Traveling from Pangkalanbuun Airport (PKN) to Komodo Airport (LBJ): what you need to know
Labuan Bajo is one hour ahead of Pangkalanbuun and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your PKN to LBJ flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Traveling during a peak time such as May? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to check out another city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Pangkalanbuun Airport to Komodo Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Soekarno-Hatta Airport is a well-known stop between PKN and LBJ.
How to find the cheapest flights from Pangkalanbuun Airport (PKN) to Komodo Airport (LBJ)
$199 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Pangkalanbuun Airport to Komodo Airport flight. A return flight starts at $459. These fares may change depending on demand.
To find cheap tickets from PKN to LBJ, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Pangkalanbuun Airport to Komodo Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Save time searching for cheap flights from PKN to LBJ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Pangkalanbuun Airport to Komodo Airport.
Handy information about Pangkalanbuun Airport (PKN)
Pangkalanbuun Airport is about 3 kilometers from central Pangkalanbuun. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near PKN. Whether you've booked an early flight from Pangkalanbuun Airport to Komodo Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Komodo Airport (LBJ)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Pangkalanbuun Airport to Komodo Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LBJ instead:
Getting from Komodo Airport (LBJ) to central Labuan Bajo
Komodo Airport is roughly 3 kilometers from central Labuan Bajo. The drive time takes around 5 minutes.
Traveling to the center by public transport takes about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Komodo Airport (LBJ)
April is the most popular month for flights from Pangkalanbuun Airport to Komodo Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Labuan Bajo in March.
Before locking in your flight from Pangkalanbuun Airport to Komodo Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. October is the warmest month in Labuan Bajo, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PKN to LBJ in August. Temperatures average between 20ºC (68ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) then.
Explore more of Indonesia
Labuan Bajo is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Indonesia you should also see. About 370 kilometers north of Labuan Bajo, a trip to Makassar will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Tongkonan het Traditionele Houten paalhuis van Toraja, CANDI MATTOANGING and Pantai Tanjung Bunga.
Where to next? Head onward to Mataram. It's around 418 kilometers west of Labuan Bajo and is known for highlights like Rinjani Orchid Gallery.
