Travelling from Komodo Airport (LBJ) to Surabaya Airport (SUB): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Komodo Airport to Surabaya Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
The timezone in Surabaya is UTC+7, which is one hour behind Labuan Bajo.
Leave plenty of time to make your LBJ to SUB flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Getting to Surabaya (and then exploring more of Indonesia!) is a snap with Super Air Jet. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Komodo Airport to Surabaya Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with Super Air Jet on this route.
Choose a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Komodo Airport to Surabaya Airport. Soekarno-Hatta Airport is a top stopover on the LBJ to SUB route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Komodo Airport (LBJ) to Surabaya Airport (SUB)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Komodo Airport to Surabaya Airport flight is Rs24,820. A round-trip plane ticket is currently Rs55,024. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from LBJ to SUB, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Komodo Airport to Surabaya Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Picking up cheap flights from LBJ to SUB is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Komodo Airport to Surabaya Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Komodo Airport (LBJ)
Of the flights that depart from Komodo Airport, 52% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Komodo Airport from central Labuan Bajo, it'll take about 5 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 10 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near LBJ? If you've booked an early flight from Komodo Airport to Surabaya Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Surabaya Airport (SUB)
If you're landing on a late Komodo Airport to Surabaya Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near SUB:
Pick up a Surabaya Airport rental car and check out destinations off the typical tourist track. Avis and TRAC Astra Rent A Car can hook you up with a set of wheels for your travels through Surabaya and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Surabaya Airport about one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Surabaya Airport (SUB)
May is the busiest month for flights from Komodo Airport to Surabaya Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Surabaya in March.
Before locking in your flight from Komodo Airport to Surabaya Airport, consider the type of weather you like. October is the warmest month in Surabaya, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC to 34ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from LBJ to SUB in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC and 32ºC on average.
Explore more of Indonesia
You've visited Surabaya, now it's time to discover other parts of Indonesia. Journey about 257 kilometres west to Semarang to check off its top sights. From Prambanan to Indonesia Kaya Park and Masjid Agung Jawa Tengah, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Indonesia, consider Denpasar, about 306 kilometres south-east of Surabaya. Sanur Beach, Bali Dream Walk and Pantai Matahari Terbit Sanur are among the biggest draws.
