How to travel from East Nusa Tenggara to Surabaya, Indonesia

The distance between East Nusa Tenggara and Surabaya is around 810km (504 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from East Nusa Tenggara to Surabaya by plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SurabayaEast Nusa Tenggara if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) to Juanda International (SUB).

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,033,480($69)
Operated by

Lion Mentari Airlines

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port.

  • Duration3 days 13h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 479,295($32)
Operated by

Pelni

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between East Nusa Tenggara and Surabaya

There are several options for getting from East Nusa Tenggara to Surabaya by plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 479,295 ($32) and will take around 3 days 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,033,480 ($69).

The distance between East Nusa Tenggara and Surabaya is around 810km (504 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 889km (552 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from East Nusa Tenggara and Surabaya by plane.

The quickest way to get from East Nusa Tenggara to Surabaya is to fly which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx IDR 1,033,480 ($69).

The cheapest way to travel between East Nusa Tenggara and Surabaya is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 479,295 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between East Nusa Tenggara and Surabaya. We recommend that you fly from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) to Juanda International (SUB). instead which will take 1h 50m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between East Nusa Tenggara and Surabaya. We recommend that you fly from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) to Juanda International (SUB). instead which will take 1h 50m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between East Nusa Tenggara and Surabaya. The ferry typically takes around 3 days 13h and departs once a week.

Pelni run the ferry services between East Nusa Tenggara and Surabaya. Ferries run once a week and take around 3 days 13h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from East Nusa Tenggara and Surabaya. Flights depart from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) and arrive at Juanda International (SUB). The flight takes around 1h 30m.

Yes there is a direct flight between East Nusa Tenggara and Surabaya with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 30m.

Lion Mentari Airlines, Citilink Indonesia and Garuda Indonesia fly between East Nusa Tenggara and Surabaya. Flights depart from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) and and arrive into Juanda International (SUB). These flights usually take around 1h 30m.

The flight from East Nusa Tenggara to Surabaya typically takes around 1h 30m. Flights depart from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) and and arrive into Juanda International (SUB).

The closest major airport to Surabaya is Juanda International Airport (SUB) (SUB) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Surabaya. Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG) (MLG) and Blimbingsari Airport (BWX) (BWX) 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 East Nusa Tenggara to Surabaya. We recommend that you fly from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) to Juanda International (SUB). instead which will take 1h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from East Nusa Tenggara to Surabaya is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around IDR 1,033,480 ($69).

How do I get from East Nusa Tenggara to Surabaya

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Transport options from East Nusa Tenggara to Surabaya
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
1h 50m
IDR 1,033,480($69)
on demand810km (504 miles)
Fly to Juanda International (SUB)2h 40m
IDR 1,258,150($84)
on demand1,264km (786 miles)
Fly to Juanda International (SUB)3h 30m
IDR 1,183,260($79)
on demand1,519km (944 miles)
Ferry
3 days 13h
IDR 479,295($32)
once a week1,709km (1,062 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between East Nusa Tenggara and Surabaya

Airlines

Ferry operators

Airports near Surabaya

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

SUB
Juanda International Airport (SUB)
International Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Surabaya
MLG
Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Surabaya
BWX
Blimbingsari Airport (BWX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
213km (132 miles) from Surabaya