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/144144Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:06:46 +080015 https://komodotimes.com/km-wilis-schedule-lists-labuan-bajo-call-on-7-novemberhttps://komodotimes.com/km-wilis-schedule-lists-labuan-bajo-call-on-7-novemberWed, 04 Nov 2026 16:06:46 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessThe timetable lists KM Wilis leaving Batulicin on 4 November 2026 at 18:00 WITA and calling at Makassar on 6 November before reaching Labuan Bajo on 7 November. https://komodotimes.com/bmkg-warns-of-thunderstorm-risk-in-labuan-bajo-on-1-novemberhttps://komodotimes.com/bmkg-warns-of-thunderstorm-risk-in-labuan-bajo-on-1-novemberSun, 01 Nov 2026 10:30:55 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessBMKG forecasts thick cloud, rain and a chance of thunderstorms in Labuan Bajo on Sunday, 1 November 2026. Nearby waters also face a warning of wind gusts up to 25 knots. https://komodotimes.com/indonesia-updates-year-end-travel-discounts-for-labuan-bajo-accesshttps://komodotimes.com/indonesia-updates-year-end-travel-discounts-for-labuan-bajo-accessFri, 30 Oct 2026 10:31:55 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessIndonesia updated its 2026/2027 holiday transport package on 29 October, with ticket discounts of up to 30 percent and port-service reductions of up to 100 percent. Routes serving Labuan Bajo were not specified. https://komodotimes.com/bmkg-forecasts-afternoon-rain-chance-in-labuan-bajohttps://komodotimes.com/bmkg-forecasts-afternoon-rain-chance-in-labuan-bajoThu, 29 Oct 2026 20:32:29 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessBMKG forecast a brief afternoon rain chance in Labuan Bajo on 28 October 2026. Light rain was also possible in five other NTT areas, while rain-warning categories remained NIL. https://komodotimes.com/labuan-bajo-arrest-prompts-planned-list-of-licensed-tour-operatorshttps://komodotimes.com/labuan-bajo-arrest-prompts-planned-list-of-licensed-tour-operatorsSat, 24 Oct 2026 07:51:47 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessPolice arrested Labuan Bajo travel operator Itok Aman on 19 October after Italian tourists reported an alleged Rp125 million fraud case; authorities then planned a list of licensed local operators. https://komodotimes.com/bmkg-warns-of-four-metre-waves-off-east-nusa-tenggarahttps://komodotimes.com/bmkg-warns-of-four-metre-waves-off-east-nusa-tenggaraFri, 23 Oct 2026 17:06:35 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessBMKG warned of waves up to 4 metres in the southern waters of East Nusa Tenggara from 23 to 26 October 2026, with possible disruption to maritime activity. https://komodotimes.com/search-for-missing-passenger-ends-in-komodo-watershttps://komodotimes.com/search-for-missing-passenger-ends-in-komodo-watersFri, 23 Oct 2026 10:31:42 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessThe joint SAR operation for Veronica Beatrix Jessica was closed on 22 October 2026 after 10 days without finding her or the sunken KM Feronia. Twenty-nine people were evacuated. https://komodotimes.com/bmkg-forecasts-dry-winds-across-east-nusa-tenggara-on-22-octoberhttps://komodotimes.com/bmkg-forecasts-dry-winds-across-east-nusa-tenggara-on-22-octoberThu, 22 Oct 2026 10:33:50 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessBMKG El Tari forecast no rain across East Nusa Tenggara from 21–23 October 2026, with temperatures of 17–36°C. Dry strong winds may increase fire risk. https://komodotimes.com/bmkg-forecasts-light-rain-for-bajawa-and-ruteng-on-20-octoberhttps://komodotimes.com/bmkg-forecasts-light-rain-for-bajawa-and-ruteng-on-20-octoberTue, 20 Oct 2026 13:33:11 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessBMKG forecasts possible light rain in Bajawa and Ruteng during the daytime on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, amid mixed weather across Nusa Tenggara Timur. https://komodotimes.com/bmkg-warns-of-4-metre-waves-south-of-east-nusa-tenggarahttps://komodotimes.com/bmkg-warns-of-4-metre-waves-south-of-east-nusa-tenggaraTue, 20 Oct 2026 10:32:40 