Raja Bintang 01
Raja Bintang 01
Getting to the boat: flights, visa, money, health
Updated 4 November 2026
A first time in Indonesia for a Komodo trip starts in Labuan Bajo: Raja Bintang 01 sails from there and never from Bali or Lombok. Arrive one day before. The trip ends between 12:00 and 12:30, so book flights home after 13:00. Check visa rules before you travel; each table below shows the date it was checked.
Visa: verify before you fly
Many nationalities can obtain a visa on arrival, and a few ASEAN passports enter without one for a short stay. Other nationalities must apply online before travelling. The lists, the fees and the length of stay change, so the fees in the table below are indicative and carry the date they were checked.
Check the official immigration portal for your own passport, and do it before you buy flights. A passport should have enough validity left on arrival. The table shows the date of its last check, and that date is the limit of what this page knows.
The table below sets out the points to verify. We are not the immigration office, and a written answer from it outranks anything on this page.
| Visa on Arrival (VoA) | Open to nationals of 97 listed countries, including most of Europe, the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Japan, South Korea, China, India and the Gulf states. Other nationalities apply in advance at evisa.imigrasi.go.id. |
|---|---|
| e-VoA | The same 30-day visa, applied for online before you travel at evisa.imigrasi.go.id. Once approved, you must enter within 90 days. |
| VoA / e-VoA price | IDR 500,000 per person; children pay the same. Fees can change, so check the official site before you fly. |
| Length of stay | 30 days from the day you arrive, single entry |
| Extension | Once, by 30 days (60 days in total), for IDR 500,000. Apply at an immigration office about a week before the first 30 days end. |
| Visa-free entry | 30 days, not extendable, for citizens of ASEAN countries: Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste and Vietnam. |
| Passport | Valid for at least 6 months after your arrival date, with at least 2 blank pages |
| Onward ticket | Proof of a return or onward ticket is required for a VoA |
| All Indonesia arrival card | Free and compulsory. Fill it in within 72 hours before arrival at allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id or in the app; it covers immigration, customs and the health declaration. |
| Arriving in Labuan Bajo | Most visitors clear immigration in Bali, Jakarta or Surabaya and reach Labuan Bajo on a domestic flight |
| Bali tourist levy | IDR 150,000 per foreign visitor if you enter through Bali, paid at lovebali.baliprov.go.id. It is separate from the visa fee. |
Checked 11 October 2026 · Entry rules and fees change: confirm them on the official immigration site before you travel.
The flight to Labuan Bajo
Komodo Airport in Labuan Bajo takes domestic flights from the main hubs, Bali, Jakarta and Surabaya, and a small number of international ones. The flight out of Bali takes a little over an hour; out of Jakarta, around three. The airport is a short drive from the harbour.
Arrive the day before the boat leaves. A flight that lands on sailing day risks the pickup, and the boat does not wait. On the last day the trip ends between 12:00 and 12:30, so a flight home should leave after 13:00, or on the next day.
We do not sell flight tickets. We help you choose an arrival day and a hotel, and we collect you from either.
| Airport | Komodo International Airport, code LBJ |
|---|---|
| Usual connections | Bali (DPS), Jakarta (CGK) or Surabaya (SUB); Lombok and Kupang are smaller feeders |
| Flight time to Labuan Bajo | From Bali about 1 h 10 min to 1 h 20 min; from Surabaya about 1 h 30 min; from Jakarta 2 h 30 min to 3 h; from Lombok about 1 h |
| Airlines | Garuda Indonesia, Batik Air, Citilink and Indonesia AirAsia from Bali and Jakarta; Super Air Jet from Surabaya; Wings Air on the shorter island routes. Schedules change, so check before you book. |
| Airport to the harbour | 2 to 3 km, about 10 minutes by car |
Checked 11 October 2026
Notes, cards and where the cash machines are
The currency is the Indonesian rupiah. Hotels, dive shops and charters take cards, sometimes with a surcharge. Small shops, markets, taxis and local restaurants work in cash or by QRIS only.
Cash machines stand along the main road near the harbour and at the airport. None are inside the park or on the islands. Withdrawal limits per transaction are modest and your own bank adds a fee, so draw cash before you board.
