ASDP Ferries at Labuan Bajo: Routes and Tickets

If your plan involves moving a vehicle, traveling on a budget, or connecting Labuan Bajo to Sumbawa, Sumba, or islands further west by sea rather than by air, ASDP’s ferry network — not the tourist boats that dominate most Komodo trip planning — is the relevant service. This guide lays out which routes actually operate from Labuan Bajo’s harbor, how often, and exactly where to book and check current departure times, without inventing a fixed schedule that would be wrong within a season.

Based on ASDP’s own press releases and route listings, Labuan Bajo is served by a mix of one near-daily crossing and several lighter, more irregular routes:

Source: ASDP official press releases, 2023–2025 (asdp.id/siaran-pers), and Kompas.com coverage of the 2026 perintis route reopening. Exact departure times for every route above change by season and by vessel rotation — the table above documents which lintasan exist and how they are officially described, not a timetable you should sail against without confirming first.

Near-daily. ASDP’s Sape port listing gives one departure a day at 10:00 WITA, every day except Tuesday — six sailings a week — worked by KMP Cakalang and KMP Cucut. An October 2025 ASDP press release words the same route as “tetap beroperasi setiap hari” (continues to operate every day); where the two disagree this guide prints the six-a-week figure and says so rather than picking one silently. This is the one route out of Labuan Bajo you can plan around with real confidence as a near-daily service — though “near-daily” still means checking the actual sailing date, since weather closures (see below) and vessel maintenance can and do interrupt even a route ASDP itself calls daily.

ASDP directs travelers to three official channels, in order of convenience:

• Trip Ferizy (trip.ferizy.com) — ASDP’s official online ticketing platform. A 2023 ASDP announcement specifically confirms e-ticketing was rolled out for Labuan Bajo and Sape routes through this system, listing five bookable lintasan: Labuan Bajo–Sape (return), Labuan Bajo–Waingapu, Labuan Bajo–Pulau Rinca, Labuan Bajo–Bira, and Labuan Bajo–Jampea.
• asdp.id — ASDP’s corporate site publishes route maps (peta lintasan) and port-specific pages for both Labuan Bajo and Sape, useful for checking which routes are currently listed as active before you travel.
• Local ticket counters — ASDP’s Labuan Bajo office and, historically, local Kantor Pos (post office) branches have sold tickets in person for travelers who prefer not to book online, or need same-day confirmation.

Do not rely on third-party schedule aggregators or older blog posts for departure times — ferry schedules on Indonesia’s eastern routes are revised often enough (vessel rotations, weather, port maintenance) that only the official channels above reflect the current sailing plan.

Yes. Like the tourist speedboats covered in our rainy-season sailing guide, ASDP’s larger ferries are still subject to the harbormaster’s (syahbandar) decision to halt sailing when BMKG issues high-wave or extreme-weather warnings for the waters around Labuan Bajo and the Komodo National Park. In practice this affects tourist boats more often than ASDP’s larger ro-ro ferries, which are built for rougher water, but a genuinely severe warning — the kind that closed all sailing out of Labuan Bajo for several days around the 2025/2026 New Year period — can suspend ferry departures too. If your travel plan depends on a specific ferry sailing during January–March, build in a buffer day and check ASDP’s channels the morning of departure, not just when you booked.

Yes, and it is a separate system from ASDP. Pelni, Indonesia’s state ocean-liner company, lists Labuan Bajo (port code LBO) as a stop on several multi-port passenger routes rather than running a dedicated point-to-point Labuan Bajo service. Ships such as KM Tilongkabila, KM Binaiya and KM Wilis call at Labuan Bajo as one leg of longer voyages connecting it to Bima, Benoa (Bali), Lembar (Lombok), Makassar, and ports further into Sulawesi. Because Pelni’s own multi-port itineraries are complex and change by vessel rotation, book and verify sailing dates directly through Pelni’s official website (pelni.co.id, using port code LBO) or the Pelni Mobile app — not through a secondary listing.

