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Labuan Bajo
Gateway to Komodo — where dragons guard the last pink beaches on earth
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Experiences in Labuan Bajo from Rp362.444 per person
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3D2N Akassa Liveaboard Komodo Trip – Komodo Island Adventure
From $23.00 / person
Leticia Liveaboard Private Trip
From $9,677.00 / person
3D2N Komodo Phinisi Tour - Paddle-board & Floating Pool!
From $306.00 / person
Komodo Day Trip: Padar, Pink Beach, Komodo & Manta Point
From $145.00 / person
Komodo Diving Liveaboard
From $500.00 / person
Komodo Luxury 3D2N - Spacious Deck & Outdoor Bathtub
Price on request
Komodo Sailing Trip 3D2N (Open Trip / Liveaboard)
From $242.00 / person
Labuan Bajo Sunset Cruise (Pulau Kalong)
From $32.00 / person
Labuan Bajo to Lombok Sailing
From $258.00 / person
Manta Point Snorkeling Day Trip
From $77.00 / person
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Getting to Labuan Bajo
From the major hubs.
From jakarta · flight
~3.5-4 hours connecting · 10-15 daily via Bali
Rp 1.2M – Rp 2.8M
From bali · flight
~1.5 hours direct · 10-15 daily
Rp 700k – Rp 1.6M
From surabaya · flight
~2-3 hours direct/connecting · 3-5 daily
Rp 900k – Rp 2.0M
Practical Information
- Visa
- Visa-free or visa-on-arrival for 90+ nationalities (USD 35, 30 days, extendable once)
- Currency
- Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). ATMs in town. Carry cash for boat tips, village stops, and the Komodo park fee.
- Power Plug
- Type C/F, 220V/50Hz
- SIM / Data
- Telkomsel at LBJ airport. Reliable coverage in town and on day-trip routes.
- Local Transport
- Fly to LBJ from Bali, Jakarta, or Surabaya. Town center is walkable; ojek (motorbike taxi) for steep hills to hilltop hotels. Boat tours depart Marina Komodo every morning.
- Language
- Bahasa Indonesia + Manggarai dialect
- Tipping
- Not expected; tip boat crew per trip
- Emergency Numbers
- Police 110 · Ambulance 118 · Tourist police 1500-771
Quick Facts — Labuan Bajo
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- Travel Time (penerbangan jakarta cgk)
- ~2 jam 25 menit
- Travel Time (penerbangan surabaya sub)
- ~1,5 jam (tiap hari, Super Air Jet)
- Travel Time (penerbangan denpasar dps)
- ~1–1,5 jam (4–6x/hari)
- Location
- flores, west manggaraisumber
- Region
- Kab. Manggarai Barat, ujung barat Flores, NTT
- Coordinates
- -8.4910, 119.8770
- Transport (bandara)
- penerbangan langsung: Jakarta, Denpasar, Surabaya, Kupang (+ Singapore & KL musiman)
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- Distance from Labuan Bajo
- 17 kmsumber
- Travel Time (dari lbj)
- ~1–1,5 jam (darat + kapal)
- Region
- Desa Rangko, Kec. Boleng
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Things to know before you visit Labuan Bajo
When is the best time to visit Labuan Bajo?
April to June and September to November offer the calmest seas and best diving visibility. The dry season means clear skies for island hopping and reliable manta ray encounters.
How long should I plan to stay in Labuan Bajo?
3-5 days ideal — 1 day town orientation and Bukit Cinta sunset, 2-3 days Komodo park boat tour, optional 1 day Wae Rebo overland or Cunca Wulang canyon swim.
How do I get to Labuan Bajo?
Fly to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) from Bali (1.5 hours), Jakarta, or Surabaya. Most visitors connect through Bali — it is the quickest and most scenic gateway to Komodo.
What are the must-do experiences in Labuan Bajo?
Three signature experiences in Labuan Bajo:
• Komodo dragon trekking on Rinca Island
• Snorkeling the pink-sand shores of Pink Beach
• Manta ray diving at Manta Point
Where should I stay in Labuan Bajo?
Hilltop boutique hotels with marina views (Plataran, Sudamala) for premium; mid-range hotels in town center; budget guesthouses near the port. Range: budget Rp 350K, luxury cliff-side Rp 4M+ per night.
What food and dishes are worth trying in Labuan Bajo?
Seafood-forward town: ikan bakar at Mediterraneo, sunset dinner at Plataran, casual local at Warung Pelangi. Try kopi Flores at Bajo Bakery and arak made on the surrounding islands.
What should I prepare before traveling to Labuan Bajo?
Before traveling to Labuan Bajo: Visa-free or visa-on-arrival for 90+ nationalities (USD 35, 30 days, extendable once). Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). ATMs in town. Carry cash for boat tips, village stops, and the Komodo park fee. Plug: Type C/F, 220V/50Hz. SIM: Telkomsel at LBJ airport. Reliable coverage in town and on day-trip routes.. Tipping: Not expected; tip boat crew per trip. Emergency: Police 110 · Ambulance 118 · Tourist police 1500-771