How to travel from Bengkulu to Flores, Indonesia

The distance between Bengkulu and Flores is around 2,129km (1,323 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 5h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bengkulu to Flores by plane, taxi, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly to Ende (ENE)

Fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Ende (ENE).

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time5h 15m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,587,665($105)
Operated by

Citilink Indonesia

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Taxi, Train, Car and Ferry

Take a taxi to Tebing Tinggi/Empat Lawang then take the train to Kertapati then drive to Tanjung Api Api then take a ferry to Terminal Muntok then drive to Belinyu Port then take a ferry to Tanjung Priok and then to Maumere then drive to Ende.

  • Duration6 days
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 2,156,825($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bengkulu and Flores

There are several options for getting from Bengkulu to Flores by plane, taxi, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around IDR 1,587,665 ($105) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,085,460 ($205).

The distance between Bengkulu and Flores is around 2,129km (1,323 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,072km (1,288 miles)

It takes around 6h 5m to get from Bengkulu and Flores by plane.

The quickest way to get from Bengkulu to Flores is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx IDR 3,085,460 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Bengkulu and Flores is to fly which will typically cost around IDR 1,587,665 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bengkulu and Flores. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a taxi to Jaong. instead which will take 5h 25m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bengkulu and Flores. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a taxi to Jaong. instead which will take 5h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bengkulu and Flores. Flights depart from Bengkulu (BKS) and arrive at Bajawa (BJW) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 5h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Bengkulu to Flores. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) and Kupang (KOE). This services will take at least 6h 5m (not including layover time).

The flight from Bengkulu to Flores typically takes around 5h 35m. Flights depart from Bengkulu (BKS) and and arrive into Bajawa (BJW).

The closest major airport to Flores is Bajawa Soa Airport (BJW) (BJW) which is approximately 55km (34 miles) from Flores. Komodo Airport (LBJ) (LBJ) 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 Bengkulu to Flores. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Bajawa (BJW). instead which will take 6h 5m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bengkulu to Flores is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 5m and will usually cost around IDR 1,707,485 ($115).

How do I get from Bengkulu to Flores

Compare travel optionsbetween Bengkulu and Flores

Transport options from Bengkulu to Flores
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Ende (ENE) + 3 similar
5h 25m
IDR 1,587,665($105)
on demand2,743km (1,704 miles)
Fly6h 5m
IDR 1,707,485($115)
on demand2,824km (1,755 miles)
Plane and Taxi5h 25m
IDR 3,085,460($205)
on demand2,129km (1,323 miles)
Taxi and Plane7h 25m
IDR 5,991,180($400)
on demand2,223km (1,382 miles)
Taxi, Train, Car and Ferry + 1 similar
6 days
IDR 2,156,825($145)
once a week3,439km (2,137 miles)
Taxi to Kota Padang, train, car and ferry8 days 13h
IDR 2,291,625($155)
once a week4,539km (2,821 miles)

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Airports near Flores

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

BJW
Bajawa Soa Airport (BJW)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Flores
LBJ
Komodo Airport (LBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Flores
UPG
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
International Airport
Distance
399km (248 miles) from Flores