Quinze jours à Bali
by Klumo
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
bonjour a tous
je pars pour 15 jours a Bali fin Mai, j ai pris un vol sec, je me debrouillerai sur place avec l aide de vos conseils, alors voila mes questions.arrivé a Denpasar je compte passer la premiere nuit a KUTA pour me remettre du voyage comment assurer ce transfert aeroport/kuta ( taxi, navettes etc ) et a quel prix. comment me loger sur place ( qu elles sont vos conseils ) et a quel prix je compte louer une moto ???? puis aller passer quelques jours a Lombok par bateau ( quel prix et ou embarquer )
voila deja pas mal de questions
j attends de vous lire
merci
salut,
bali est une ile magnifique, a ton arriver prend un taxi sa te coutera 50 000 a 65 000 rpi, une nuit a Èuta c'est pas le top, je te conseil plutot seminiak c'est plus au centre.
des hotels tu a vraiment le choix il y en a partout mais tu peu regarder sur se cite (www.kumpul-kumpul.com, les prix sont tres correct, pour un vehicule il gere a cette endroit, rappel toi que chez eux il faut toujours marchander cela fait partis de leur coutume, fait le sinon c'est comme si tu ne les respecter pas.
Pour Lombok tout le monde peu de renseigner sur place et pour le prix je ne me rappel plus tout se que je peu te dire c'est qu'a l'aller le prix est fixe, mais par contre pour le retour tout depend de toi.
fais un bon voyage c'est une ile magique
la vie est et sera toujours belle
pour répondre à l'ensemble de tes questions il faudrait que tu indiques d'où tu comptes partir pour par exemple rejoindre le ferry pour Lombok
qd au prix entre l'aeroport de Denpasar et Kuta le prix est une poignée de riz 😉
arrive à l'aéroport avec des roupias, environ 4O devraient être largement suffisant
si tu ne passes pas par l'ambassade indonesienne à Paris pour un visa de deux mois, tu n'auras le droit une fois arrivée à Bali à 3O jours fermes et tu paieras 2O euros, prévoi un billet de 2O euros
qd à ton arrivée, sort de l'aéroport et sur ta droite tu as le guichet pour les taxis, Kuta cela ne doit pas couter grd chose compte tenu que c'est tout près
moi je suis sortie de l'aéroport vers 21 heures, je suis partie directement pour Ubud, une heure de route le prix
75OOO roupias
le change est de 1 euro = 134OO roupies
😉
"pendant un instant l'usage des yeux : la lecture du monde. italo Calvino "Paroles de voyageurs" si tu n'as pas étudié, voyage".
Merci des conseils je prends bonne note
A+
merci pour tes renseignements
je prends note
A+
Pour le tacos, prix fixe au gichet de taxis de l'aéroport. Evite de dormir à Kuta, va directement a Ubud. 1 bonne adresse la_bas: Gusti Garden.
Location de moto a Ubud: 35.000 Rp pour jour (3€), assurance comprise; attention, il te faut le permis international.
Tu veux aller où à Lombok? Si Iles Gilis, va plutot à Gili Air (à moins que ce ne soit pour la fiesta, dans ce ces aller a Gili Trawangan). Pour aller à Lombok, rien de plus facile, toutes les agances de voyage locales proposent le trip (et il y en a des dizaines....), prix fixe. Compte 1 journée pour le transfert (moins si il y a 1 bateau direct pour les Gilis, mais je ne suis pas sûr qu'il y en ait un....)
Location de moto a Ubud: 35.000 Rp pour jour (3€), assurance comprise; attention, il te faut le permis international.
Tu veux aller où à Lombok? Si Iles Gilis, va plutot à Gili Air (à moins que ce ne soit pour la fiesta, dans ce ces aller a Gili Trawangan). Pour aller à Lombok, rien de plus facile, toutes les agances de voyage locales proposent le trip (et il y en a des dizaines....), prix fixe. Compte 1 journée pour le transfert (moins si il y a 1 bateau direct pour les Gilis, mais je ne suis pas sûr qu'il y en ait un....)
