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Signal verified · updated 2026-09-03

Flores

Large volcanic Indonesian island famed for the tri-coloured crater lakes of Kelimutu and as the gateway to Komodo National Park.

8.675° S121.384° E
site access marine
Komodo Airport, Labuan Bajo (LBJ)
Kelimutu crater lakes
Labuan Bajo harbour
Bena traditional village
Formation
volcanic; part of the Sunda volcanic arc with active volcanoes (Kelimutu, Egon, Lewotobi)
Population
2M
Water
Pacific Ocean
Access
moderate

Every required movement

The passage
to Flores.

Fly to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) or Maumere (MOF) from Bali/Jakarta; PELNI and ASDP ferries link Flores with Sumbawa, Sumba, Timor and Sulawesi.

  1. 01
    Komodo Airport, Labuan Bajo (LBJ)

    Nearest recorded air access

    Schedule or condition may change · verify
  2. 02
    Water crossing

    PELNI long-distance ships and ASDP Indonesia Ferry (e.g. Sape–Labuan Bajo, Aimere–Waingapu).

    Schedule or condition may change · verify
  3. 03
    Entry check

    Indonesia visa-exemption or visa-on-arrival for many nationalities.

    Schedule or condition may change · verify

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What the chart cannot hold

What becomes visible when you follow kelimutu crater lakes beyond the familiar map?

Flores (Portuguese for 'flowers') is one of the Lesser Sunda Islands and the largest island of East Nusa Tenggara. Its rugged volcanic spine holds the colour-changing crater lakes of Kelimutu, while Labuan Bajo on its west coast is the main gateway for Komodo dragon tourism. Predominantly Catholic, it hosts the famous Semana Santa Easter procession in Larantuka.

Named by Portuguese traders in the 16th century; Portuguese Larantuka enclave, then Dutch control from the mid-19th century; Japanese occupation in WWII; part of independent Indonesia since 1945.

Field ledger

The useful
details.

Coordinates
8.67° S · 121.38° E
Sovereignty
Indonesia · part of country
Nearest mainland
Sulawesi (~300 km north across the Flores Sea); Sumbawa immediately west
Best recorded window
April–October (dry season).
Permits / entry
Indonesia visa-exemption or visa-on-arrival for many nationalities.
Languages
Indonesian, Manggarai, Ngadha, Lio, Sikka, Lamaholot

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