ASDP and Pelni exist to move passengers, vehicles, and cargo between islands on fixed (if variable-frequency) routes — they are not day-tour operators. If your goal is visiting Komodo National Park, Padar, Rinca, or Pink Beach on a single- or multi-day trip rather than reaching another island’s port, a private speedboat charter from Labuan Bajo port or a joined day-trip departure is the relevant option, not an ASDP ferry. Where ASDP genuinely matters to most Komodo travelers is the Labuan Bajo–Sape link, useful for overlanders continuing to or from Sumbawa and Lombok by road and ferry rather than flying.

Almost nobody chooses the Labuan Bajo–Sape ferry as a faster or more comfortable option than flying — flying wins on both counts. The ferry matters for three specific groups: overlanders moving a vehicle between Flores and Sumbawa/Lombok/Bali by road-and-ferry rather than air freight; budget travelers for whom the fare difference outweighs the extra travel time; and travelers specifically routing through Sape, Bima, or onward Sumbawa destinations that a direct flight would skip entirely. If your goal is simply “reach Labuan Bajo from Bali as fast as possible,” flying into Komodo Airport and using the short airport-to-port transfer described in our Labuan Bajo arrival guide is the more practical route.

The structural route for overlanders is Bali (Padangbai or Benoa) → Lombok (Lembar) → Sumbawa (overland across the island) → Sape → Labuan Bajo by ASDP ferry. Each leg has its own separate ferry or ASDP crossing, and total transit time across the full route commonly runs two to three days when you include overland driving time across Sumbawa, not counting weather delays. This is a fundamentally different kind of trip than flying — it suits travelers who specifically want the overland Indonesia experience or are relocating a vehicle, not travelers optimizing for time in Komodo National Park itself.

Trip Ferizy’s booking interface and ASDP’s own site are primarily built around the domestic Indonesian travel market, and English-language support is more limited than on flight-booking platforms. Practical notes for foreign travelers:

• Have your passport number ready when booking, as identity details are required for ticketing on inter-island routes.
• Confirm the departure terminal in person or through your accommodation the day before sailing — port layouts and gate numbers are not always intuitively signposted for first-time visitors.
• Build in slack time around any ASDP sailing during the January–March peak of the wet season; weather-related delays affect state ferries less often than small tourist boats, but they are not immune to closures during genuinely severe BMKG warnings.
• If your itinerary depends on a specific onward connection (a flight, a hotel check-in, a tour departure), treat the ferry leg as the least predictable part of your schedule and plan accordingly.

ASDP is not only a ferry operator here — through its subsidiary PT Indonesia Ferry Properti (IFPRO), ASDP is also the lead developer behind the Marina Labuan Bajo waterfront project in the town center, separate from its ferry-terminal operations. That development history, along with the government’s parallel decision to move cargo shipping to the new Wae Kelambu terminal outside town, is covered in full in our Labuan Bajo port history and development guide — useful context if you are trying to understand why the harbor looks and functions the way it does today, beyond just the ferry schedule.

If you landed on this page while researching “ferry” or “boat” options and your actual goal is Komodo National Park — Padar’s viewpoint, Rinca’s dragons, Pink Beach — the ASDP network above is not the way in. From the same harbor, operators run private speedboat charters for single-day park visits, multi-day liveaboard cruises for a slower, cabin-based trip, and full Bali-to-Komodo tour packages for travelers combining both islands into one holiday. These are commercial tour departures, not scheduled public ferries, so booking, pricing, and departure times are set directly with the operator rather than through Trip Ferizy.

Last updated: 29 August 2026.

Sources & further reading:

• Ferizy — ASDP’s official ferry ticketing platform — for current schedules and fares.
• Kementerian Perhubungan RI — regulator of Indonesia’s ferry (ASDP) network.

Booking a Komodo National Park ticket through the SiOra app

Booking Komodo National Park tickets online via the SiOra app from Labuan Bajo is a common question for ASDP passengers planning to go straight from the port to a Komodo boat. Since April 2026, all visits to Komodo and Padar islands require an advance e-ticket through the official SiOra system at siora.id; there is no separate app you must download. From Labuan Bajo (on wifi or data), create an account on siora.id, choose your visit date and session, select the islands (for most people: Komodo and/or Padar plus ranger fee), and pay online with the available methods. Make sure the name and passport number match each traveler, then save the QR code or e-ticket PDF on your phone and as a screenshot in case of patchy signal at the harbor. When you board your Komodo boat from Labuan Bajo port, the captain or guide will usually check you have SiOra tickets before departure, and rangers will scan them again when you land.

