Travelling from Melbourne to Komodo Airport (LBJ): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Melbourne to Komodo Airport (LBJ).
Komodo Airport is located in Labuan Bajo. The city runs on the UTC+8 timezone and is three hours behind Melbourne.
To ensure you get on your flight from Melbourne to LBJ, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers offer the opportunity to explore a new city or just take a break during your journey. When searching for a cheap flight from Melbourne to LBJ, deselect 'Direct flights only' to explore all potential stops. Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) is an option when you're setting off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Melbourne to Komodo Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on schedule at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can get to AVV from central Melbourne in approximately 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Kick back before your Melbourne to LBJ flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can roll out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 80.09% of them landing right on cue.
About Komodo Airport (LBJ)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Komodo Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LBJ instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Komodo Airport (LBJ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Komodo Airport is $247. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $475. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to LBJ, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
Cheap Melbourne to Komodo Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Komodo Airport (LBJ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Komodo Airport (LBJ). Visit Labuan Bajo in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Lock in a Melbourne to LBJ plane ticket departing in October if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Labuan Bajo to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Komodo Airport in August if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
More about Labuan Bajo
Start your Labuan Bajo trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Komodo Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Komodo Island Tours, Golo mori and Komodo enterprise are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Labuan Bajo itinerary.
Explore more of Indonesia
Ende is just one of the many places in Indonesia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Labuan Bajo. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Nanganesa Beach, Perjalanan wisata dan paket tour flores and Murondao Waterfall.
If you're eager to discover another side of Indonesia, head for Bima, roughly 129 kilometres west of Labuan Bajo. WPM(Wisata Pasir Mangrove), Tempat Mandi Kerbau and Merdeka Square, Serasuba are highlights.
