How to travel from Banyuwangi to Labuan Bajo, Indonesia

The distance between Banyuwangi and Labuan Bajo is around 639km (397 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Banyuwangi to Labuan Bajo by plane, ferry, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Labuan BajoBanyuwangi if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Banyuwangi International (BWX) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ).

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,872,245($125)
Operated by

Citilink Indonesia

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2 similiar routes

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Gilimanuk then take the bus to Terminal Mengwi then take a ferry to Labuhanbajo.

  • Duration1 day 13h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 853,745($57)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Banyuwangi and Labuan Bajo

There are several options for getting from Banyuwangi to Labuan Bajo by plane, ferry, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 644,050 ($43) and will take around 1 day 15h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,872,245 ($125).

The distance between Banyuwangi and Labuan Bajo is around 639km (397 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 607km (377 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Banyuwangi and Labuan Bajo by plane.

The quickest way to get from Banyuwangi to Labuan Bajo is to fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx IDR 1,872,245 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Banyuwangi and Labuan Bajo is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 644,050 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Banyuwangi and Labuan Bajo. We recommend that you fly from Banyuwangi International (BWX) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ). instead which will take 2h 10m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Banyuwangi and Labuan Bajo. We recommend that you fly from Banyuwangi International (BWX) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ). instead which will take 2h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Banyuwangi and Labuan Bajo. Flights depart from Banyuwangi International (BWX) and arrive at Labuan Bajo (LBJ) - via Ngurah Rai (DPS). The flight takes around 1h 55m.

There is no direct flight from Banyuwangi to Labuan Bajo. There is however a flight that goes via Ngurah Rai (DPS). This services will take at least 2h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Banyuwangi to Labuan Bajo typically takes around 1h 55m. Flights depart from Banyuwangi International (BWX) and and arrive into Labuan Bajo (LBJ).

The closest major airport to Labuan Bajo is Komodo Airport (LBJ) (LBJ) which is approximately 1km (1 miles) from Labuan Bajo. Tambolaka Airport (TMC) (TMC) and Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) (UPG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Banyuwangi to Labuan Bajo. We recommend that you fly from Banyuwangi International (BWX) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ). instead which will take 2h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Banyuwangi to Labuan Bajo is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around IDR 1,872,245 ($125).

How do I get from Banyuwangi to Labuan Bajo

Compare travel optionsbetween Banyuwangi and Labuan Bajo

Transport options from Banyuwangi to Labuan Bajo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 10m
IDR 1,872,245($125)
on demand639km (397 miles)
Train and Plane8h 40m
IDR 1,632,595($110)
once daily1,090km (677 miles)
Ferry, Bus and Plane5h 40m
IDR 1,542,730($105)
once daily688km (428 miles)
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar
1 day 13h
IDR 853,745($57)
once a week790km (491 miles)
Bus and Ferry1 day 15h
IDR 644,050($43)
once a week790km (491 miles)

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Airports near Labuan Bajo

The following major airports near Labuan Bajo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.

LBJ
Komodo Airport (LBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
1km (1 miles) from Labuan Bajo
TMC
Tambolaka Airport (TMC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Labuan Bajo
UPG
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
International Airport
Distance
382km (237 miles) from Labuan Bajo