Travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Komodo Airport (LBJ): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll leave from in Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Komodo Airport (LBJ) out of here.
Book a direct Kuala Lumpur to Komodo Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 3 hours 40 minutes.
Labuan Bajo's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Kuala Lumpur. Komodo Airport is located in Labuan Bajo.
You can choose from 3 direct flights each week between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Komodo Airport (LBJ). This is the most popular route, with AirAsia offering a 10:45am departure from KUL to LBJ.
Your flight from Kuala Lumpur to LBJ won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a popular month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
You can find a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Komodo Airport (LBJ) leaving from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).
You can get away on a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Komodo Airport with AirAsia. This popular airline operates departures from KUL.
AirAsia is the airline most travellers choose for flights from KUL to LBJ.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate on this route is AirAsia.
Stopovers offer a great opportunity to discover a new place or just take a break during your travels. When searching for a cheap flight from Kuala Lumpur to LBJ, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to explore all potential stops. Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) is one option when leaving from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).
The journey from central Kuala Lumpur to KUL takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 56 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Kuala Lumpur International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Komodo Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Of the departures from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 59% land on schedule at their destination.
Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
SZB is around 19 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. It takes 30 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Kuala Lumpur to LBJ flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport:
Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport has an on-time performance rate of 72%. This figure highlights how often flights departing from this airport reach their destination on time.
About Komodo Airport (LBJ)
Have a late flight from Kuala Lumpur to Komodo Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near LBJ and fast-forward to bedtime:
Getting from Komodo Airport (LBJ) to central Labuan Bajo
Komodo Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Labuan Bajo. The time it takes to get there in a taxi or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Komodo Airport (LBJ)
Currently, RM270 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Komodo Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM523. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Kuala Lumpur to LBJ. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Kuala Lumpur to Komodo Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Komodo Airport (LBJ)
February is the busiest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Komodo Airport (LBJ). Plan your visit to Labuan Bajo in November if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
When booking your Kuala Lumpur to LBJ plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. October is the warmest month in Labuan Bajo, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
August has temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Komodo Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Labuan Bajo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Labuan Bajo right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Komodo Airport:
Your Labuan Bajo trip should come with a bit of sightseeing. Attractions you won't want to miss include Komodo Island Tours, Golo mori and Waecicu Beach.
Explore more of Indonesia
Labuan Bajo has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Indonesia just waiting to be discovered. About 193 kilometres east of Labuan Bajo, a trip to Ende will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Nanganesa Beach, Murondao Waterfall and Ria Beach.
Bima is another must-experience destination in Indonesia and is around 129 kilometres west of Labuan Bajo. No trip is complete without dropping by Air Terjun Panggi, Puncak inahami and Puncak Ncai Kapenta.