How to travel from Bontang to Komodo, Indonesia

The distance between Bontang and Komodo is around 1,244km (773 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 9hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Bontang to Komodo by taxi, plane, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Taxi, Plane and Ferry

Take a taxi to APT Pranoto (AAP) then fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a ferry to Komodo National Park.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Flight time4h 35m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 5,691,625($380)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi, Bus and Ferry

Take a taxi to Samarinda then take the bus to Balikpapan then take a ferry to Makassar then Labuhanbajo and then to Komodo National Park.

  • Duration2 days 14h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,213,215($81)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bontang and Komodo

There are several options for getting from Bontang to Komodo by taxi, plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a taxi, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 1,213,215 ($81) and will take around 2 days 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 9hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 5,691,625 ($380).

The distance between Bontang and Komodo is around 1,244km (773 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 983km (611 miles)

It takes around 9hrs to get from Bontang and Komodo by taxi, plane and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Bontang to Komodo is to take a taxi, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 9hrs and will set you back approx IDR 5,691,625 ($380).

The cheapest way to travel between Bontang and Komodo is to take a taxi, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 1,213,215 ($81) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bontang and Komodo. We recommend that you take a taxi to APT Pranoto (AAP) then fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a ferry to Komodo National Park. instead which will take 9hrs.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bontang and Komodo. We recommend that you take a taxi to APT Pranoto (AAP) then fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a ferry to Komodo National Park. instead which will take 9hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bontang to Komodo. We recommend that you take a taxi to APT Pranoto (AAP) then fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a ferry to Komodo National Park. instead which will take 9hrs.

The closest major airport to Komodo is Komodo Airport (LBJ) (LBJ) which is approximately 36km (23 miles) from Komodo. Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport (BMU) (BMU) and Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP) (LOP) 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 Bontang to Komodo. We recommend that you take a taxi to APT Pranoto (AAP) then fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a ferry to Komodo National Park. instead which will take 9hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bontang to Komodo is to take a taxi, then fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9hrs and will usually cost around IDR 5,691,625 ($380).

How do I get from Bontang to Komodo

Compare travel optionsbetween Bontang and Komodo

Transport options from Bontang to Komodo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi, Plane and Ferry + 1 similar
9hrs
IDR 5,691,625($380)
once daily2,971km (1,846 miles)
Taxi, Bus, Plane and Ferry10h 45m
IDR 5,646,690($375)
once daily1,900km (1,181 miles)
Taxi, Bus and Ferry
2 days 14h
IDR 1,213,215($81)
once a week1,244km (773 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Bontang and Komodo

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Airports near Komodo

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

LBJ
Komodo Airport (LBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
36km (23 miles) from Komodo
BMU
Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport (BMU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
96km (59 miles) from Komodo
LOP
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP)
International Airport
Distance
363km (225 miles) from Komodo