Getting to Labuan Bajo
Labuan Bajo is one of the most popular destinations among tourists, both local and foreign.
Offering spectacular views from various angles holds many interesting things that you can explore. Located on the westernmost point of Flores lies a breathtaking small fishing village named Labuan Bajo. Labuan Bajo continues to develop as a tourist city; the city is also developed as a transit city and the port city that becomes the entrance from Sape, West Nusa Tenggara to mainland Flores, East Nusa Tenggara. There are many ways to get here. Start by taking a plane, taking a boat, or even going by land route from java island.
Flight
The international airport in Labuan Bajo is named International Airport (LBJ). It is supported by the government and short-listed for future enhancement of its facilities. You can directly from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport Jakarta (CGK) or Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) in Denpasar Bali. Flights can be made through TransNusa in cooperation with Aviastar to fly twice daily from Denpasar (Bali) to Komodo Airport in Labuan Bajo with a distance of one hour.
Ship
Many ships have a route to Labuan Bajo. Some of them are relatively cheap, and some are in the form of luxury live inboard packages. Choose a trip according to the travel budget. There are only two ships serving from the Bali-Labuan Bajo route, namely KM WIlis from Denpasar – Badas (Sumbawa) – Labuan Bajo. Besides KM Wilis, KM Tilongkabila boat can also take you to your destination with Denpasar – Mataram – Bima – Labuan Bajo route. The cost for the ship is approximately IDR 200.000- up to IDR 300.000- including breakfast and dinner on board.