Flying from Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Komodo Airport (LBJ): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Komodo Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Take your pick of 31 weekly Ngurah Rai International Airport to Komodo Airport flights. The 07:10 departure with Indonesia AirAsia is the earliest flight available. Indonesia AirAsia operates the last service of the day at 17:40.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your DPS to LBJ flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Komodo Airport, so jetting to Labuan Bajo (and then exploring more of Indonesia!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Garuda Indonesia.
The most punctual carrier that offers DPS to LBJ flights is Indonesia AirAsia. Its services land without delay 79.13% of the time.
Choose a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Komodo Airport. Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is a popular stopover on the DPS to LBJ route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Komodo Airport (LBJ)
Currently, $58 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Ngurah Rai International Airport to Komodo Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $153. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from DPS to LBJ by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Komodo Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
Of all flights leaving Ngurah Rai International Airport, 66.23% arrive on time at their destination.
Ngurah Rai International Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Denpasar. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Komodo Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to DPS:
Arriving at Komodo Airport (LBJ)
If you're landing on a late Ngurah Rai International Airport to Komodo Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near LBJ:
Getting from Komodo Airport (LBJ) to central Labuan Bajo
From Komodo Airport, Labuan Bajo is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Komodo Airport (LBJ)
The quietest month for a flight from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Komodo Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Labuan Bajo based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Komodo Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. October is the warmest month in Labuan Bajo, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DPS to LBJ in August. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) then.
Explore more of Indonesia
Labuan Bajo is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Indonesia waiting to be explored. Around 370 kilometres north of Labuan Bajo, a visit to Makassar will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Paotere Harbour, Pantai Akkarena Tanjung Bunga and BTN TONASA BLOK G NO 9.
Around 418 kilometres west of Labuan Bajo, Mataram is another essential stop in Indonesia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Lapangan Bumi Pagutan Permai, Lapangan sepak bola karang sukun and Taman Kebo.