Flores and Komodo National Park are one of the most spectacular destinations in Indonesia. Think dramatic islands rising from turquoise water, pink sand beaches, pristine coral reefs and the legendary Komodo dragons roaming freely across remote islands.
In the not so distant past, this region was really for the most adventurous travels only, but nowadays it’s starting to become a niche luxury travel destination. Some spectacular 5-star hotels have opened up recently, and every year newer and nicer luxury Phinisi Liveaboard Ships start sailing. You can now discover this beautiful region without compromising on comfort!
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In this article we’ve mostly covered the Komodo Islands and the area around Labuan Bajo, which is on the Western tip of Flores Island. But Flores has way more to offer and is a huge island: driving from one end to the other takes 17 hours!
Most travelers stick to the highlights of Komodo & Labuan Bajo. However here are some highlights for those adventurous travels that consider venturing further East ❤️!
Multiple airlines operate the short (1 hour 15 minute) flight between Bali and Komodo Airport. We suggest Batik Air or AirAsia, both reliable domestic operators allthough the legspace tends to be small.
It is also possible to reach Flores from Indonesia’s capital Jakartaor by international connection from Malaysiaor Singapore, but those international flights only operate a few days per week.
For the adventurous, consider joining a longer Liveaboard(usually 3 nights) that sails from Lombok Island. This might be a logical step after visiting the Gili Islands, and as a bonus you’d be able to swim with whale sharks along the way!
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Most travelers fly into Labuan Bajo from Bali, but it’s also possible to join a 3 night Liveaboard Phinisi Ship to Lombok Island and travel onwards to the Gili Islands.
If you do end uptraveling back to Bali, we would suggest exploring some of the more green inland regions, as Komodo & Flores are much more dry and focussed on the ocean. The jungle town Ubud continuous to be our favorite honeymoon destination in Bali, but it’s also worth considering checking out the mountains around Munduk. If your flight home leaves from Bali and you would like to stay near the airport, consider the calm beach town of Sanur, trendy Seminyak or the cliffs of Uluwatu.
You can also end your honeymoon in Komodo, as there are direct flights from Labuan Bajo to Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. But check availability, these flights don’t operate every day of the week.