https://komodotimes.com/Komodo Times reports on Komodo National Park, Labuan Bajo and Flores: conservation, marine life and diving, travel and access, the tourism economy, explainers and data.en© 2026 PT. Kabar Delapan Belashttps://komodotimes.com/assets/site/brand/icon-144.pnghttps://komodotimes.com/144144Sun, 20 Sep 2026 21:53:30 +0800 https://komodotimes.com/october-2026-km-wilis-calls-link-labuan-bajo-and-kupang-on-limited-dateshttps://komodotimes.com/october-2026-km-wilis-calls-link-labuan-bajo-and-kupang-on-limited-datesSun, 20 Sep 2026 21:53:30 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessIndependent schedules for KM Wilis show multiple October 2026 calls at Labuan Bajo and Kupang, but only one direct Labuan Bajo–Kupang economy sailing appears in Pelni’s online listing for 10 October. https://komodotimes.com/km-wilis-listed-for-two-kupang-labuan-bajo-sailings-in-octoberhttps://komodotimes.com/km-wilis-listed-for-two-kupang-labuan-bajo-sailings-in-octoberSun, 20 Sep 2026 21:53:26 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessKM 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 reported by Pos Kupang and supported by another timetable. https://komodotimes.com/no-official-wig-2026-role-yet-for-labuan-bajos-golo-koe-festivalhttps://komodotimes.com/no-official-wig-2026-role-yet-for-labuan-bajos-golo-koe-festivalSun, 20 Sep 2026 21:53:23 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessIndonesia’s flagship Wonderful Indonesia Gastronomy 2026 programme has confirmed dates and venues for its main events in Solo and Yogyakarta, but current public information does not show any official role for the Golo Koe Festival in… https://komodotimes.com/east-flores-timpora-meeting-bolsters-foreignvisitor-monitoringhttps://komodotimes.com/east-flores-timpora-meeting-bolsters-foreignvisitor-monitoringSun, 20 Sep 2026 21:53:03 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessA coordination meeting led by the Sikka Class II Immigration Office in East Flores on 17 September 2026 brought local government, law‑enforcement and regional stakeholders together to strengthen joint monitoring of foreign nationals and… https://komodotimes.com/wings-airs-ende-labuan-bajo-route-operating-on-17-september-2026https://komodotimes.com/wings-airs-ende-labuan-bajo-route-operating-on-17-september-2026Sun, 20 Sep 2026 21:53:01 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessKomodo Airport’s official flight board for 17 September 2026 lists two Wings Air arrivals from Ende, indicating that the Ende–Labuan Bajo corridor was scheduled and operating, supported by independent timetable data from multiple booking… https://komodotimes.com/pulau-kalongs-flying-foxes-paint-the-komodo-sunset-skyhttps://komodotimes.com/pulau-kalongs-flying-foxes-paint-the-komodo-sunset-skySun, 20 Sep 2026 21:52:20 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessPulau Kalong, a mangrove-clad islet between Rinca and Papagarang in Komodo National Park, offers a boat-based sunset view of thousands of flying foxes leaving their roosts. https://komodotimes.com/cruise-call-in-ende-puts-focus-on-access-to-kelimutu-and-wologaihttps://komodotimes.com/cruise-call-in-ende-puts-focus-on-access-to-kelimutu-and-wologaiSun, 20 Sep 2026 21:52:06 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessA September 14 cruise ship call at Ende brought foreign tourists on a one-day visit to Kelimutu and Wologai. https://komodotimes.com/km-wilis-voyage-16-links-labuan-bajo-and-makassar-on-8-9-september-2026https://komodotimes.com/km-wilis-voyage-16-links-labuan-bajo-and-makassar-on-8-9-september-2026Sun, 20 Sep 2026 21:51:05 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessKM 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 summarising PT Pelni’s timetable. https://komodotimes.com/labuan-bajos-growth-shows-momentum-not-a-bali-replacement-yethttps://komodotimes.com/labuan-bajos-growth-shows-momentum-not-a-bali-replacement-yetSun, 20 Sep 2026 21:50:55 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessGovernment backing and rising visitor numbers have turned Labuan Bajo into one of Indonesia’s fastest-growing destinations beyond Bali, but currently published statistics support a picture of strong momentum rather than clear evidence that… https://komodotimes.com/anak-krakatau-ash-disrupts-jakarta-labuan-bajo-flightshttps://komodotimes.com/anak-krakatau-ash-disrupts-jakarta-labuan-bajo-flightsSun, 20 Sep 2026 21:50:53 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessVolcanic ash from Anak Krakatau’s eruption disrupted Jakarta–Labuan Bajo services on 6 September 2026, with Komodo Airport and transport officials reporting multiple cancellations and over a thousand passengers affected. https://komodotimes.com/komodo-national-parks-1000-visitor-cap-reshapes-2026-travel-planshttps://komodotimes.com/komodo-national-parks-1000-visitor-cap-reshapes-2026-travel-plansSun, 20 Sep 2026 21:50:08 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessKomodo National Park has enforced a park-wide daily cap of about 1,000 visitors since April 2026, with mandatory advance booking and updated entrance fees and surcharges reshaping how travellers, divers and operators plan trips from Labuan… https://komodotimes.com/labuan-bajo-tourist-boats-resume-after-quake-park-areas-reopenhttps://komodotimes.com/labuan-bajo-tourist-boats-resume-after-quake-park-areas-reopenSun, 20 Sep 2026 21:49:36 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessTourist boats resumed service to Komodo National Park after the Aug. 15 earthquake, while West Manggarai authorities said Komodo and Padar reopened after safety checks and marine activity remained under oversight. https://komodotimes.com/indonesia-speeds-repairs-at-five-quake-hit-airports-in-ntthttps://komodotimes.com/indonesia-speeds-repairs-at-five-quake-hit-airports-in-nttSun, 20 Sep 2026 21:49:33 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessIndonesia’s civil aviation authority is inspecting and repairing five earthquake-damaged airports in East Nusa Tenggara, prioritising terminal and runway infrastructure at Soa Airport while keeping Komodo International Airport and other… https://komodotimes.com/immigration-launches-staff-housing-project-at-labuan-bajo-officehttps://komodotimes.com/immigration-launches-staff-housing-project-at-labuan-bajo-officeSun, 20 Sep 2026 21:48:49 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessImmigration authorities have launched construction of state housing flats for Labuan Bajo immigration personnel, aiming to improve staff welfare and public services, while a local report says prosecutors will provide legal assistance for… https://komodotimes.com/customary-control-shapes-access-to-sacred-sites-in-ndoso-hillshttps://komodotimes.com/customary-control-shapes-access-to-sacred-sites-in-ndoso-hillsSun, 20 Sep 2026 21:48:07 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessLocal reporting describes Pongkor Ngguling and Liang Nggam in Tentang Village, Ndoso, as sacred forest-rock landscapes where entry is controlled by customary leaders, not open tourism.