Family Travel Agent Stefania Astolfi: Labuan Bajo

Labuan Bajo Indonesia

Labuan Bajo is a fishing town at the western end of Flores in the Nusa Tenggara region of eastern Indonesia. Once a small fishing village, Labuan Bajo (also spelled Labuhanbajo and Labuanbajo) on Flores is now a busy, bustling tourism centre. It’s the starting point for trips to Komodo Island and Rinca Island, home to the famous Komodo dragons. Nearby Kanawa and Seraya Islands offer great opportunities for diving and snorkelling, and every evening at Kalong Island thousands of flying fox bats put on an incredible display. Within a few hours of Labuan Bajo you’ll find several waterfalls, trekking routes and a wide variety of beaches. The town itself is quite small and can easily be crossed on foot in 10–15 minutes. There are a number of interesting churches and a mosque. Ojeks (3,000–5,000 Rp) and bemos pass every 5 minutes if you get tired of walking. You can rent a motorbike for 75,000 Rp per day. There are now four working ATMs in the town and the road is paved. Komodo Airport is located just 2 km from the centre of Labuan Bajo and has 4–6 daily flights arriving from Bali. The port has daily ferry departures to Bima and weekly or bi‑weekly departures to Denpasar and Sulawesi.

Recommended airport

Komodo Airport (LBJ)

Nearby destinations

Labuan Bajo, Indonesia

Labuan Bajo Indonesia