How to Get to Labuan Bajo in 2026: Flights from Bali, Jakarta, Singapore & Kuala Lumpur

Last updated: August 2026

The quick answer: Komodo Airport (LBJ) now has direct flights from Bali, Jakarta, Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur. Which one to book depends entirely on where you’re starting from — here’s the route for each.

Komodo Airport is now genuinely international

For years, reaching Labuan Bajo meant flying into Bali or Jakarta first, then catching a domestic connection. That’s no longer the only way in. Komodo Airport has grown into a real international gateway, with direct flights now landing from Singapore (Scoot) and Kuala Lumpur (AirAsia) — both roughly twice a week. If you’re travelling from Southeast Asia, that can mean skipping Bali entirely.

Which flight to book, by where you’re coming from

From Singapore

Scoot flies direct to Labuan Bajo. It currently runs only a couple of times a week, so it’s worth locking in dates early rather than assuming daily availability.

From Kuala Lumpur

AirAsia flies direct, also around twice weekly. Same advice — check the specific operating days before building your itinerary around it.

From Jakarta (CGK)

The busiest domestic route into Labuan Bajo. Five airlines cover it — Garuda Indonesia, Batik Air, Citilink, Indonesia AirAsia, and Super Air Jet — with multiple flights most days and a flight time of roughly 2 hours 20–30 minutes. Fares swing widely by airline and how far ahead you book: budget carriers can dip close to USD 100 on sale, while standard fares on full-service airlines run USD 200–300.

From Bali (DPS)

The short hop most travelers actually take. Batik Air and Indonesia AirAsia fly it non-stop, several times a day, in about 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes. It’s also the cheapest leg — fares start well under USD 100 one-way on budget fares.

Which route actually makes sense for you

• Flying in from elsewhere in Asia? Check the Singapore or Kuala Lumpur direct routes first — if the days line up with your trip, it saves an entire connection.
• Flying in from outside Asia? Route through Bali. It’s Indonesia’s best-connected international airport, and the onward hop to Labuan Bajo is short, frequent, and cheap.
• Already in Indonesia? Jakarta and Bali both connect daily; Bali is faster and usually cheaper if you have the choice.

Practical tips before you book

• Don’t book a same-day international connection into Labuan Bajo. If your international flight lands in Bali or Jakarta in the afternoon or evening, spend the night there rather than risking a tight domestic connection — delays on this route aren’t rare.
• Morning flights are worth the earlier alarm. They get you into Labuan Bajo with enough daylight to check in and settle before your first boat day.
• Check baggage allowance separately. Budget carriers on the Bali and Jakarta routes often charge extra for checked bags — factor it into your fare comparison.
• Komodo Airport itself is small and fast. One terminal, quick baggage claim, and about 5–10 minutes by car into central Labuan Bajo.