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessBMKG warned that waves of up to 4 metres could affect the waters south of Nusa Tenggara Timur from 17 to 20 October 2026. The conditions may disrupt maritime activity. https://komodotimes.com/bmkg-warns-of-moderate-waves-in-sumba-watershttps://komodotimes.com/bmkg-warns-of-moderate-waves-in-sumba-watersMon, 19 Oct 2026 13:33:53 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessBMKG forecast moderate waves of 1,25 to 2,5 metres in the western Sumba Strait and south of Sumba from 18 to 19 October 2026, warning of risks to fishing boats and barges. https://komodotimes.com/bmkg-warns-of-4-metre-waves-off-east-nusa-tenggarahttps://komodotimes.com/bmkg-warns-of-4-metre-waves-off-east-nusa-tenggaraSat, 17 Oct 2026 17:02:36 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessBMKG warned of waves up to 4 metres in the southern waters of East Nusa Tenggara from 17 to 20 October 2026, posing risks to marine transport. https://komodotimes.com/bmkg-forecasts-maumere-temperatures-up-to-35c-on-17-octoberhttps://komodotimes.com/bmkg-forecasts-maumere-temperatures-up-to-35c-on-17-octoberSat, 17 Oct 2026 13:32:55 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessBMKG forecast Maumere among East Nusa Tenggara locations reaching 35°C on Saturday, 17 October 2026. Most areas were expected to be clear or partly cloudy. https://komodotimes.com/bmkg-warns-of-heat-and-wildfire-risks-in-maumerehttps://komodotimes.com/bmkg-warns-of-heat-and-wildfire-risks-in-maumereFri, 16 Oct 2026 17:03:35 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessBMKG forecast temperatures of up to 35°C in Maumere and other parts of East Nusa Tenggara on 16 October 2026. Winds could reach 37 km/h in three areas. https://komodotimes.com/km-leuser-sets-makassar-labuan-bajo-sailing-for-15-octoberhttps://komodotimes.com/km-leuser-sets-makassar-labuan-bajo-sailing-for-15-octoberThu, 15 Oct 2026 20:34:22 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessPelni’s KM Leuser is scheduled to leave Makassar at 21:00 WITA on 15 October 2026 and reach Labuan Bajo at 16:00 WITA the next day, with an economy fare of IDR 242,500. https://komodotimes.com/bmkg-warns-of-rough-seas-around-sumbawa-through-15-octoberhttps://komodotimes.com/bmkg-warns-of-rough-seas-around-sumbawa-through-15-octoberThu, 15 Oct 2026 17:03:07 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessBMKG forecast waves of up to 4 metres in Indonesian waters from 12–15 October 2026, including routes near Bali and West Nusa Tenggara. Moderate waves were also expected elsewhere. https://komodotimes.com/bmkg-warns-of-strong-winds-as-flores-stays-broadly-dryhttps://komodotimes.com/bmkg-warns-of-strong-winds-as-flores-stays-broadly-dryThu, 15 Oct 2026 13:30:58 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessBMKG’s 13–19 October 2026 outlook keeps Indonesia broadly dry, forecasts 0–150 mm of rain per ten-day period and warns of strong winds in Nusa Tenggara Timur. https://komodotimes.com/bmkg-flags-fog-risk-in-borong-and-ruteng-on-13-octoberhttps://komodotimes.com/bmkg-flags-fog-risk-in-borong-and-ruteng-on-13-octoberTue, 13 Oct 2026 17:03:57 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessBMKG forecasts possible fog in Borong and Ruteng on Tuesday 13 October 2026. Ruteng is expected to see fog and partly cloudy conditions, with temperatures of 14–21°C. https://komodotimes.com/how-to-check-komodo-access-airport-port-and-marine-weatherhttps://komodotimes.com/how-to-check-komodo-access-airport-port-and-marine-weatherTue, 13 Oct 2026 07:57:15 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessKomodo access depends on two separate checks: airport and port operations, plus the marine forecast for the waters beyond Labuan Bajo. Official updates show services operating, while conditions can vary sharply by location. https://komodotimes.com/bmkg-warns-of-cloud-and-pre-dawn-fog-across-floreshttps://komodotimes.com/bmkg-warns-of-cloud-and-pre-dawn-fog-across-floresSun, 11 Oct 2026 10:32:03 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessBMKG forecasts thick cloud across Flores on Sunday, 