Should I go to Komodo from Labuan Bajo port or from Lombok Padangbai?

The choice against Padangbai turns on how much time you have and how you feel about long sea crossings. Labuan Bajo is the closest working port to Komodo National Park, so trips from here are shorter, more flexible, and easier to reschedule if weather or ASDP ferries shift your plans. Lombok and Padangbai options are generally multi-day liveaboard or backpacker “overland” trips that combine long open-water segments with quick stops in the park, so they’re better if the journey itself is the goal. If your priority is seeing dragons, snorkeling, or trekking Padar efficiently, arrive in Labuan Bajo first (by air or overland-plus-ASDP) and join a one- or two-day boat from the harbor. Use Lombok/Padangbai mainly if you specifically want that extended island-hopping route and accept less control over exact Komodo timings.

What currency is accepted at Labuan Bajo port?

The currency accepted at Labuan Bajo port is almost always Indonesian rupiah (IDR), including for ASDP ferry tickets, small harbor fees, snacks, and short local transport. Occasional tour operators or liveaboard companies can quote in foreign currency, but settlement on the ground still usually happens in rupiah at the bank’s rate or via card. You will find ATMs and card-accepting minimarts in town, but inside the port itself cash in rupiah is far more practical, especially very early or late sailings. If you are coming off an ASDP ferry and transferring straight to a Komodo boat, change or withdraw some rupiah in town beforehand rather than relying on USD or EUR at the quay. For SiOra park tickets, payment is processed online, so the effective currency is determined by your card or e-wallet, but the fee itself is set in rupiah.

Is Sanur or Padangbai the better place to start a Komodo trip?

Neither is a practical direct gateway to Komodo, so the real question is which makes the more sensible staging point for the long trip east. Sanur is mostly a speedboat hub for Nusa Penida and nearby islands, and any Komodo trip sold from there will still route you via another port or a domestic flight. Padangbai is used for public ferries and some long-range boats, but direct crossings all the way to Komodo are rare and tend to be multi-day, higher-risk in rough season, and not dramatically cheaper than flying to Labuan Bajo. For value, most travelers either fly Bali–Labuan Bajo then take a short Komodo boat, or go overland Bali–Padangbai–Lombok–Sumbawa–ASDP Sape–Labuan Bajo and only then enter the park. In cost terms, Sanur vs Padangbai matters far less than the big choice between a long overwater journey or a quick flight followed by a short harbor departure.

Should I sail from Padangbai to Komodo directly, or break the journey in Labuan Bajo?

The choice is a trade-off between a single long voyage and breaking the journey into safer, more controllable legs. Direct Bali–Komodo style boats from Padangbai, when they run, usually operate as multi-day liveaboards or backpacker trips that cross several islands before a quick stop in Komodo National Park. Going via Labuan Bajo instead means you first travel Bali–Lombok–Sumbawa (by public boats and buses or a mix of services), cross Sape–Labuan Bajo on ASDP, and then join a short Komodo boat from Bajo port. The indirect route adds more transfers but lets you time your Komodo visit to match good weather, boat availability, and your SiOra park booking. For most independent travelers, “via Labuan Bajo” is the safer and ultimately more flexible strategy, especially in the January–March rough-water period.

How do I book the ASDP Labuan Bajo–Sape ferry online?

Booking runs through ASDP’s official Trip Ferizy platform, which now lists Labuan Bajo–Sape as one of its digital routes. From anywhere with a stable connection, go to the Trip Ferizy site (often referred to in ASDP materials as trip.ferizy.com), select the Labuan Bajo–Sape lintasan, pick your date, vehicle type (if any), and passenger count, then pay to receive an e-ticket. You can show this QR or code on your phone at the ASDP terminal in Labuan Bajo, but printing a copy is wise in case of battery or signal issues. For same-day crossings, online sales may close a few hours before departure, so check cut-off times and be ready to buy at the port office if needed. Always confirm the latest sailing time a day or two before, as the daily departure ASDP advertises can still shift with maintenance or weather.