Bruno
il est possible de louer un 2 roue sans permis international a ubud. Ca depend a qui et ou tu demandes.
Attention, les mecs qui louent les motos se contre-fichent que tu aies ou pas le permis moto international (et ce a Ubud ou ailleurs). Pas les flics par contre => donc permis international, ou une serieuse prune en perspective. Il y a pas mal de controles de permis aupres des Bules, en particulier dans les régions de Kuta et de Lovina, et sur toutes les routes qui mènent au lac Batur.
A bon attendeur.....
A bon attendeur.....
Bruno
tu peux avoir un permis local labas.
sinon le backchich pour défaut de permis est ds les 50 000rp ;)
quand ils te font signe de t'arrêter, tu leur fais signe et tu traces, jamais de problème comme çà.
sinon, toujours négocier le prix des taxis à l'aéroport.
la première nuit je ne la ferais pas sur Kuta pour se reposer...
Exact, il y a le permis local!!!! Avant c'était 150.000rp pour un mois; il y a 2 ans, c'était passé à 500.000 pour 3 mois (une anarque car personne de reste 3 mois). C'est combien à présent?
Sinon, il y a une autre combine: tu vas avec ton loueur de moto à la police de Denpassar pour déclarer la perte de ton permis => on te remet une attestation provisoire de permis valable 1 mois, cout 100.000 ou 150.000. Et ca marche!!!!!
Sinon, il y a une autre combine: tu vas avec ton loueur de moto à la police de Denpassar pour déclarer la perte de ton permis => on te remet une attestation provisoire de permis valable 1 mois, cout 100.000 ou 150.000. Et ca marche!!!!!
Bruno
pour 1 mois j'avais entendu dire ds les 250 000rp
Pas les flics par contre => donc permis international, ou une serieuse prune en perspective. Il y a pas mal de controles de permis aupres des Bules, en particulier dans les régions de Kuta et de Lovina, et sur toutes les routes qui mènent au lac Batur.
A bon attendeur.....
C'est clair ! Permis international indispensable même pour un scooter ! Sinon amendes garanties, les flics cherchant en permanence des petits blancs pour arrondir leurs petits salaires...
A bon attendeur.....
C'est clair ! Permis international indispensable même pour un scooter ! Sinon amendes garanties, les flics cherchant en permanence des petits blancs pour arrondir leurs petits salaires...
et bien nous avons eu bcp de chance de ne pas croiser de controle de police.
sinon, le permis international est gratuit en pref ou ss pref et fait en direct ... mais faut se deplacer et eviter les heures de rush.
d ailleurs, ce permis est vraiment ridicule... il est mal foutu en taille, contenu, descriptif. on m a demande a plusieurs reprises de quoi il s agissait .. loueur mexicain, flic sud africain et namibien... les balineens semblent donc plus habitues, faut dire que la corruption a toujours ete un art en indonesie.
d ailleurs, ce permis est vraiment ridicule... il est mal foutu en taille, contenu, descriptif. on m a demande a plusieurs reprises de quoi il s agissait .. loueur mexicain, flic sud africain et namibien... les balineens semblent donc plus habitues, faut dire que la corruption a toujours ete un art en indonesie.
c'est vrai qu'il est mal foutu ce permis international... mais bon il est gratuit c'est l'essentiel 😉
A noter que pour certaines préfectures, on peut le demander par correspondance (en s'y prenant à l'avance, surtout en été)
Quand on arrive à Denpasar, le plus sympa est d'aller à Sanur. Il y a plein de losmen pour 50 000 roupies très agréables pas loin de la plage et des restos de bord du lagon.
Départ pour Lombok depuis Padangbai. Ne pas prendre de billets au Tourist Information Center qui se trouve sous le hall de l'embarcadère. Ce sont des voleurs!
merci pour le renseignement
pour la traversee vers lombok il faut compter combien et pour se loger a lombok pas de souci ??
merci d avance
PAs plus de soucis pour se loger a Lombok qu'à Bali.
