The distance between Surabaya and Labuan Bajo is around 811km (504 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 50m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Surabaya to Labuan Bajo by plane, train, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Labuan Bajo → Surabaya if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ).
Lion Mentari Airlines
Take the train to Ketapang then take a ferry to Gilimanuk then take the bus to Terminal Mengwi then take a ferry to Labuhanbajo.
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There are several options for getting from Surabaya to Labuan Bajo by plane, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 778,855 ($52) and will take around 1 day 19h. 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 Labuan Bajo is around 811km (504 miles).
It takes around 1h 50m to get from Surabaya and Labuan Bajo by plane.
The quickest way to get from Surabaya to Labuan Bajo 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 Labuan Bajo is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 778,855 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Surabaya and Labuan Bajo. We recommend that you fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ). instead which will take 1h 50m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Surabaya and Labuan Bajo. We recommend that you fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ). instead which will take 1h 50m.
Yes you can fly from Surabaya and Labuan Bajo. 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 Labuan Bajo with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 30m.
Lion Mentari Airlines fly between Surabaya and Labuan Bajo. 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 Labuan Bajo typically takes around 1h 30m. Flights depart from Juanda International (SUB) and and arrive into Labuan Bajo (LBJ).
The closest major airport to Labuan Bajo is Komodo Airport (LBJ) (LBJ) which is approximately 1km (1 miles) from Labuan Bajo. Tambolaka Airport (TMC) (TMC) 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 Surabaya to Labuan Bajo. 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 Labuan Bajo is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around IDR 1,557,705 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 1h 50m | IDR 1,557,705($105) | on demand | 811km (504 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 19h | IDR 898,675($60) | once a week | 1,085km (674 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 19h | IDR 778,855($52) | once a week | 1,089km (676 miles) |
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Pelni
Bali Jaya Trans
Lion Mentari Airlines
Kereta API
The following major airports near Labuan Bajo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.