The distance between Labuan Bajo and Padang is around 2,431km (1,511 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 55m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Labuan Bajo to Padang by plane, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Padang → Labuan Bajo if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) to Minangkabau (PDG).
Garuda Indonesia
+ 3 othersTake a ferry to Makassar, Tanjung Priok then Tanjung Balai Karimun and then to Dumai then take the bus to Padang.
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There are several options for getting from Labuan Bajo to Padang by plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around IDR 1,632,595 ($110) and will take around 5 days 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 4,074,005 ($270).
The distance between Labuan Bajo and Padang is around 2,431km (1,511 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,320km (1,441 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Labuan Bajo and Padang by plane.
The quickest way to get from Labuan Bajo to Padang is to fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx IDR 4,074,005 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Labuan Bajo and Padang is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 1,632,595 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Labuan Bajo and Padang. We recommend that you fly from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 4h 55m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Labuan Bajo and Padang. We recommend that you fly from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 4h 55m.
Yes you can fly from Labuan Bajo and Padang. Flights depart from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) and arrive at Minangkabau (PDG) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 4h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Labuan Bajo to Padang. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 4h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Labuan Bajo to Padang typically takes around 4h 15m. Flights depart from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) 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 Labuan Bajo to Padang. We recommend that you fly from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 4h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Labuan Bajo to Padang is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around IDR 4,074,005 ($270).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 4h 55m | IDR 4,074,005($270) | hourly | 2,431km (1,511 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 5 days 12h | IDR 1,632,595($110) | once a week | 3,827km (2,378 miles) |
Garuda Indonesia
Citilink Indonesia
Batik Air
Lion Mentari Airlines
Pelni
Batam Jet
Yanti Group
The following major airports near Padang offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.