We offer a variety of Banda Sea adventures, each with unique embarkation and disembarkation ports. Please see below for advice and tips on how to reach each location.
Please note, flight information is correct at the time of publishing and may airline may alter their times and routes.
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
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.
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!).
FROM KUPANG:
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.
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.
Sky scanner and Nusatrip are both great websites for checking what flights are available, or you can book with most airlines directly.
ON THE DAY OF EMBARKATION:
Kalabahi Port is just a 30 minute ride from the airport. We offer a complimentary pick up from your hotel to or from the airport to Kalabahi Port if you are arriving the same day.
One of our drivers will collect you from the airport no later than 0930am, or if you are already on Alor Island (strongly advised), we can arrange a pick up from your hotel between 9-10am** to Kalabahi Port
On embarkation day, you will be welcomed aboard KLM Eliya around 10am. Our aim will be to start sailing between 10:30-11am, allowing for a check dive and fun dive on this first day!
Once onboard, our Cruise Director will give you a thorough briefing on everything you need to know for a safe and enjoyable trip!
** Time depends on location of hotel. The Cruise Director will Whatsapp you the evening before to confirm your pick up time. Please make sure you provide us with a number we can contact you on :)
FROM BALI:
Bali's Ngurah Rai International airport (DPS) is one of Indonesia's largest hubs, and you can fly from many airports within Indonesia as well as directly from Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Bangkok, as well as China, Japan, Australia and the Middle East.
Travelers coming from Europe can take flights with a stop in the Middle East or KL / Singapore.
Travelers coming from the USA can take flights with a stop in Hong Kong / Tokyo.
There are direct flights from Bali (DPS) to Sorong (SOQ) which takes roughly 3 hours
Direct flights are offered by Garuda Airlines. Lion Air offers ‘direct flights’ but there is a stop in Makassar which extends the flight time to 6 hours 35 minutes.
FROM JAKARTA:
Daily direct flight from Jakarta (CGK) to Sorong (SOQ) are operated by Garuda Airlines, Batik Air and Super Air Jet. Flights take approximately 4 hours. We would recommend Garuda Airlines or Batik Air as these are both usually the most reliable airlines & on time in the region.
FROM MAKASSAR:
Makassar can be found in South Sulawesi. International arrivals to Makassar can be via Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. From Makassar (UPG) there are daily direct flights to Sorong (SOQ) with Super Air Jet, Lion Air and Sriwijaya Air. Flight time between Makassar and Sorong is just over 3 hours.
Sky scanner and Nusatrip are both great websites for checking what flights are available, or you can book with most airlines directly.
ON THE DAY OF EMBARKATION:
The Harbour is just a 15 - 20 minute ride from the airport. We offer a complimentary pick up from your hotel to the Harbour or from the airport to the Harbour if you are arriving the same day. We strongly encourage you to arrive in Sorong the day before we depart as delays are common in Indonesia and it will help avoid any unnecessary stress.
If you do choose to fly into Sorong the same day as embarkation, please ensure you book a flight that lands before 10am. Any later than this and you will not make it to the harbour in time for embarkation.
On the morning of embarkation one of our drivers will collect you from your hotel around 9-930am** From here you will be taken to Sorong harbour to board the KLM Eliya. Once onboard our Cruise Director will brief you on everything you need to know for a safe and enjoyable trip.
Our bookings team will confirm your arrival / location for pick up as part of the onboarding process.
** Time depends on location of hotel. The Cruise Director will Whatsapp you the evening before to confirm your pick up time. Please make sure you provide us with a number we can contact you on :)
FROM BALI:
Bali's Ngurah Rai International airport (DPS) is one of Indonesia's largest hubs, and you can fly from many airports within Indonesia as well as directly from Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Bangkok, as well as China, Japan, Australia and the Middle East.
Travelers coming from Europe can take flights with a stop in the Middle East or KL / Singapore.
Travelers coming from the USA can take flights with a stop in Hong Kong / Tokyo.
