Indonesia
Makassar → Labuan Bajo
Pelni’s KM Binaiya, KM Leuser, KM Tilongkabila and KM Wilis sail between Makassar and Labuan Bajo; the trip takes about 18h – 1 day. Labuan Bajo is the base for Komodo National Park boat trips.
Makassar to Labuan Bajo ferry at a glance
The ferry from Makassar to Labuan Bajo takes About 18h – 1 day across the Flores Sea, operated by Pelni. It is a foot-passenger service; vehicles are not carried. Typical frequency: 6 Pelni sailings from Makassar between 5 November and 2 December 2026.
Crossing times and frequencies are typical figures and vary by season. Confirm the current timetable with the operator or booking partner before you travel. Route facts last reviewed 2026-10-27.
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Return crossing: Labuan Bajo to Makassar
Pelni also sails Labuan Bajo to Makassar, taking About 18h – 1 day. Labuan Bajo to Makassar: 6 Nov 17:00 (KM Binaiya), 14 Nov 21:00 (KM Tilongkabila), 15 Nov 06:00 (KM Wilis), 18 Nov 10:00 (KM Leuser), 27 Nov 23:59 (KM Tilongkabila) and more later in November; about 18h – 1 day, from Rp 200,000 economy.
Makassar to Labuan Bajo ferry timetable & sailing pattern
About weekly on Pelni
Published departure times
- From Makassar: 6 Nov 08:00 (KM Wilis), 8 Nov 22:00 (KM Tilongkabila), 11 Nov 05:00 (KM Binaiya), 11 Nov 14:00 (KM Leuser), 20 Nov 08:00 (KM Wilis), 23 Nov 22:00 (KM Tilongkabila)
Return: Labuan Bajo to Makassar: 6 Nov 17:00 (KM Binaiya), 14 Nov 21:00 (KM Tilongkabila), 15 Nov 06:00 (KM Wilis), 18 Nov 10:00 (KM Leuser), 27 Nov 23:59 (KM Tilongkabila) and more later in November; about 18h – 1 day, from Rp 200,000 economy.
Timetables change by season and date. Check exact departures for your travel date on the official timetable.
Official Pelni timetable →Check prices & book on Pelni →Source: Pelni ticket search (5 Nov – 2 Dec 2026). Verified 2026-10-27.
Maritime Crossing Route Map
Interactive sea passage between Makassar and Labuan Bajo
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Operators on This Route
| Operator | Crossing Time | Vessels |
|---|---|---|
| Pelni | About 18h – 1 day | KM Binaiya, KM Leuser, KM Tilongkabila, KM Wilis |
Route Features
Vehicles
Foot passengers only
Foot Passengers
Walk-on passengers welcome
Pets
No pet facilities
Distance
204 nautical miles
Getting There & Onward Transport
- Labuan Bajo is the base for Komodo National Park boat trips.
Tips for the Makassar to Labuan Bajo Crossing
- Pelni sells tickets on its website and app; the ticket search shows each ship’s calls, dates and cabin classes. Liners keep long multi-port rotations, so dates move from month to month.
- Pelni timetables are published two to four weeks ahead; check the exact date before planning onward travel. Times are local, and eastern Indonesia is one or two hours ahead of Jakarta.