How to travel from Surabaya to East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

The distance between Surabaya and East Nusa Tenggara is around 811km (504 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Surabaya to East Nusa Tenggara by plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out East Nusa TenggaraSurabaya if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ).

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,557,705($105)
Operated by

Lion Mentari Airlines

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Kupang Ferry Terminal.

  • Duration3 days 13h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 479,295($32)
Operated by

Pelni

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Surabaya and East Nusa Tenggara

There are several options for getting from Surabaya to East Nusa Tenggara by plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 479,295 ($32) and will take around 3 days 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,557,705 ($105).

The distance between Surabaya and East Nusa Tenggara is around 811km (504 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 889km (552 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Surabaya and East Nusa Tenggara by plane.

The quickest way to get from Surabaya to East Nusa Tenggara is to fly which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx IDR 1,557,705 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Surabaya and East Nusa Tenggara is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 479,295 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Surabaya and East Nusa Tenggara. We recommend that you fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ). instead which will take 1h 50m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Surabaya and East Nusa Tenggara. We recommend that you fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ). instead which will take 1h 50m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Surabaya and East Nusa Tenggara. The ferry typically takes around 3 days 13h and departs once a week.

Pelni run the ferry services between Surabaya and East Nusa Tenggara. Ferries run once a week and take around 3 days 13h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Surabaya and East Nusa Tenggara. Flights depart from Juanda International (SUB) and arrive at Labuan Bajo (LBJ). The flight takes around 1h 30m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Surabaya and East Nusa Tenggara with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 30m.

Lion Mentari Airlines, Citilink Indonesia and Garuda Indonesia fly between Surabaya and East Nusa Tenggara. Flights depart from Juanda International (SUB) and and arrive into Labuan Bajo (LBJ). These flights usually take around 1h 30m.

The flight from Surabaya to East Nusa Tenggara typically takes around 1h 30m. Flights depart from Juanda International (SUB) and and arrive into Labuan Bajo (LBJ).

The closest major airport to East Nusa Tenggara is Bajawa Soa Airport (BJW) (BJW) which is approximately 43km (27 miles) from East Nusa Tenggara. 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 Surabaya to East Nusa Tenggara. We recommend that you fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ). instead which will take 1h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Surabaya to East Nusa Tenggara is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around IDR 1,557,705 ($105).

How do I get from Surabaya to East Nusa Tenggara

Compare travel optionsbetween Surabaya and East Nusa Tenggara

Transport options from Surabaya to East Nusa Tenggara
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
1h 50m
IDR 1,557,705($105)
on demand811km (504 miles)
Fly to Kupang (KOE)2h 40m
IDR 1,482,820($100)
on demand1,266km (787 miles)
Fly to Waingapu (WGP)3h 45m
IDR 1,527,750($100)
on demand1,634km (1,015 miles)
Ferry
3 days 13h
IDR 479,295($32)
once a week1,709km (1,062 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Surabaya and East Nusa Tenggara

Airlines

Ferry operators

Airports near East Nusa Tenggara

The following major airports near East Nusa Tenggara offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.

BJW
Bajawa Soa Airport (BJW)
Domestic Airport
Distance
43km (27 miles) from East Nusa Tenggara
LBJ
Komodo Airport (LBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
89km (56 miles) from East Nusa Tenggara
UPG
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
International Airport
Distance
408km (254 miles) from East Nusa Tenggara