How to travel from Mataram to Flores, Indonesia

There are several options for getting from Mataram to Flores by ferry, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 434,360 ($29) and will take around 2 days 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,276,650 ($150).

The distance between Mataram and Flores is around 769km (478 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 494km (307 miles)

It takes around 2 days 8h to get from Mataram and Flores by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Mataram to Flores is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx IDR 2,276,650 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Mataram and Flores is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 434,360 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

There is no train service that runs between Mataram and Flores. We recommend that you fly from Lombok (LOP) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a taxi to Jaong. instead which will take 4h 50m.

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mataram and Flores. We recommend that you fly from Lombok (LOP) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a taxi to Jaong. instead which will take 4h 50m.

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Mataram and Flores. The ferry typically takes around 2 days 8h and departs once a week.

Pelni run the ferry services between Mataram and Flores. Ferries run once a week and take around 2 days 8h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Yes you can fly from Mataram and Flores. Flights depart from Lombok (LOP) and arrive at Ende (ENE) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 6hrs.

There is no direct flight from Mataram to Flores. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) and Kupang (KOE). This services will take at least 7h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Mataram to Flores typically takes around 6hrs. Flights depart from Lombok (LOP) and and arrive into Ende (ENE).

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.

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Mataram to Flores. We recommend that you take a ferry to Pelabuhan Bima and then to Ende. instead which will take 2 days 8h.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mataram to Flores is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 2 days 8h and will usually cost around IDR 434,360 ($29).