Why is KM Tilongkabila scheduled for a late-night Labuan Bajo call?

Labuan Bajo — Pelni’s KM Tilongkabila is scheduled to arrive at Labuan Bajo at 22:00 WITA (UTC+8) and depart at 23:59 WITA (UTC+8) on 2 October 2026, according to Tribun Network reports.

The published schedule places the vessel’s Labuan Bajo call after Bima, where it is due to arrive at 11:00 WITA and depart at 15:00 WITA on the same date. The schedule then lists Makassar as the next port, with arrival at 18:00 WITA on 3 October 2026.

Why it matters to readers

The late-night call gives passengers and port users a specific timetable for KM Tilongkabila’s arrival and departure at Labuan Bajo. The schedule is part of a wider inter-island service linking ports in Bali, Nusa Tenggara and Sulawesi.

Reports list the route as including Benoa, Lembar or Gilimas, Bima, Labuan Bajo, Makassar, Baubau, Raha, Kendari, Luwuk, Gorontalo and Bitung. The published schedule covers the vessel’s October 2026 voyages and identifies the Labuan Bajo stop on 2 October 2026.

The reports also state that schedules and ticket availability may change. Pelni’s published channels are identified as the place for detailed travel information.

Sources

• Tribun Kupang — Indonesian news report
• nurcholis.com
• yottanesia.com
• 8islandadventure.com