11 October 2026, with possible pre-dawn fog in Bajawa and Ruteng. Temperatures across East Nusa Tenggara may reach 34°C. https://komodotimes.com/parliament-prioritises-rp60-billion-komodo-airport-safety-workhttps://komodotimes.com/parliament-prioritises-rp60-billion-komodo-airport-safety-workSat, 10 Oct 2026 16:45:29 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessIndonesia’s House of Representatives Commission V has prioritised clearing runway obstacles at Komodo International Airport, with cut-and-fill work estimated at about Rp60 billion. https://komodotimes.com/bmkg-forecasts-manggarai-barat-temperatures-up-to-34chttps://komodotimes.com/bmkg-forecasts-manggarai-barat-temperatures-up-to-34cSat, 10 Oct 2026 10:32:58 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessBMKG’s East Nusa Tenggara forecast for 10 October 2026 places Manggarai Barat, which includes Labuan Bajo, among areas reaching 34°C. Conditions across the region vary from clear skies to haze. https://komodotimes.com/how-to-check-labuan-bajo-air-and-sea-access-before-komodo-travelhttps://komodotimes.com/how-to-check-labuan-bajo-air-and-sea-access-before-komodo-travelSat, 10 Oct 2026 07:50:46 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessLabuan Bajo access combines a busy scheduled-air route with separate official forecasts for the harbour and surrounding waters, so airport traffic and sea conditions must be read independently. https://komodotimes.com/bmkg-warns-of-coastal-flooding-across-flores-from-8-to-10-octoberhttps://komodotimes.com/bmkg-warns-of-coastal-flooding-across-flores-from-8-to-10-octoberFri, 09 Oct 2026 10:32:31 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessBMKG warned of coastal flooding across Flores-Alor and other NTT shorelines from 8 to 10 October 2026. A new moon on 10 October may raise maximum sea levels. https://komodotimes.com/bmkg-warns-of-tidal-flooding-along-flores-and-ntt-coastshttps://komodotimes.com/bmkg-warns-of-tidal-flooding-along-flores-and-ntt-coastsThu, 08 Oct 2026 17:04:47 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessBMKG warned of potential tidal flooding along East Nusa Tenggara’s Flores-Alor, Sabu-Raijua, Sumba and Timor-Rote coasts from 8 to 10 October 2026. https://komodotimes.com/bmkg-issues-labuan-bajo-forecast-for-6-octoberhttps://komodotimes.com/bmkg-issues-labuan-bajo-forecast-for-6-octoberTue, 06 Oct 2026 10:33:06 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessBMKG’s Labuan Bajo forecast covers Tuesday, 6 October 2026. A report citing BMKG describes clear to cloudy conditions, low rain potential and temperatures of 22–31 degrees Celsius. https://komodotimes.com/asdp-lists-kupang-rote-and-flores-ferry-departureshttps://komodotimes.com/asdp-lists-kupang-rote-and-flores-ferry-departuresMon, 05 Oct 2026 10:32:14 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessPos Kupang lists KMP Ile Labalekan on the Kupang–Rote route at 09.00 WITA and back at 14.00 WITA on 5 October 2026. Other listed services connect Kupang, Flores and Sumba. https://komodotimes.com/bmkg-lists-varied-weather-conditions-for-komodo-todayhttps://komodotimes.com/bmkg-lists-varied-weather-conditions-for-komodo-todaySun, 04 Oct 2026 13:31:50 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessBMKG’s Manggarai Barat page lists Komodo and nearby forecast locations with cloudy, clear and hazy-air conditions displayed for today, October 4, 2026. https://komodotimes.com/bmkg-forecasts-sunny-weather-in-labuan-bajo-on-3-octoberhttps://komodotimes.com/bmkg-forecasts-sunny-weather-in-labuan-bajo-on-3-octoberSat, 03 Oct 2026 13:31:32 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessFor Saturday, 3 October 2026, BMKG lists sunny conditions in Labuan Bajo. The forecast records a temperature of 31°C and humidity of 72% for the destination. https://komodotimes.com/bmkg-forecasts-afternoon-rain-in-ruteng-on-saturdayhttps://komodotimes.com/bmkg-forecasts-afternoon-rain-in-ruteng-on-saturdaySat, 03 Oct 2026 10:35:12 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessBMKG forecasts cloudy or heavily overcast conditions across most of