Travelling from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Komodo Airport (LBJ): what you need to know
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CNS to LBJ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to discover another city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cairns Airport to Komodo Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Ngurah Rai International Airport is a sought-after stop between CNS and LBJ.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Komodo Airport (LBJ)
At the moment, RM1,106 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cairns Airport to Komodo Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM2,462. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CNS to LBJ if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from Cairns Airport to Komodo Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from CNS to LBJ is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cairns Airport to Komodo Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Cairns Airport (CNS)
Of all flights departing from Cairns Airport, 71.55% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Cairns Airport from central Cairns, it takes around 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Cairns Airport to Komodo Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near CNS:
Arriving at Komodo Airport (LBJ)
If you're getting in on a late Cairns Airport to Komodo Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near LBJ:
Getting from Komodo Airport (LBJ) to central Labuan Bajo
From Komodo Airport, Labuan Bajo is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Komodo Airport (LBJ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Cairns Airport to Komodo Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Labuan Bajo in February.
Before locking in your flight from Cairns Airport to Komodo Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. October is the warmest month in Labuan Bajo, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
August has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CNS to LBJ sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Indonesia
Labuan Bajo has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Indonesia waiting to be explored. About 370 kilometres north of Labuan Bajo, a trip to Makassar will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Paotere Harbour, Pantai Akkarena Tanjung Bunga and BTN TONASA BLOK G NO 9.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Indonesia, head for Mataram, about 418 kilometres west of Labuan Bajo. Lapangan Bumi Pagutan Permai, Lapangan sepak bola karang sukun and Taman Kebo are among its highlights.