Park charges are confirmed on your quote. Keep small notes for tips and for anything that is not on the invoice.
| Currency | Indonesian rupiah (IDR); about IDR 16,000 to 16,500 to the US dollar and IDR 17,500 to 18,000 to the euro in mid-2026 |
|---|---|
| ATMs | BCA, Mandiri, BNI and BRI on Jl. Soekarno-Hatta near the harbour and at airport arrivals; none in the national park or on the islands. Take cash before you board. |
| ATM limits | IDR 1,250,000 to 3,000,000 per withdrawal; a local fee of about IDR 25,000 to 50,000, plus your own bank's charges |
| Cards or cash | Cards work at hotels, dive centres, boat companies and larger restaurants, often with a surcharge of 2 to 4 per cent. Small eateries, markets, taxis and small shops take cash. |
| Tipping | Appreciated, never compulsory. In restaurants 5 to 10 per cent when no service charge is added; for a boat crew, IDR 50,000 to 100,000 per guest per day is a common range. |
Checked 11 October 2026
Water, sun and a doctor's advice
Tap water in Indonesia is not safe to drink. Bottled mineral water is provided on the boat, and coffee and tea are free-flow. Bring a reusable bottle, a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen, and carry 1.5 litres of water on trails, as there is little shade on Padar or the Komodo paths.
Mosquito-borne illness exists in Indonesia, so ask a travel clinic before you leave about vaccinations and what suits you. We make no medical claims. Travel insurance with medical cover is recommended.
Pharmacies in Labuan Bajo have a limited choice and the islands have none, so bring your own prescription medicines and anything for seasickness.
| Insurance | Travel insurance with medical cover and emergency evacuation is strongly recommended; add dive cover if you dive |
|---|---|
| Private hospital | Siloam Hospitals Labuan Bajo, Jl. Gabriel Gampur, +62 385 2440 666; it has a hyperbaric chamber |
| Public hospital | RSUD Komodo, Labuan Bajo, with an emergency unit; no hyperbaric chamber |
| Pharmacies | Available in town with a limited range; bring prescription medicines and sunscreen from home |
| Emergency numbers | 112 general; 118 or 119 medical; 110 police; 115 search and rescue |
| Health risks | Dengue, chikungunya and malaria are present, so protect yourself against mosquito bites. Rabies exists in dogs and monkeys: seek care at once after a bite. |
Checked 11 October 2026
Komodo National Park: KEXI's park package
| Trip | Foreign guest | Indonesian guest |
|---|---|---|
| 3D2N | IDR 650,000 | IDR 350,000 |
| 4D3N | IDR 750,000 | IDR 350,000 |
One package covers the government entrance ticket (IDR 250,000 per foreign visitor per day, PP 36/2024), the ranger fee and the local levies. It is quoted per guest and paid on top of the boat price, unless your quote says it is included. For other trip lengths, the desk quotes the package with your booking.
| International visitors | IDR 250,000 per person per day |
| Indonesian visitors | IDR 50,000 per person per day · IDR 75,000 weekends & holidays |
Regulation: PP 36/2024 · Verified 10 October 2026.
FAQ
Can I take a boat from Bali to Komodo, or is there no start but Labuan Bajo?
No. Raja Bintang 01 sails from Labuan Bajo and returns there, and there is no Bali or Lombok departure. To join her, fly to Komodo Airport. The usual routes connect through Bali, Jakarta or Surabaya, and a night in Labuan Bajo before sailing is the sound plan.
Can you arrange a fast private speedboat from Maumere to Labuan Bajo?
A speedboat transfer from Maumere is not part of Raja Bintang 01's programme, which starts and ends in Labuan Bajo. Ask us on WhatsApp whether a separate transfer can be quoted. Send the date, the number of guests and the luggage; any quote reaches you in writing before you pay.
Do I need a visa for Indonesia?
It depends on your passport, and the rules change. Many nationalities obtain a visa on arrival, others must apply online first, and a few enter visa-free for a short stay. Check the official immigration portal before you book flights. The visa table on this page shows the date it was checked.
When should I arrive in Labuan Bajo?
The day before sailing. Pickup on an open trip starts at 09:30, and a flight that lands on the same morning leaves no margin. On a private charter, boarding is set with your flights, but an arrival the day before still gives you a calm start.
Check availability — Raja Bintang 01
Raja Bintang 01 sails with its own crew; Komodo Explorer sells the cabins and the whole boat, and arranges your booking, payment and pickup.