 to IDR 1,500,000.
- From Jakarta (CGK): Direct capital routes are readily available via Super Air Jet, Batik Air, or Garuda Indonesia. The nonstop transit time takes roughly 2.5 hours, with baseline prices generally starting from IDR 1,660,000.
- From Surabaya (SUB): Daily nonstop flights connect Juanda International Airport to Komodo Airport. The direct route is exclusively operated by Super Air Jet, featuring an average flight time of 1 hour and 30 minutes and one-way ticket pricing starting around IDR 1,880,000