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Getting
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About
Komodo National Park

The Komodo National Park consists of 26 small islands and 3 large islands: Komodo Island, Rinca Island, and Padar Island. Located between East Nusa Tenggara and West Nusa Tenggara in Indonesia, this stunning destination is perfect for adventurers and nature lovers alike. Interested in exploring Komodo? Email us at info@lagaligoliveaboard.com to start planning your trip today!

Discovered by scientists in 1912, the park was founded in 1980 to create a conservation area for the Komodo dragon, the world’s largest lizard which is endemic to this area. The park was then declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1991.

Komodo National Park is one of the driest places in Indonesia and it gets extremely hot from May to October with a daily high temperature of 88°F (31°C). The dry climate suits the Komodo dragon, and also gives the park an interesting landscape of rugged islands and savannah type vegetation.

Nutrient rich currents from the South Pacific Ocean flow through Komodo National Park from the north, spilling into the Indian Ocean in the south. This has encouraged great marine biodiversity to develop, making the park one of the top places to scuba dive in Indonesia. Liveaboard diving in Komodo is the best way to experience the many dive sites which span over a very large area of 669mi² (1,773km²). Manta rays and sharks are frequently sighted, and the coral reefs are healthy and teeming with marine life.

getting to Komodo

Traveling to Komodo National Park is simpler than you might think which makes diving these waters a fantastic option. 

Your dive trip to Komodo National Park starts with your international flight arrival to either Jakarta (CGK) or Bali (DPS). Please note that many international flights have arrive in the evening and an overnight hotel stay is required or spend a few days to relax. 

  • From Bali (DPS) 
  • To Labuan Bajo (LBJ)

It is a quick non-stop 1 hour flight to the town of Labuan Bajo, which serves as the main gateway to all Komodo trips. 

  • From Jakarta (CGK) 
  • To Labuan Bajo (LBJ)

Jakarta is the main international airport for Indonesia and also offers non-stop flights to Labuan Bajo. A flight from Jakarta to Labuan Bajo is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. Travelers will find the best flight options and times are with the following airlines:

  • Garuda – Indonesia’s national airline and is a Skyteam Alliance Partner 
  • Lion Air 
  • Batik Air
  • Air Asia  

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