How to travel from Padang to Flores, Indonesia

There are several options for getting from Padang to Flores by plane, taxi, bus, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around IDR 1,797,355 ($120) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 6h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,325,105 ($220).

The distance between Padang and Flores is around 2,529km (1,571 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 Padang and Flores by plane and taxi.

The quickest way to get from Padang to Flores is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx IDR 3,325,105 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Padang and Flores is to fly which will typically cost around IDR 1,797,355 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

There is no train service that runs between Padang and Flores. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a taxi to Jaong. instead which will take 6h 30m.

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Padang and Flores. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a taxi to Jaong. instead which will take 6h 30m.

Yes you can fly from Padang and Flores. Flights depart from Minangkabau (PDG) and arrive at Bajawa (BJW) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 7h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Padang to Flores. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) and Kupang (KOE). This services will take at least 8h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Padang to Flores typically takes around 7h 45m. Flights depart from Minangkabau (PDG) and and arrive into Bajawa (BJW).

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 Padang to Flores. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a taxi to Jaong. instead which will take 6h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padang to Flores is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around IDR 3,325,105 ($220).