Tu veux aller où en fait? Si tu vas aux Gilis, les plages sont plus belles qu'à Bali, donc compte-tenu de la courte durée de ton séjour, privilégie les Gilis pour la plage, et Bali pour tout le reste.
A Lombok, tu peux aussi faire le volcan Rinjani (faut etre en forme et compter 4j, dans les 1.2M Rp tout compris en passer par agence). Il y a aussi un coin peinard que j'aime bien, sur les contreforts sud du Rinjani, le bled s'appelle Tetebatu, en dehors des sentiers battus: belles balades à faire à partir de là.
Précision importante sur le permis international: en France, on ne te tamponne la partie moto que si tu as le permis moto français: et les flics de Bali vérifient en particulier ce tampon (faut bien vivre après-tout.....)
Tu veux aller où en fait? Si tu vas aux Gilis, les plages sont plus belles qu'à Bali, donc compte-tenu de la courte durée de ton séjour, privilégie les Gilis pour la plage, et Bali pour tout le reste.
A Lombok, tu peux aussi faire le volcan Rinjani (faut etre en forme et compter 4j, dans les 1.2M Rp tout compris en passer par agence). Il y a aussi un coin peinard que j'aime bien, sur les contreforts sud du Rinjani, le bled s'appelle Tetebatu, en dehors des sentiers battus: belles balades à faire à partir de là.
Précision importante sur le permis international: en France, on ne te tamponne la partie moto que si tu as le permis moto français: et les flics de Bali vérifient en particulier ce tampon (faut bien vivre après-tout.....)
Bruno
Nous avions fait la traversée Bali-Lombok à partir de Padangbai en 2004. A l'époque nous avions payé 40 000 roupies l'aller. Cette année, nous avons retraversé au même endroit mais nous avions pris un billet qui allait de Padangbai à Labuhan Bajo sur l'ile de Florès donc je n'ai pas le détail des prix actuels. Ne pas acheter vos billets au type sous les arcades dans la boutique appelée "Tourist Information Center". C'est un arnaqueur. Je viens d'en parler dans le forum, ce qui m'a valu les reproches de quelqu'un qui m'a dit que je n'aurais pas dû en parler à la police, que ce n'était pas "fair play", car les Indonésiens essayent de vivre comme ils peuvent(çà c'est vrai), que c'était ma faute, que je navais qu'à me renseigner, parler un peu indonésien (ce que je pratique un peu, mais la personne qui m'a répondu n'en savait rien, ni pas grand chose d'autre d'ailleurs..), etc. C'est vrai qu'il faut super se renseigner sur tout car les Indonésiens, qui sont par ailleurs des gens charmants, cherchent la bonne combine à tout moment.
Pas de problème pour se loger à Lombok comme à Bali pour toujours des sommes tournant autour de 50 000 à 70 000 roupies. En 2004 nous avions dormi à Senggigi, puis 2 nuits sous la tente en montant au sommet du Rinjani (on avait payé 2 millions de roupies pour 2 personnes et 3 jours), puis 2 nuits sur les îles Gili (super), une nuit dans une famille indonésienne et une nuit dans le sud de l'île à Kuta (super également). Là nous avions loué une moto pour nous balader.
Depuis 2004, on a vu qu'il y avait un rush sur les îles Gili et le Rinjani et des excursions sont proposées depuis Padangbai. Des petites agences proposent ces excursions et les prix sont affichés sur des panneaux ce qui n'était pas le cas du "Tourist Information Center" où on s'est fait avoir comme des bleus. Mais nous étions très fatigués et il ne faut jamais faire de transactions dans ces conditions!!
Toujours disponibles pour d'autres renseignements.
Oui, tu vas directement à la mairie (j'habite un petit village du sud de la france) de chez toi et ils font la demande eux même. Si si.😛 N.
