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Komodo and Labuan Bajo travel guide

Dragons, pink beaches and world-class diving

Padar Island in Komodo National Park. Photo: Adhi Rachdian from Indonesia, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

16h 15mflight from London
LBJnearest main airport
28° in Novwarmest month
26° in Julcoolest month

Komodo National Park is a group of rugged islands between Sumbawa and Flores, home to the Komodo dragon, the largest lizard in the world.

Boat trips from Labuan Bajo visit Padar's viewpoint, pink-sand beaches and reefs with manta rays and turtles. It's one of the world's best dive areas.

Good forWildlifeDivingBoat tripsHiking

What Komodo is known for

  • Komodo dragons

    Wild, with a ranger.

  • Pink Beach

    Rosy sand and coral.

  • Manta rays

    Snorkel with them.

  • Padar Island

    A famous viewpoint.

Top things to do in Komodo and Labuan Bajo

  1. 1

    See the dragons

    Guided walks on Komodo or Rinca.

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  2. 2

    Padar Island

    Hike to the three-bay view.

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  3. 3

    Pink Beach

    Snorkel off the pink sand.

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  4. 4

    A liveaboard boat trip

    Two or three days at sea.

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Where to stay in Komodo and Labuan Bajo

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Best time to visit Komodo and Labuan Bajo

Best value: Jan–Apr, Sep. April to November: the dry season, with calmer seas.

  • Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
  • PeakBusiest, highest prices
  • QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
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Bar height is the average temperature in Komodo and Labuan Bajo, °C, 2001–2025 (NASA POWER).

Getting there and around

About 16h 15m from London to LBJ, and flights from most UK airports. How long is the flight from your airport?

Fly from Bali to Labuan Bajo in about an hour. Explore by boat.

Airport transfer to Komodo

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Good to know

  • Always walk with a ranger near the dragons.
  • Check reviews and safety gear before booking a boat.
  • Bring reef-safe sun cream.
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Komodo and Labuan Bajo FAQ

Is Komodo safe to visit?

Yes, with a ranger.

How long do I need?

Two or three days.

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