SinceKomodo and Rinca (the main dragon hotspots) are small islands without their own airports, you'll have to get on a boat at some point, so all you can do is minimize the distance. The nearest airport is the sneakily named Komodo Airport, actually near the town of Labuanbajo on the nearby island from Flores. The airport is well served by Ofcourse, there's much, much more to Indonesia than Java, Bali, Lombok and Flores. Sumatra, the world's sixth-largest island, is home to orangutans, tigers and more. Catch the wildlife in Fastboats to Lombok take about 10 minutes from harbour to harbour, and to be safe, call it a 3 hour taxi to the Lombok airport. If you get a taxi meter it should be a little under 350,000 rupiah (around 30-35$). Have a great time, I don't know Komodo but that's a dream dive trip! Ifyou want to make an adventure out of the journey, check out this 9 day Indo Island Hopping Tour.You'll start in Lombok and travel to Labuan Bajo Flores and the tour includes a visit to all the highlights of the region including Komodo National Park, Moyo Island, Pink Beach, Padar Lookout, Manta Point and so much more! CUNCAWULANG. Cunca Wulang Waterfall Canyon, located 30km east of Labuan Bajo and nestled in a tropical rainforest setting, is one of Flores' most striking spots for outdoor activities. Impressive waterfalls cascade into beautiful freshwater pools, leading to a series of smaller waterfalls and rivers just a few kilometers downstream. Itusually costs IDR 700,000 to 1,800,000 for a one-way ticket. You can purchase the ticket departing from Ngurah Rai Airport, Bali and arrive at Labuan Bajo Airport and it takes approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes to get to the Labuan Bajo Airport. Upon arrival, you will continue with a short overland route by taxi. .

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