Lombok to Flores is a classic eastern Indonesia travel move for people heading from beaches, surf breaks, and the Gili access points toward Labuan Bajo, Komodo National Park, and the islands around western Flores. The GoAsia database currently stores one section for this route: Lombok to Flores. The only listed mode is Flight, the class is Economy, prices range from about $99 to $101, and the stored duration is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Because the route data lists flight only, this guide treats Lombok to Flores as an air route. That is important for planning. Indonesia has many tempting island to island travel ideas, but this page should be used for the stored air connection rather than for long sea itineraries. For most travelers, flying is the practical way to link Lombok with Flores when the goal is to reach Labuan Bajo quickly and keep energy for boat trips, diving, hiking, or onward travel after arrival.
Lombok to Flores by Flight
The DB option is simple: Flight in Economy class from Lombok to Flores. The listed journey time is 1 hour 15 minutes, which makes it a short domestic flight in the air. The fare range is narrow at about $99 to $101, so the decision is less about choosing between very different price levels and more about fitting the flight around your hotel checkout, airport transfer, baggage needs, and Flores arrival plan.
Flights normally suit travelers who want to reach Flores without spending a full travel day crossing islands. If you are planning Komodo National Park, a liveaboard departure, a dive schedule, or a limited holiday window, the time saving is the biggest benefit. A short Economy flight also keeps the route straightforward for families, couples with luggage, and solo travelers who do not want to manage a complex chain of local transfers.
The listed duration should still be understood as the transport section, not the full door to door journey. You need time to reach Lombok International Airport, check in, pass security, board, land in Flores, collect baggage if needed, and continue to your hotel or meeting point. For an easy day, do not plan a tight boat departure immediately after landing unless the operator has confirmed that your timing is realistic.
Price, Duration, and Class
| Section | Mode | Price | Duration | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lombok to Flores | Flight | $99 to $101 | 1 hour 15 minutes | Economy |
The stored price range of about $99 to $101 is easy to compare because it is so compact. Still, check what the ticket includes before booking. Economy fares may differ by baggage allowance, seat selection, payment fees, or change rules. If you are carrying dive gear, camera equipment, or trekking gear, baggage conditions can matter more than a small difference in base fare.
The 1 hour 15 minutes duration is the fastest and only stored option for this page. It is ideal if you want to move from Lombok to Flores and still have useful time left on arrival day. That said, eastern Indonesia travel is weather sensitive, and island airports can feel more variable than large city hubs. Build in a buffer if you have an onward tour briefing, hotel transfer, or domestic connection after arrival.
Airport Planning in Lombok
Lombok is larger than many first time visitors expect. The transfer to the airport can feel very different depending on whether you are staying in Kuta Lombok, Senggigi, Mataram, the south coast, or coming from a Gili island connection. Work backward from your flight and allow time for road conditions, luggage loading, and any final hotel checkout steps. If you are starting from the Gilis, remember that reaching the airport means first getting back to mainland Lombok and then continuing by road.
Arrive at the airport with documents and baggage organized. Domestic flights are usually straightforward, but check in queues, security, and baggage drop can still take time. Keep passports or identity documents, booking references, medicines, batteries, and valuables in your hand luggage. If you are traveling with equipment for diving or photography, check airline baggage rules before you pay rather than assuming everything will be accepted as standard luggage.
Arriving in Flores
For many travelers, Flores arrival means Labuan Bajo and the gateway to Komodo National Park. The airport is close enough to town that the arrival transfer is not usually complicated, but you should still confirm your hotel address, pickup point, or tour meeting location before you fly. Labuan Bajo is compact but hilly in places, and arriving with large bags can be tiring in hot weather.
If your main reason for flying is a Komodo trip, check whether your operator wants you in town the evening before departure. Some boat trips require a briefing, passport details, equipment checks, or an early pickup the next morning. In that case, arriving a day ahead is more comfortable than trying to land and immediately connect to the harbor. The short flight helps, but it should not tempt you into overloading the same day.
Who Should Choose This Route?
Choose the DB flight option if your priority is speed, simplicity, and preserving your travel energy. It is the best fit for short itineraries, travelers heading to Komodo tours, and anyone who wants a clean link between two major eastern Indonesia travel areas. The route is also useful when you are combining Lombok beaches with Flores landscapes and want the journey between them to be a small part of the trip rather than the main event.
The route is less suited to travelers whose main goal is slow overland adventure, because this GoAsia page does not store those products. Within the available DB data, there is no mode comparison to make. You are choosing an Economy flight, then deciding how much airport buffer, baggage flexibility, and arrival planning you need.
Practical Tips Before Booking
- Use the DB mode as the frame. This route is Flight only.
- Round the fare expectation. The stored Economy fare is about $99 to $101.
- Plan your Lombok transfer carefully. Airport access varies a lot by beach area and island connection.
- Do not stack a tight tour connection. Give yourself a buffer before any boat briefing or harbor pickup in Flores.
- Check baggage inclusions. Dive gear, camera bags, and trekking packs can change the real cost of a cheap fare.
- Keep arrival details offline. Save your hotel, pickup contact, and meeting point before flying.
Timetable
| Flight Lombok - Flores $ 94.68–95.69 1h 15m | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
You can book train, bus, flight, taxi, van, and ferry tickets from Lombok to Flores directly on GoAsia.cc. Use the booking tool on this page to compare all available options and prices in real time.
The only listed option is an Economy flight, with DB fares from about $99 to $101.
The fastest and only listed option is the Economy flight, with a DB duration of 1 hour 15 minutes.
The stored flight duration is 1 hour 15 minutes, not including airport transfers, check in, baggage claim, or onward transport.
The DB Economy flight fare is about $99 to $101.
Economy is the only class listed in the GoAsia route data.
Yes. Many travelers use Flores, especially Labuan Bajo, as the gateway for Komodo trips, but you should allow arrival buffer before any boat departure.
No. Add transfer time from your Lombok hotel or island connection, plus airport procedures before departure.