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Flights from Sumbawa Besar to Labuan Bajo

There are no direct flights from Sumbawa Besar to Labuan Bajo. The easiest way is one stop via Praya or Denpasar (Bali), about 3h 10m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 3h 10m
SWQLBJLOP

Sumbawa Besar to Labuan Bajo at a glance

Fastest journey3h 10mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Praya or Denpasar (Bali)

Best ways to fly from Sumbawa Besar to Labuan Bajo

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
SWQ Praya (LOP) LBJ
Leg 1: Wings Air · Leg 2: Wings Air
One airline, one ticket ~3h 10m
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SWQ Denpasar (Bali) (DPS) LBJ
Leg 1: Wings Air · Leg 2: Batik Air, Indonesia AirAsia
Self-transfer likely ~4h 28m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
270 km168 miles
Journey time
3h 10mestimate
Time difference
NoneLabuan Bajo vs Sumbawa Besar
Currency in Labuan Bajo
IDR
Airports
SWQ → LBJ

Flights from Sumbawa Besar to Labuan Bajo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sumbawa Besar to Labuan Bajo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Praya and Denpasar (Bali). Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Sumbawa Besar to Labuan Bajo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 10m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 270 km.
Where do you change planes between Sumbawa Besar and Labuan Bajo?
The best connecting points are Praya (LOP) and Denpasar (Bali) (DPS). Wings Air flies both legs via Praya, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sumbawa Besar and Labuan Bajo?
Sumbawa Besar: Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ). Labuan Bajo: Komodo Airport (LBJ).

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