How to travel from Semarang to Flores, Indonesia
The distance between Semarang and Flores is around 1,721km (1,070 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 5h 10m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Semarang to Flores by plane, taxi, train, ferry, car and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Flores → Semarang if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Taxi
Fly from Ahmad Yani (SRG) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a taxi to Jaong.
- Duration5h 10m
- Flight time3h 30m
- Typical costIDR 3,714,535($250)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Malang Arjosari Bus Station and then to Denpasar then take a ferry to Pelabuhan Bima and then to Ende.
- Duration3 days 12h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 838,765($56)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Semarang and Flores
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Semarang to Flores by plane, taxi, train, ferry, car and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take a ferry and then drive which costs around IDR 793,830 ($53) and will take around 2 days 22h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,714,535 ($250).
The distance between Semarang and Flores is around 1,721km (1,070 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,134km (704 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Semarang and Flores by plane and taxi.
The quickest way to get from Semarang to Flores is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx IDR 3,714,535 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Semarang and Flores is to take the train, then take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around IDR 793,830 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Semarang and Flores. We recommend that you fly from Ahmad Yani (SRG) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a taxi to Jaong. instead which will take 5h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Semarang and Flores. We recommend that you fly from Ahmad Yani (SRG) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a taxi to Jaong. instead which will take 5h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Semarang to Flores. We recommend that you fly from Ahmad Yani (SRG) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a taxi to Jaong. instead which will take 5h 10m.
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.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Semarang to Flores. We recommend that you fly from Ahmad Yani (SRG) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a taxi to Jaong. instead which will take 5h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Semarang to Flores is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around IDR 3,714,535 ($250).
Compare travel optionsbetween Semarang and Flores
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Taxi | 5h 10m | IDR 3,714,535($250) | on demand | 2,004km (1,245 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 2 similar | 3 days 12h | IDR 838,765($56) | once a week | 1,721km (1,070 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Car | 2 days 22h | IDR 793,830($53) | once a week | 1,729km (1,075 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Car | 3 days | IDR 808,810($54) | once a week | 1,802km (1,119 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Semarang and Flores
Airlines
Batik Air
Lion Mentari Airlines
Garuda Indonesia
Citilink Indonesia
Ferry operators
Pelni
Bus companies
Damri
Nusantara
Mtrans
Train operators
Kereta API
Airports near Flores
The following major airports near Flores offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Bajawa Soa Airport (BJW)
- Distance
- 55km (34 miles) from Flores
Komodo Airport (LBJ)
- Distance
- 78km (48 miles) from Flores
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
- Distance
- 399km (248 miles) from Flores