East Nusa Tenggara on Saturday, with possible light afternoon rain in Ruteng that may affect travel. https://komodotimes.com/km-leuser-schedules-labuan-bajo-call-for-2-octoberhttps://komodotimes.com/km-leuser-schedules-labuan-bajo-call-for-2-octoberFri, 02 Oct 2026 13:31:50 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessKM Leuser is scheduled to arrive at Labuan Bajo at 16:00 WITA and depart for Bima at 18:00 WITA on 2 October 2026. Bima is scheduled next, arriving at 02:00 WITA on 3 October. https://komodotimes.com/km-wilis-schedule-places-ende-call-on-2-octoberhttps://komodotimes.com/km-wilis-schedule-places-ende-call-on-2-octoberFri, 02 Oct 2026 10:31:59 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessKM Wilis is scheduled to call at Ende from 06:00 to 08:00 WITA on 2 October 2026. The itinerary lists Waingapu later that day and Labuan Bajo from 05:00 to 06:00 WITA on 4 October. https://komodotimes.com/how-often-does-an-official-sea-route-call-at-labuan-bajohttps://komodotimes.com/how-often-does-an-official-sea-route-call-at-labuan-bajoFri, 02 Oct 2026 07:55:19 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessLabuan Bajo’s maritime access combines a 28-day government logistics route with separately recorded port calls; official listings do not establish a daily tourist ferry service. https://komodotimes.com/bmkg-forecasts-ruteng-conditions-for-1-octoberhttps://komodotimes.com/bmkg-forecasts-ruteng-conditions-for-1-octoberThu, 01 Oct 2026 17:01:17 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessBMKG forecasts Beo Rahong in Ruteng at 15–24 °C and 63–99% humidity on Thursday, 1 October 2026. RRI also flags possible fog in Ruteng before dawn. https://komodotimes.com/bmkg-gives-labuan-bajo-hourly-weather-forecasthttps://komodotimes.com/bmkg-gives-labuan-bajo-hourly-weather-forecastThu, 01 Oct 2026 13:32:25 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessBMKG’s Labuan Bajo page shows current conditions and an hourly WITA forecast, including temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction. The displayed update is from 20 September 2026. https://komodotimes.com/bmkg-warns-of-moderate-waves-in-komodo-watershttps://komodotimes.com/bmkg-warns-of-moderate-waves-in-komodo-watersThu, 01 Oct 2026 10:36:20 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessBMKG forecast moderate waves of more than 1.25 to 2.5 metres in several NTT waters from 28 September to 1 October. Komodo waters were included on 28–29 September. https://komodotimes.com/komodo-national-park-access-siora-tickets-permits-and-visitor-quotashttps://komodotimes.com/komodo-national-park-access-siora-tickets-permits-and-visitor-quotasThu, 01 Oct 2026 06:08:31 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessKomodo National Park uses SiOra for electronic tickets, activity access and special permits, while visitor quotas are being tested; a complete current fee table is not established by the official pages found. https://komodotimes.com/km-binaiya-extends-labuan-bajo-schedule-through-2-novemberhttps://komodotimes.com/km-binaiya-extends-labuan-bajo-schedule-through-2-novemberWed, 30 Sep 2026 20:35:30 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessA 29 September update extends KM Binaiya schedule information through 2 November 2026, with Labuan Bajo calls and a 30 September Parepare stop listed. https://komodotimes.com/km-sirimau-sets-october-calls-across-eastern-indonesiahttps://komodotimes.com/km-sirimau-sets-october-calls-across-eastern-indonesiaWed, 30 Sep 2026 17:02:03 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessKM Sirimau was reported sailing towards Timika on 30 September 2026 and is scheduled to arrive on 3 October. Its October route includes Kupang and other eastern Indonesian ports. https://komodotimes.com/bmkg-forecasts-strong-winds-across-ntt-on-30-septemberhttps://komodotimes.com/bmkg-forecasts-strong-winds-across-ntt-on-30-septemberWed, 30 Sep 2026 13:33:14 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessBMKG forecasts mostly clear to partly cloudy weather across NTT on 30 September 2026, with winds reaching 