How do you get from Bali to Flores?

The fastest way is the direct flight from Denpasar (DPS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ), about 75–90 minutes gate to gate with 4–8 departures daily and one-way fares of roughly USD 50–150. Alternatives are the 4-day sailing route via Lombok, the 3–5 day overland-and-ferry route via Sape, or a private charter.

Is there a direct ferry from Bali to Flores?

No — there is no direct passenger ferry between Bali and Flores. The sea connection runs island by island: Bali to Lombok, Lombok to Sumbawa, then the long ASDP crossing from Sape to Labuan Bajo, which is why the full overland-and-ferry route takes 3–5 days.

How long is the flight from Bali to Labuan Bajo?

About 75–90 minutes gate to gate. Batik Air, Indonesia AirAsia, Garuda Indonesia and Wings Air fly the route daily, with extra frequencies in the July–August and holiday peaks. Morning flights are the safest choice if you board a boat the same day.

Can you take a boat from Bali to Flores?

Yes, via Lombok: scheduled 4-day, 3-night sailings board at Bangsal or Senggigi and cross to Labuan Bajo through Moyo, Satonda and Komodo National Park. Open-trip cabins on this route typically run USD 350–750 per person based on competitor research; deluxe cabins and full private charters are the comfortable tier of the same crossing.

How much does a Bali to Komodo tour cost?

End-to-end packages with Komodo Luxury start from USD 5,000 per person, covering return Bali–Labuan Bajo flights, private transfers, an optional hotel night and a 3-day, 2-night luxury phinisi liveaboard. A same-day Komodo trip from Bali starts from USD 9,000 per group of up to 6, and every visitor also needs the Komodo National Park entry ticket of IDR 650.000 per person (dated ticket).

Do I have to go through Lombok to reach Flores by sea?

On scheduled boats, yes — the classic sailing route boards in Lombok, and the ferry route also passes through it on the way to Sumbawa and Sape. Private charters are the exception: a repositioning charter can sail directly out of Bali, priced per boat and quoted against your dates.

Bali to Flores: Flights, Boats & Cruises Compared 2026

Bali to Flores is a 90-minute flight from Denpasar to Labuan Bajo, or a four-day sailing via Lombok and Sumbawa that arrives through Komodo National Park.

Flight: about 90 minutes, USD 50–150 one way
Sailing: 4D3N, USD 350–750 per person
End-to-end package from USD 5,000 per person
Komodo Airport is 15 minutes from the harbour

Costs compared, 2026

Flight Denpasar–Labuan Bajo

Basis: One way, per person
Price: USD 50–150

Open-trip cabin, 4D3N via Lombok

Basis: Per person
Price: USD 350–750

End-to-end package, 3D2N phinisi + flights

Basis: Per person
Price: From USD 5,000

7D6N private sailing package

Basis: Per person
Price: From USD 8,000

Komodo day trip from Bali, flights included

Basis: Per group, up to 6
Price: From USD 9,000

Full yacht charter, top of fleet

Basis: Per yacht, per night
Price: From USD 18,000

Komodo National Park entry

Basis: Per person, dated
Price: USD 40-50

Option	Basis	Price
Flight Denpasar–Labuan Bajo	One way, per person	USD 50–150
Open-trip cabin, 4D3N via Lombok	Per person	USD 350–750
End-to-end package, 3D2N phinisi + flights	Per person	From USD 5,000
7D6N private sailing package	Per person	From USD 8,000
Komodo day trip from Bali, flights included	Per group, up to 6	From USD 9,000
Full yacht charter, top of fleet	Per yacht, per night	From USD 18,000
Komodo National Park entry	Per person, dated	USD 40-50

Flight fares are early-2026 published prices; open-trip cabin rates are market research. Package and charter rates are Komodo Luxury live 2026 pricing.

The three bays of Padar Island seen from the ridge

Three things worth knowing about the flight

Book morning departures in high season. Afternoon build-up over the mountains delays later rotations, and boats sailing that day will not wait for you.

Sit on the left flying east. On a clear day the window frames Rinjani, the Sumbawa coastline and finally the islands of Komodo on approach.

The airport is effectively in town — about fifteen minutes from the marina, so a private transfer has you aboard before lunch.

Which route fits

Pick by what you are optimising for

Honeymooners

Fly, then board a private phinisi the same day — maximum privacy per day of leave.

Divers

Fly, always. Every transit day saved is a day at Manta Point or Castle Rock.

Families & first-timers

The end-to-end package — one booking covers flights, transfers, boat and park permits.

Experienced travellers

The 4D3N sailing via Lombok. Arriving in Labuan Bajo by sea is something no flight gives you.

Ninety minutes, or four days

Costs compared, 2026

Three things worth knowing about the flight

Pick by what you are optimising for

Honeymooners

Divers

Families & first-timers

Experienced travellers

Frequently Asked Questions

Work out the right route

Ninety minutes, or four days

In short

Costs compared, 2026

Three things worth knowing about the flight

Pick by what you are optimising for

Honeymooners

Divers

Families & first-timers

Experienced travellers

Other routes into Flores

Flores to Lombok

Labuan Bajo to Maumere

Lombok to Flores

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the flight from Bali to Flores?

Can I take a boat from Bali to Flores?

Is a Komodo day trip from Bali possible?

What about the overland route via Sape?

How do I get back to Bali?

Work out the right route