Traveling from Bali (DPS) to Ambon (AMQ) requires an indirect flight, as there are no direct routes available. The journey typically takes between 7 to 11 hours, with layovers usually in Jakarta (CGK) or Makassar (UPG).
FROM JAKARTA:
Daily direct flight from Jakarta (CGK) to Ambon (AMQ) are operated by Garuda Airlines, Batik Air, Citilink and Lion Air. Flights take approximately 3hrs40mins.
FROM MAKASSAR:
Makassar can be found in South Sulawesi. International arrivals to Makassar can be via Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
From Makassar (UPG) there are daily direct flights to Ambon (AMQ) with Lion Air and Batik Air. Flight time between Makassar and Ambon is typically around 1hr45mins.
Sky scanner and Nusatrip are both great websites for checking what flights are available, or you can book with most airlines directly.
ON THE DAY OF EMBARKATION:
Tulehu Harbour in Ambon is around a 1 hour drive from the airport. We offer a complimentary pick up from your hotel to the Harbour or from the airport to the Harbour if you are arriving the same day.
We strongly encourage you to arrive in Ambon the day before we depart as delays are common in Indonesia and it will help avoid any unnecessary stress.
If you do choose to fly into Ambon the same day as embarkation, please ensure you book a flight that lands before 1030am. Any later than this and you will not make it to the harbour in time for embarkation.
On the morning of embarkation one of our drivers will collect you from your hotel around 9-10am** From here you will be taken to Tulehu Harbour to board the KLM Eliya. Once onboard our Cruise Director will brief you on everything you need to know for a safe and enjoyable trip.
Our bookings team will confirm your arrival / location for pick up as part of the onboarding process.
** Time depends on location of hotel. The Cruise Director will WhatsApp you the evening before to confirm your pick up time. Please make sure you provide us with a number we can contact you on :)
FROM BALI:
Bali's Ngurah Rai International airport (DPS) is one of Indonesia's largest hubs, and you can fly from many airports within Indonesia as well as directly from Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Bangkok, as well as China, Japan, Australia and the Middle East.
Travelers coming from Europe can take flights with a stop in the Middle East or KL / Singapore.
Travelers coming from the USA can take flights with a stop in Hong Kong / Tokyo.
There are direct daily flights from Bali (DPS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) which takes roughly 1hr 15minutes.
FROM JAKARTA:
Direct daily lights from Jakarta (CGK) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) take roughly 2hr 20mins. Air Asia, Citilink, Garuda & Batik Air all offer various options.
Sky scanner and Nusatrip are both great websites for checking what flights are available, or you can book with the airline directly.
ON THE DAY OF EMBARKATION:
All guests will be taken aboard KLM Eliya for 09.00am, with departure set for 09:30am.
One of our drivers will collect you from your hotel (If you plan to take the early morning flight we can have our driver collect you from the airport also) and bring you to our office in Labuan Bajo. All guests will meet at our office in town between 08:00-8:30am. We will then walk down to the harbour together at 09.00am. Our bookings team will confirm your pick up location with you.
If you do wish to get the early morning flight we can have our driver collect you from the airport. Please be advised that we strongly recommend arriving the night before embarkation as the first morning flights occasionally have delays. If your landing time is delayed, we can arrange a private speed boat to meet up with the KLM Eliya (additional fees will be incurred), and this (depending on how delayed your flight is) will also mean potentially missing out on some dives on the first day!
Our bookings team will confirm your arrival / location for pick up as part of the onboarding process.
On the final morning of your trip, we will disembark back at the Harbour. We will serve breakfast onboard before saying our final farewells (until next time!) Our crew will assist you to settle any outstanding bills before you disembark.
We will have you back in the harbour to start disembarkation by 5am (if you have an early flight), or you you are welcome to stay aboard until 10:00am latest.
We will arrange a driver to collect you from the harbour and bring you directly to the airport or to your hotel if you are choosing to stay in town.
Your last dives will be before 2pm on your penultimate day of your package, so you will be safe to fly on the day of disembarkation with PADI's recommended 18 hour No-Fly Time.
