The Journal
Arrival guides, fast-track tips, and the inside track on Labuan Bajo & Komodo — from the team that meets every flight.
Labuan Bajo Airport Guide 2026: Terminal, ATMs, SIM Cards & Pickup Point
Komodo Airport (LBJ) in Labuan Bajo is small and simple: one compact terminal, a short walk from the plane, and a single…
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Labuan Bajo 3-Day Itinerary: One Day on Land, One at Sea, One Overland
Three days covers Labuan Bajo properly: one day exploring the town and its caves by car, one full day on a boat…
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Komodo Airport to Hotel Transfer Prices: How Rates Actually Work in Labuan Bajo
Airport-to-hotel transfers in Labuan Bajo are priced per vehicle, not per person: one fixed USD rate for the whole car, agreed before…
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Arriving at Komodo Airport at Night: Pickups, Nearby Hotels and a Calm First Evening
Landing at Komodo Airport after dark is simpler than it sounds: the terminal is small, bags come out quickly, and town is…
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Kelimutu Crater Lakes Guide: Three Lakes, Sunrise and the Route from Labuan Bajo
Kelimutu is a volcano above the village of Moni in eastern Flores whose summit holds three crater lakes side by side —…
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Is There Uber or Grab in Labuan Bajo? The Honest Answer
No — Uber does not operate anywhere in Indonesia, and while Grab and Gojek exist in big Indonesian cities, their car service…
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Goa Rangko from Labuan Bajo: The Honest Guide to Getting There
You cannot drive to Goa Rangko. From Labuan Bajo we drive about an hour north to Rangko village, and from the village…
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Flores Overland Itinerary: 6 Days from Labuan Bajo to Maumere by Private Car
Six days is the comfortable pace for crossing Flores by road: Labuan Bajo to Maumere through Ruteng, Bajawa, Ende and a Kelimutu…
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Flying Back from Ende or Maumere: Finishing Your Flores Overland
The smart way to finish a Flores overland is one-way: cross the island by private car, then fly out of Ende or…
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