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The Alor Archipelago is located in the East Nusa Tenggara province of Indonesia and is part of the Coral Triangle. There are 20 islands within this archipelago, with the main island called "Alor island".

You will need to initially fly into Kupang, and from there, take a short domestic flight on to Alor island where the KLM Eliya will be waiting for your arrival at Kalabahi Port.

For our guests booking the Raja Ampat to Alor trip, please see our "Getting Here- Raja Ampat" page for more information

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Getting to Indonesia

The two main International airports into Indonesia are in Jakarta- Soekarno‑Hatta International Airport (CGK) or in Denpasar, Bali- Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS). Both offer direct onward flights to Kupang or Sorong.

Immigration requires all visitors to have a minimum of 6 months left on your passport. Please check with your local consulate for the latest entry and visa requirements.

Tourism Levy for International Arrivals Into Bali Denpasar (DPS)
International arrivals to Bali will be required to pay a one-time Rp 150,000 (approx. US$10) fee.

Travellers are encouraged to conveniently settle this payment via the Love Bali website or App prior to their arrival.  Upon payment, a tourism levy voucher will be sent via email, and tourists should store it on their smartphones for scanning at checkpoints in Bali Airport and sea ports.

 
"All Indonesia"
Indonesia has introduced a unified digital portal named “All Indonesia”, to streamline immigration, customs, and health procedures into a single form which can be filled out 72 hours before your arrival. 

International Arrivals Into Bali Denpasar (DPS)

 Visa on Arrival is available for citizens of 86 countries.  The visa costs Rp 500,000 (approx. USD35 / SGD or AUD50 / GBP27 / EUR32 / MYR145), it's valid for 30 days and can be extended once for a further 30 days. You can apply for this up to 14 days in advance online at: https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id/.

Citizens of 15 countries are eligible for the Visa Exemption (read more here).

Foreign travellers from countries other than the 86 listed countries must first apply for a B211A Tourist Visa prior to entering Bali.  

All visitors to Indonesia need at least 6 months passport validity.
For a list of the full requirements please visit Welcome Back To Bali

Flights from Bali

Ngurah Rai International airport (DPS)  in Bali is one of Indonesia's largest international airport. This is a great choice if you are coming from abroad or arriving from within Indonesia itself. 

If you are flying from Europe, there are regular flight options available, usually with a stop over in the Middle East, Kuala Lumpur or Singapore.

For our guests arriving via the USA international flights to Bali are usually available with a stop in either Hong Kong or Tokyo.

There are two direct daily flights from Bali (DPS) to Kupang (KOE) with Lion Air which takes roughly 1hr 50minutes. You will need to plan for a night in Kupang, and from there, you will then need to take the short 1-hour flight to Alor Island- Mali Airport (ARD). There is currently one flight a day with Wings Air, departing at 08:30am.

There are a small number of hotel options in Kupang that are quite close to the airport. Our bookings team can give you more advice on this so please feel free to ask us!

Please be aware that the flight from Kupang to Alor is usually on one of the smaller planes. It is operated by Wings Air & they have strict baggage allowance policies with high charges for overweight bags so we recommend that you keep this in mind when booking your flight.

For trips starting from Sorong- please see our "Getting Here- Raja Ampat" page

Flights from Jakarta

Flights from Jakarta (CGK) to Kupang (KOE) take roughly 3hr 15mins. Currently, there are daily flights from Jakarta to Kupang, landing at 6:15am with Batik Air & Citilink, which could potentially allow you to fly direct to Alor on the same day (as long as there were no delays!).

The flight from Kupang (KOE) to Alor Island- Mali Airport (ARD) is a short 1-hour flight. There is currently one flight a day with Wings Air, departing at 08:30am.

If you choose to spend the night in Kupang- there are a small number of hotel options in Kupang that are quite close to the airport. Our bookings team can give you more advice on this so please feel free to ask us!

Please be aware that the flight from Kupang to Alor is usually on one of the smaller planes. It is operated by Wings Air & they have strict baggage allowance policies with high charges for overweight bags so we recommend that you keep this in mind when booking your flight.

For trips starting from Sorong- please see our "Getting Here- Raja Ampat" page

From the airport to KLM Eliya

KLM Eliya will depart from Kalabahi Port between 10:30-11am on the day of departure.

If you are landing in Alor on the day of embarkation, the flight from Kupang to Alor usually lands around 930am. We can schedule a pick up from the airport at 10am, and travel to the port will take around 30 minutes. If you are planning on spending some time on Alor prior to embarkation, we can also arrange a transfer from your hotel!

We offer a complimentary pick up from your hotel or the airport, to KLM Eliya on the morning of departure. The pick up time will depend on the location of your accommodation.

For trips starting from Sorong- please see our "Getting Here- Raja Ampat" page

Embarkation Day

For Embarkation from Alor:

On embarkation day, you will be welcomed aboard KLM Eliya around 10am. Time will vary slightly depending on your location. Our aim will be to start sailing between 10:30-11am, allowing for a check dive and fun dive on this first day!

You’ll be transferred from your hotel, or airport to Kalabahi Port where the KLM Eliya will be moored. 

Once onboard, our Cruise Director will give you a thorough briefing on everything you need to know for a safe and enjoyable trip!

For Embarkation from Sorong- please see our "Getting Here- Raja Ampat" page

Disembarkation Day

For Disembarkation in Alor

KLM Eliya will end her journey in Alor. On you final morning you will wake up in Kalabahi Port, Alor. Breakfast will be served onboard and guests are welcome to start disembarking from 5am onwards. You are more than welcome to have a more leisurely start than this if you would like - with the latest disembarkation being no later than 10.00am.

We can help to arrange taxis to your hotel in town or to the airport if you have an onward flight. There is currently only one direct daily flight from Alor island- Mali Airport (ARD) to Kupang (KOE) that departs at 10.05am with Wings Air. The flight time is a short 1-hour trip. Kupang Airport (KOE) serves all major destinations such as Bali and Jakarta.

To ensure you reach the airport in time catch this flight to Kupang, you will need to disembark the Eliya no later than 07.30am.

If you would like more information about hotel options in Alor or Kupang please let us know and our bookings team will be very happy to assist you.

For Disembarkation in Labuan Bajo (Komodo)- please see our "Getting Here- Komodo" page (Disembarkation Day section)

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