{"id":26039,"date":"2024-08-27T13:59:10","date_gmt":"2024-08-27T03:59:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?p=26039"},"modified":"2024-09-26T06:46:53","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T20:46:53","slug":"things-to-do-labuan-bajo-flores-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/things-to-do-labuan-bajo-flores-island\/","title":{"rendered":"More Than Dragons: How to Explore Labuan Bajo & Komodo National Park"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Indonesian harbour town of Labuan Bajo is famously the gateway to Komodo National Park. Beyond Komodo dragons the region offers luxury stays, authentic culture and thrilling adventures all just waiting to be explored.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where is Labuan Bajo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Labuan Bajo sits on the western end of Flores, a large island within the Indonesian province of East Nusa Tenggara. The town itself (as well as the surrounding coastline) is considered a part of the famed Komodo National Park, along with three larger islands and 26 smaller islands in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to get to Labuan Bajo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Labuan Bajo is a 75-minute flight from Bali\u2019s Denpasar International Airport (DPS) but feels worlds away from the hustle and bustle. Several airlines fly domestically from Jakarta, Surabaya, Bali and Kupang, including the country\u2019s national carrier, Garuda Indonesia. From September, the island will welcome its first direct international flight from Kuala Lumpur with Air Asia, with more airlines rumoured to follow the trend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to stay in Labuan Bajo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While the area is still a lesser-known Indonesian destination compared to Bali (at least for Australians), this certainly doesn\u2019t mean you will be roughing it. Labuan Bajo is already home to 12 four- or five-star resorts, with five more under construction, including Crowne Plaza\u2019s first property in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meruorah Komodo Labuan Bajo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For some of the best uninterrupted views over Labuan Bajo\u2019s sunset, five-star Meruorah Komodo Labuan Bajo is perfectly positioned directly on the waterfront in the town\u2019s downtown marina. Head up to  Moon Bar or the hotel\u2019s rooftop infinity pool for sundowners and the panoramic views over the Flores Sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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