Labuan bajo located on the west part of Flores island. Known as the main gate to see the Komodo Nasional Nark. Before you decided to travel to Labuan Bajo , there is things that you might be need to know.
From bali there is two ways to get to Labuan bajo. By air plane and by Public Boat.
Public boat is the transportation service provided by PT PELNI (perusahaan pelayaran Indonesia). From bali the boat is departure from Public harbour Benoa harbour located in south part of Bali. It is takes 24 hours travel time from Bali to Labuan Bajo. The Boat will stop to transit harbor which is Lembar in Lombok and Bima in Sumbawa island. The Boat schedule is departure from Bali every Two weeks on regular Schedule and will be change on nasional holliday season. The price for the ticket start from 350.000 / person. The ticket included meals during the travel.
The best way to Labuan bajo is by air plane. The airlines company which provided the service to Labuan bajo is Citilink, Garuda, air asia, batik air and lion air. From bali to Labuan bajo it takes about one hours travel time. The air plane will be arrive at Komodo nasional airport which located 10 minutes away from Labuan bajo harbour. On your arrival you can book the transport to your hotel or directly to Labuan Bajo harbour to get on your boat trip to Komodo nasional park.
Do wee need to make booking in advance?
Yes!!! Along with the popularity of Flores and Labuan bajo that raise every time, the demand of flight ticket to Labuan bajo is very hight. From that reason we really recommend you too book your flight and tour in advance. You can get the flight tickect from view booking side that avalaible online on internet.
If you planning on doing Komodo Tours and departure from Labuan Bajo on same day, there is flight by Batik air in the morning that departure by 08:00 am from Bali and arrive by 09:00 am in Labuan Bajo.