How to travel from Flores to Padang, Indonesia

There are several options for getting from Flores to Padang by taxi, plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a taxi, then take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around IDR 2,426,430 ($160) and will take around 6 days 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 4,373,565 ($290).

The distance between Flores and Padang is around 2,526km (1,569 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,394km (1,488 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Flores and Padang by taxi and plane.

The quickest way to get from Flores to Padang is to fly which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx IDR 4,373,565 ($290).

The cheapest way to travel between Flores and Padang is to take a taxi, then take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 2,426,430 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.

There is no train service that runs between Flores and Padang. We recommend that you fly from Ende (ENE) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 5h 45m.

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Flores and Padang. We recommend that you fly from Ende (ENE) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 5h 45m.

Yes you can fly from Flores and Padang. Flights depart from Ende (ENE) and arrive at Minangkabau (PDG) - via Labuan Bajo (LBJ). The flight takes around 5hrs.

There is no direct flight from Flores to Padang. There is however a flight that goes via Labuan Bajo (LBJ) and Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 5h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Flores to Padang typically takes around 5hrs. Flights depart from Ende (ENE) and and arrive into Minangkabau (PDG).

The closest major airport to Padang is Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) (PDG) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Padang. Sultan Syarif Kasim II Airport (PKU) (PKU) and Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport (FLZ) (FLZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Flores to Padang. We recommend that you take a taxi to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then fly from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 6h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Flores to Padang is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around IDR 4,673,120 ($310).