37 km/jam in four locations and temperatures up to 34°C. https://komodotimes.com/labuan-bajo-revokes-km-yukai-safety-certificate-after-groundinghttps://komodotimes.com/labuan-bajo-revokes-km-yukai-safety-certificate-after-groundingWed, 30 Sep 2026 10:32:10 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessKSOP Labuan Bajo revoked KM Yukai’s safety certificate after the vessel grounded near Seture Island. Repairs and a repeat inspection are required before it can operate again. https://komodotimes.com/km-awu-timetable-lists-surabaya-call-on-29-septemberhttps://komodotimes.com/km-awu-timetable-lists-surabaya-call-on-29-septemberTue, 29 Sep 2026 20:33:15 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessA published KM Awu timetable lists Surabaya at 18:00 WITA and departure at 22:00 WITA on 29 September 2026, but does not establish a Labuan Bajo call. https://komodotimes.com/bmkg-forecast-flags-strong-winds-around-kupang-on-29-septemberhttps://komodotimes.com/bmkg-forecast-flags-strong-winds-around-kupang-on-29-septemberTue, 29 Sep 2026 13:34:24 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessBMKG El Tari’s forecast for Tuesday, 29 September 2026, predicts mostly clear to partly cloudy conditions across East Nusa Tenggara, with strong winds up to 33 KM/JAM around Kupang, Oelamasi and Ba’a. https://komodotimes.com/what-bmkgs-komodo-wave-forecast-means-for-boat-tripshttps://komodotimes.com/what-bmkgs-komodo-wave-forecast-means-for-boat-tripsTue, 29 Sep 2026 10:31:13 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessBMKG forecast moderate waves of more than 1.25 to 2.5 metres in Komodo-area waters on 28–29 September 2026. No high-wave category conditions were forecast in the following periods. https://komodotimes.com/how-to-reach-labuan-bajo-airport-figures-and-sea-weather-ruleshttps://komodotimes.com/how-to-reach-labuan-bajo-airport-figures-and-sea-weather-rulesTue, 29 Sep 2026 06:07:24 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessOfficial statistics show Komodo Airport’s role in Labuan Bajo access, while BMKG’s wave categories explain why sea conditions must be checked separately before travel. https://komodotimes.com/asdp-lists-larantuka-kupang-ferry-at-1400-todayhttps://komodotimes.com/asdp-lists-larantuka-kupang-ferry-at-1400-todayMon, 28 Sep 2026 20:31:39 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessASDP’s Monday schedule lists KMP Cakalang II from Larantuka to Kupang at 14:00 WITA. KMP Ile Labalekan is listed from Sabu to Kupang at 15:00 WITA. https://komodotimes.com/bmkg-warns-of-high-waves-in-east-nusa-tenggarahttps://komodotimes.com/bmkg-warns-of-high-waves-in-east-nusa-tenggaraMon, 28 Sep 2026 17:01:32 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessBMKG warned of 2,5–4,0-metre waves across maritime routes south of Banten to East Nusa Tenggara on 28 September 2026. Komodo waters were forecast to have moderate waves. https://komodotimes.com/bmkg-forecasts-clear-to-partly-cloudy-weather-in-labuan-bajohttps://komodotimes.com/bmkg-forecasts-clear-to-partly-cloudy-weather-in-labuan-bajoMon, 28 Sep 2026 10:32:02 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessLabuan Bajo is forecast to have clear to partly cloudy conditions on Monday, 28 September 2026. Temperatures are expected at 22–28°C, with humidity of 71–92%. https://komodotimes.com/asdp-schedules-kupang-larantuka-ferry-for-noon-sundayhttps://komodotimes.com/asdp-schedules-kupang-larantuka-ferry-for-noon-sundaySun, 27 Sep 2026 20:31:23 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessASDP listed five ferries from Kupang on Sunday, September 27, 2026. KMP Cakalang II was scheduled for Larantuka at 12:00 WITA, with Ferizy handling fares and tickets. https://komodotimes.com/bmkg-flags-daytime-rain-in-ende-and-strong-winds-in-baahttps://komodotimes.com/bmkg-flags-daytime-rain-in-ende-and-strong-winds-in-baaSun, 27 Sep 2026 10:36:36 +0800Asyinta SastraTravel & AccessBMKG forecasts mostly sunny or partly cloudy conditions in East Nusa Tenggara on September 27, 2026, with daytime light rain possible in Ende and winds reaching 46 KM/JAM in Ba'a.