;)
bonjour
De l'aéroport de denpasar pour rejoindre kuta, soit prendre un taxi soit sortir de l'aéroport, rejoindre la route à l'extérieur et attraper un bémo (minibus) bleu qui va vers Kuta pour max 5000rp, il vous arretera dans le centre.
le prix du bateau de lombok (lembar) à bali (padangbai) était de 24 000 Roupies début décembre 2007.
Pour le logement le min est de 35-40 000 Rp, en général toutes les gammes de prix sont représentées sauf dans certains bled où où il n' y a que du moyen-haut de gamme cf guide LP.
bonne route
c'est vrai qu'il est mal foutu ce permis international... mais bon il est gratuit c'est l'essentiel 😉
A noter que pour certaines préfectures, on peut le demander par correspondance (en s'y prenant à l'avance, surtout en été)
En Belgique c'est 16euros + une photo.
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Does anyone know of a private transfer or taxi company that organizes transfers from the Sukhothai area to Chiang Mai? Our routes are Sukhothai-Lampang, Lampang-Chom Thong, and Chom Thong-Chiang Mai. My searches on Google Maps, 12Go, and others haven’t turned up much...
For our Bangkok-Sukhothai trips, I use a company I’ve already tried, but they don’t have a fleet available from Sukhothai and have to go through third-party companies—which, understandably, take their commission. This nearly doubles the prices...
There are four of us, and we’re not traveling light, so a minibus isn’t an option. ;-)
Thanks for your tips! DrSnuggle
Does anyone know of a private transfer or taxi company that organizes transfers from the Sukhothai area to Chiang Mai? Our routes are Sukhothai-Lampang, Lampang-Chom Thong, and Chom Thong-Chiang Mai. My searches on Google Maps, 12Go, and others haven’t turned up much...
For our Bangkok-Sukhothai trips, I use a company I’ve already tried, but they don’t have a fleet available from Sukhothai and have to go through third-party companies—which, understandably, take their commission. This nearly doubles the prices...
There are four of us, and we’re not traveling light, so a minibus isn’t an option. ;-)
Thanks for your tips! DrSnuggle
Hello,
While traveling in Thailand, I’m looking for a Buddhist kumlai reed bracelet.
Does anyone know where I can find one?
In Bangkok, I visited a few temples but didn’t see any in the nearby shops.
If you have any ideas, I’d love to hear them! Have a great day! :-)
Hi there
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
Hi there,
we’ll be in Mai Chau in June and we’re thinking of heading to Sapa, but first spending a few days in Bac Ha to do some hiking and explore the area.
Is this a good idea for those who’ve been there?
How do you get there?
Thanks for your feedback.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Cédric.
Hi everyone. As I’m planning my trip for next winter, I’m looking for hotel suggestions in Camotes, Bantayan, Malapascua, Bohol, and Siquijor. The ones I had in mind seem to be fully booked (unless it’s too early?). For those familiar with the area, is it easy to find accommodations on the spot in January/February? I’m specifically looking for hotels with a pool, beachfront, air conditioning, and easy scooter rental nearby. Thanks for your tips!
Hi there,
I’m planning an itinerary and would love some feedback on whether it’s doable and if the number of days per destination is enough—or too much. I was also debating whether to add an extra night on an island or spend an extra night in Kampot to visit Kep or Battambang.
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
Hi there,
Yesterday in the Thailand section, 100% of the new threads were just about beach destinations 😕...
So here’s the counterattack in the form of this photo thread, dedicated solely to the countryside: the locals, their livestock, fields, farms, rice paddies, small rivers, and agricultural machinery. If you’ve got any pictures that fit these categories, feel free to add them!
Comments welcome.
For each photo, I’ll (or you can) indicate the area where it was taken.
Kanchanaburi:
Kanchanaburi:
Sri Chiangmai:
Soppong:
Tha Wang Pha:
Kanchanaburi:

Kanchanaburi:

Sri Chiangmai:

Soppong:

Tha Wang Pha:

🙂 Hi everyone!
Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!
For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...
Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks everyone, take care and stay happy! ❤️
Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!
For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...
Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks everyone, take care and stay happy! ❤️
Hi there,
My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.
20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta. 21/09: Borobudur 22/09: Prambanan 23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang) 24/09: Bromo 25/09: Kawa Ijen 26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran 27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran 28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk 29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud 02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo 05/10: Komodo cruise 06/10: Komodo cruise 07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo. 08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar 09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore 10/10: Flight SIN-YQB
Thanks for your thoughts—and for your time!
My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.
20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta. 21/09: Borobudur 22/09: Prambanan 23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang) 24/09: Bromo 25/09: Kawa Ijen 26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran 27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran 28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk 29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud 02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo 05/10: Komodo cruise 06/10: Komodo cruise 07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo. 08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar 09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore 10/10: Flight SIN-YQB
Thanks for your thoughts—and for your time!
Hi everyone,
My girlfriend and I booked our tickets with Saudia Airlines for a trip to Thailand this summer, from July 5th to August 3rd. Given the geopolitical situation in the Middle East, we’re keeping a close eye on the news.
I was wondering if anyone here is in the same situation as us?
• Have you heard anything about possible mass cancellations or if the airline is still maintaining its routes to Asia?
• Are there any travelers who’ve recently returned who could tell us if air corridors have been changed (longer flight times)?
The idea is to know what to expect so we can prepare as best as possible. Thanks for your replies! !
Hi everyone,
Thanks for all your contributions on the forum—they’ve really helped me plan my trip. There are four of us friends heading to Sulawesi for 20 days. Based on all your advice, I’ve put together the following itinerary:
July 30: Makassar – sightseeing July 31: Makassar – sightseeing + overnight bus to Rantepao August 1–7: Tana Toraja with a guide August 7: Tana Toraja to Tentena + visit Tentena August 8: Early departure with a private driver to Ampana, then ferry to the Togian Islands August 9–15: Togian Islands (2 different resorts) August 15: Depart Togian Islands for Luwuk August 16: Flight Luwuk to Makassar August 17: Rammang Rammang August 18: Stroll in Makassar, then return home
Overall, what do you think?
I also have a question about the connection between Tentena and the Togian Islands: Is it doable to leave early in the morning as planned and still be sure not to miss the ferry?
Thanks in advance for your feedback! :)
Thanks for all your contributions on the forum—they’ve really helped me plan my trip. There are four of us friends heading to Sulawesi for 20 days. Based on all your advice, I’ve put together the following itinerary:
July 30: Makassar – sightseeing July 31: Makassar – sightseeing + overnight bus to Rantepao August 1–7: Tana Toraja with a guide August 7: Tana Toraja to Tentena + visit Tentena August 8: Early departure with a private driver to Ampana, then ferry to the Togian Islands August 9–15: Togian Islands (2 different resorts) August 15: Depart Togian Islands for Luwuk August 16: Flight Luwuk to Makassar August 17: Rammang Rammang August 18: Stroll in Makassar, then return home
Overall, what do you think?
I also have a question about the connection between Tentena and the Togian Islands: Is it doable to leave early in the morning as planned and still be sure not to miss the ferry?
Thanks in advance for your feedback! :)
Hi everyone,
I’m currently working on a 30-day itinerary for May/June 2027.
10 days in eastern Java (Malang, Bromo, waterfalls, Meru Beriti Park, Banyuwangi, and Ijen), a short transit in Ubud for a few days, then Flores before heading back to Jakarta.
We’ll spend 15 days in Flores (the classic route: Moni, Bajawa, Riung, Ruteng, ending in Labuan Bajo).
I’d love some firsthand feedback on flights to Maumere or Ende from Bali Denpasar. I know there are no direct routes and that you have to connect through Labuan Bajo or Timor (I think), which isn’t an issue in itself.
But I’ve read here and there that flights to these destinations can be delayed—or worse, canceled—and that it’s better to fly in and out of Labuan Bajo, which isn’t exactly ideal...
Thanks for any tips or experiences you can share!