Which is the best port to visit Komodo: Labuan Bajo port vs Benoa vs Padangbai?

Labuan Bajo wins against Benoa and Padangbai whenever the goal is real time inside the park rather than passing through. Labuan Bajo sits at the doorstep of Komodo National Park, with many day boats and liveaboards leaving directly from the harbor and returning the same or next day. Benoa (southern Bali) occasionally sees cruise ships or long-distance vessels that include Komodo on a larger itinerary, but you will have little control over exactly how long you stay or which sites you visit. Padangbai is more of a stepping stone in an overland route than an actual Komodo gateway, as you still face days of travel before you reach the park. In practice, serious Komodo trips converge on Labuan Bajo, no matter where they start.

How much longer does Komodo take from Padangbai than from Labuan Bajo port?

The time difference comes down to distance and how many islands sit in between. From Labuan Bajo port, fast tourist boats reach popular spots like Padar or Komodo Island in roughly 1.5–3 hours each way, depending on the vessel and exact route, making day trips realistic. From Padangbai, any “Komodo” trip is necessarily a long multi-island voyage that usually takes several days at sea before you even enter the park, and then the boat must still return to Bali. Weather, boat type, and stopovers can change exact timings from Padangbai, but you should think in days, not hours. If time is tight, fly or travel overland to Labuan Bajo first, then plan your Komodo visit from the harbor there.

Is Benoa a safer or faster starting point for Komodo than Labuan Bajo port?

Compare the actual sailing distances and the answer against Benoa becomes obvious. Labuan Bajo is far closer to Komodo National Park, so your time on open seas is much shorter, and boats can usually adjust routes quickly if conditions change, which contributes to practical safety. Benoa-based itineraries must cross a large stretch of ocean and often run on fixed cruise schedules that cannot easily be changed for localized weather around Komodo. Indonesian maritime authorities apply the same regulations across ports, but at Labuan Bajo the harbor master’s decisions are tailored to the immediate park waters, and cancellations tend to be more targeted and transparent for local boats. As a result, Labuan Bajo is both faster and, for most independent travelers, the more manageable and safety-conscious base for entering Komodo.

Is it cheaper to reach Komodo from Labuan Bajo port or from Padangbai?

Cost-effectiveness depends on whether you count the whole journey from Bali or only the final leg into the park. Starting from Bali, a slow overland Padangbai–Lombok–Sumbawa–Sape–Labuan Bajo route can be cheaper on paper than a direct flight, but it consumes several days and multiple boat and bus tickets before you even board a Komodo tour. Once you are actually in Labuan Bajo, getting into the park from the port is generally the most cost-efficient option because you can choose from shared day trips, small-group boats, or longer liveaboards that compete on price. From Padangbai, any direct Komodo cruise tends to be a bundled long-distance product, with less room to trim costs just for the park segment. For most travelers who value both money and time, flying to Labuan Bajo and then using the local harbor options is the sweet spot.

Are boats to Komodo cheaper out of Waingapu than out of Bajo port?

The comparison misleads, because Waingapu on Sumba is not a mainstream jumping-off point for Komodo trips. Boats from Waingapu that could take you toward Komodo would effectively be special arrangements or repositioning voyages and are unlikely to be cheaper than standard Labuan Bajo-based tours. Labuan Bajo, by contrast, has many operators running regular day boats and liveaboards, which creates price competition and a range of options from budget to high-end. If you are already using ASDP’s perintis connection between Waingapu and Labuan Bajo, treat Waingapu as a feeder port and plan to actually enter Komodo National Park from Labuan Bajo harbor. That way you can shop around locally and choose a boat that fits your budget and your SiOra park booking.

Also on Bajo Port

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• Flores to Lombok
• Labuan Bajo to Bima and Sape
• more on fast Boats vs Public Ferries From
• Every route guide in Getting to Labuan Bajo