Travelers typically follow these steps:
Fly into Indonesia : Most international visitors fly into major Indonesian airports like Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali (Denpasar) or Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta.
Fly to Labuan Bajo : From Bali or Jakarta, take a domestic flight to Komodo Airport in Labuan Bajo (around 1.5 hours from Bali and 2.5 hours from Jakarta). Major Indonesian airlines, including Garuda Indonesia, Lion Air, and Citilink, offer flights on this route.
Boat Trip to Komodo Island : Once in Labuan Bajo, Komodo Island is accessible by boat. Many tour operators offer day trips or multi-day tours that include Komodo and other islands in the national park, with travel times ranging from 1.5 to 3 hours by boat, depending on the type of vessel.