How to travel from Surabaya to Flores, Indonesia

The distance between Surabaya and Flores is around 906km (563 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Surabaya to Flores by plane, taxi, 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 FloresSurabaya if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Ende (ENE).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,782,375($120)
Operated by

Lion Mentari Airlines

+ 2 others

1 similiar route

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ferry
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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Maumere then drive to Ende.

  • Duration2 days 19h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 524,230($35)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Surabaya and Flores

There are several options for getting from Surabaya to Flores by plane, taxi, ferry, car and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around IDR 524,230 ($35) and will take around 2 days 19h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,156,825 ($145).

The distance between Surabaya and Flores is around 906km (563 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 877km (545 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Surabaya and Flores by plane and taxi.

The quickest way to get from Surabaya to Flores is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx IDR 2,156,825 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Surabaya and Flores is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around IDR 524,230 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Surabaya and Flores. We recommend that you fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a taxi to Jaong. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Surabaya and Flores. We recommend that you fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a taxi to Jaong. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Surabaya and Flores. Flights depart from Juanda International (SUB) and arrive at Ende (ENE) - via Kupang (KOE). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from Surabaya to Flores. There is however a flight that goes via Kupang (KOE). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Surabaya to Flores typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Juanda International (SUB) 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.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Surabaya to Flores. We recommend that you fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a taxi to Jaong. instead which will take 3h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Surabaya to Flores is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around IDR 2,156,825 ($145).

How do I get from Surabaya to Flores

Compare travel optionsbetween Surabaya and Flores

Transport options from Surabaya to Flores
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 25m
IDR 1,782,375($120)
on demand1,520km (944 miles)
Plane and Taxi3h 20m
IDR 2,156,825($145)
on demand906km (563 miles)
Ferry and Car + 1 similar
2 days 19h
IDR 524,230($35)
once a week1,452km (902 miles)
Bus and Ferry3 days
IDR 763,875($51)
once a week1,384km (860 miles)

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Airports near Flores

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

BJW
Bajawa Soa Airport (BJW)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Flores
LBJ
Komodo Airport (LBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Flores
UPG
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
International Airport
Distance
399km (248 miles) from Flores