Four Benoa–Labuan Bajo PELNI sailings listed through early October 2026

Labuan Bajo — A recently circulated timetable lists four PELNI sailings between Benoa, Bali, and Labuan Bajo from 17 September to 8 October 2026, all showing an economy fare of Rp295,500 per passenger according to regional media reports.

The schedule, published by Kupang-based outlets on 12 September 2026, attributes the Benoa–Labuan Bajo route to KM Tilongkabila and KM Leuser, while separate tables in the same report label two October departures as KM Binaiya. Other coverage of KM Binaiya’s 2026 voyages describes the ship serving Benoa–Labuan Bajo on similar dates with the same reported fare.

Because departure times, vessel assignments and ticket prices can be adjusted by the operator, passengers are advised to confirm details directly through PELNI’s official reservation channels before making travel plans.

The timetable lists the first sailing departing Benoa at 7:00 a.m. WITA on Thursday, 17 September 2026, with arrival in Labuan Bajo at 7:00 p.m. WITA on Friday, 18 September. A second Benoa–Labuan Bajo trip in late September is shown as departing Benoa at 11:59 p.m.

WITA on Thursday, 24 September 2026 and arriving in Labuan Bajo at 9:00 a.m. WITA on Saturday, 26 September 2026, with an indicated travel time of one day, nine hours and one minute. These late-September movements align with broader Voyage 17 information for KM Binaiya, which lists Benoa–Bima–Labuan Bajo and return segments in the same period.

October sailings and vessel assignments

The same Benoa–Labuan Bajo timetable includes two October 2026 departures. One trip is scheduled to leave Benoa at 3:00 p.m. WITA on Monday, 5 October 2026 and arrive in Labuan Bajo at 6:00 p.m. WITA on Tuesday, 6 October 2026, with a stated duration of one day and three hours. Another entry lists a departure from Benoa at 7:00 a.m. WITA on Thursday, 8 October 2026, arriving in Labuan Bajo at 3:00 p.m. WITA on Friday, 9 October 2026, with an indicated travel time of one day and eight hours.

Separate voyage tables for KM Binaiya covering 21 September to 2 November 2026 show the ship arriving in Labuan Bajo on 4 October, returning to Benoa on 5 October, and then departing Benoa again at 7:00 a.m. on 8 October before calling at Bima and Labuan Bajo on 9 October. These entries support the presence of KM Binaiya on the Benoa–Labuan Bajo route around the dates listed in the timetable, while other reports highlight KM Leuser’s voyage pattern through Benoa, Bima and Labuan Bajo earlier in September.

Regional transport coverage consistently cites an economy fare of Rp295,500 for Benoa–Labuan Bajo on PELNI’s KM Tilongkabila and KM Binaiya in 2025 and 2026, including September and October sailings. However, ticket prices can vary across classes and over time, and some routes have recorded fare reductions on specific dates. Travelers should therefore treat the Rp295,500 figure as indicative and verify the current price for their chosen date and class in the official booking system.

Booking and travel checks

Media reports state that PELNI tickets for these sailings can be checked or purchased via the PELNI Mobile application, the company’s website and customer contact channels including a call center at (021) 162 and a WhatsApp number at 0811-1621-162. When searching the booking system, passengers should enter Benoa as the departure port, Labuan Bajo as the destination and the intended travel date.

Because published tables differ on whether KM Tilongkabila, KM Leuser or KM Binaiya is operating specific Benoa–Labuan Bajo legs in October 2026, passengers are advised to rely on the vessel name and schedule displayed in PELNI’s official reservation system at the time of purchase rather than on secondary timetable summaries.

Schedule at a glance

• Thursday, 17 September 2026: Benoa 7:00 a.m.; Labuan Bajo Friday, 18 September 7:00 p.m.
• Thursday, 24 September 2026: Benoa 11:59 p.m.; Labuan Bajo Saturday, 26 September 9:00 a.m.
• Monday, 5 October 2026: Benoa 3:00 p.m.; Labuan Bajo Tuesday, 6 October 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, 8 October 2026: Benoa 7:00 a.m.; Labuan Bajo Friday, 9 October 3:00 p.m.
• Indicative economy fare: Rp295,500 per ticket, subject to confirmation at booking.

Sources

• Tribun Kupang - Rute Benoa-Labuan Bajo Hingga 8 Oktober, Jadwal Kapal PELNI KM Binaiya, Tilongkabila, Tiket Rp295.500
• Obnews - Jadwal Kapal Pelni KM Binaiya Hingga 18 Oktober, Benoa-Labuan Bajo, Makassar dan Bontang
• Liputan6 - Jadwal Kapal Pelni September 2026, Ini Rute Favorit dan Tanggal Keberangkatannya
• Kumparan - Jadwal Kapal Pelni Bulan September 2026, Catat Rute Perjalanannya
• Prudensi - Jadwal KM Tilongkabila Bali-Labuan Bajo September 2026 dan Harga Tiket