East Flores Timpora meeting bolsters foreign‑visitor monitoring
A coordination meeting led by the Sikka Class II Immigration Office in East Flores on 17 September 2026 brought local government, law‑enforcement and…
Travel & Access
Flights, ferries, fees, permits and weather advisories.
October 2026 KM Wilis calls link Labuan Bajo and Kupang on limited dates
Independent schedules for KM Wilis show multiple October 2026 calls at Labuan Bajo and Kupang, but only one direct Labuan Bajo–Kupang economy sailing…
KM Wilis Listed for Two Kupang–Labuan Bajo Sailings in October
KM Wilis is listed for two Kupang–Labuan Bajo sailings in October 2026, both at Rp391,500 in economy class, according to a published Pelni schedule re…
No official WIG 2026 role yet for Labuan Bajo’s Golo Koe Festival
Indonesia’s flagship Wonderful Indonesia Gastronomy 2026 programme has confirmed dates and venues for its main events in Solo and Yogyakarta, but curr…
Wings Air’s Ende–Labuan Bajo Route Operating on 17 September 2026
Komodo Airport’s official flight board for 17 September 2026 lists two Wings Air arrivals from Ende, indicating that the Ende–Labuan Bajo corridor was…
Pulau Kalong’s Flying Foxes Paint the Komodo Sunset Sky
Pulau Kalong, a mangrove-clad islet between Rinca and Papagarang in Komodo National Park, offers a boat-based sunset view of thousands of flying foxes…
Cruise Call in Ende Puts Focus on Access to Kelimutu and Wologai
A September 14 cruise ship call at Ende brought foreign tourists on a one-day visit to Kelimutu and Wologai.
KM Wilis Voyage 16 links Labuan Bajo and Makassar on 8–9 September 2026
KM Wilis is scheduled to sail from Labuan Bajo to Makassar on 8–9 September 2026 as part of Voyage 16.2026 Ex Dock, according to regional media summar…
Labuan Bajo’s Growth Shows Momentum, Not a Bali Replacement Yet
Government backing and rising visitor numbers have turned Labuan Bajo into one of Indonesia’s fastest-growing destinations beyond Bali, but currently…
Anak Krakatau Ash Disrupts Jakarta–Labuan Bajo Flights
Volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau’s eruption disrupted Jakarta–Labuan Bajo services on 6 September 2026, with Komodo Airport and transport officials rep…
Komodo National Park’s 1,000-Visitor Cap Reshapes 2026 Travel Plans
Komodo National Park has enforced a park-wide daily cap of about 1,000 visitors since April 2026, with mandatory advance booking and updated entrance…
Labuan Bajo tourist boats resume after quake, park areas reopen
Tourist boats resumed service to Komodo National Park after the Aug. 15 earthquake, while West Manggarai authorities said Komodo and Padar reopened af…
Indonesia speeds repairs at five quake-hit airports in NTT
Indonesia’s civil aviation authority is inspecting and repairing five earthquake-damaged airports in East Nusa Tenggara, prioritising terminal and run…
Immigration launches staff housing project at Labuan Bajo office
Immigration authorities have launched construction of state housing flats for Labuan Bajo immigration personnel, aiming to improve staff welfare and p…
Customary control shapes access to sacred sites in Ndoso hills
Local reporting describes Pongkor Ngguling and Liang Nggam in Tentang Village, Ndoso, as sacred forest-rock landscapes where entry is controlled by cu…