How to travel from Uluwatu to Labuan Bajo, Indonesia

The distance between Uluwatu and Labuan Bajo is around 540km (336 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Uluwatu to Labuan Bajo by plane, 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 BajoUluwatu if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ).

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,333,040($89)
Operated by

Citilink Indonesia

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Labuhanbajo.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 524,230($35)
Operated by

Pelni

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Uluwatu and Labuan Bajo

There are several options for getting from Uluwatu to Labuan Bajo by plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 524,230 ($35) and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,333,040 ($89).

The distance between Uluwatu and Labuan Bajo is around 540km (336 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 529km (329 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from Uluwatu and Labuan Bajo by plane.

The quickest way to get from Uluwatu to Labuan Bajo is to fly which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx IDR 1,333,040 ($89).

The cheapest way to travel between Uluwatu and Labuan Bajo is to take a ferry 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 Uluwatu and Labuan Bajo. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ). instead which will take 1h 35m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Uluwatu and Labuan Bajo. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ). instead which will take 1h 35m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Uluwatu and Labuan Bajo. The ferry typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs once a week.

Pelni run the ferry services between Uluwatu and Labuan Bajo. Ferries run once a week and take around 1 day 9h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Uluwatu and Labuan Bajo. Flights depart from Ngurah Rai (DPS) and arrive at Labuan Bajo (LBJ). The flight takes around 1h 15m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Uluwatu and Labuan Bajo with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 15m.

Citilink Indonesia, Indonesia AirAsia, Wings Air and NAM Air fly between Uluwatu and Labuan Bajo. Flights depart from Ngurah Rai (DPS) and and arrive into Labuan Bajo (LBJ). These flights usually take around 1h 15m.

The flight from Uluwatu to Labuan Bajo typically takes around 1h 15m. Flights depart from Ngurah Rai (DPS) 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.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Uluwatu to Labuan Bajo. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ). instead which will take 1h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Uluwatu to Labuan Bajo is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around IDR 1,333,040 ($89).

How do I get from Uluwatu to Labuan Bajo

Compare travel optionsbetween Uluwatu and Labuan Bajo

Transport options from Uluwatu to Labuan Bajo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 35m
IDR 1,333,040($89)
on demand540km (336 miles)
Ferry + 1 similar
1 day 9h
IDR 524,230($35)
once a week655km (407 miles)
Bus and Ferry1 day 11h
IDR 763,875($51)
once a week693km (431 miles)

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Airports near Labuan Bajo

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

LBJ
Komodo Airport (LBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
1km (1 miles) from Labuan Bajo
TMC
Tambolaka Airport (TMC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Labuan Bajo
UPG
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
International Airport
Distance
382km (237 miles) from Labuan Bajo