Port of Labuan Bajo
| Port of Labuan Bajo | |
|---|---|
| File:Labuan Bajo, a port in West Flores, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia; January 2020.jpg | |
| Location | |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Location | East Nusa Tenggara |
| Coordinates | 8°29′38″S 119°52′00″E / 8.4939295°S 119.8666388°ECoordinates: 8°29′38″S 119°52′00″E / 8.4939295°S 119.8666388°E Fatal error: The format of the coordinate could not be determined. Parsing failed. |
| UN/LOCODE | IDLBO |
| Details | |
| Owned by | PT Pelabuhan Indonesia |
| Website labuanbajoflores | |
The Port of Labuan Bajo is a gateway to eastern Indonesia's island of endangered Komodo dragon.[1] Located on Labuan Bajo town, the western tip of Flores Island, it serves as the main departure point for trips to Komodo National Park, famous for its dragons and natural tropical islands. The harbor is often filled with wooden phinisi boats, speedboats, and fishing vessels, creating a naturalistic maritime scene. As tourism grows, the port area has seen rapid development, with improved facilities and nearby cafes, hotels, and tour offices. Despite modernization, it still retains a panoramic view, especially during sunset over the Flores Sea.[2][3]
Phinisi Vessel Accident
On Friday, 26 December 2025, the phinisi vessel Putri Sakinah sank in the Padar Strait, reportedly after encountering waves of up to two meters that led to engine failure. Two passengers and five crew members were rescued safely, while four Spanish nationals remain missing and are believed to have been trapped inside the cabin. The missing include Fernando Martín Carreras, a women’s football coach for Valencia CF, along with his three children.[4] [5]
References
- ↑ "Komodo National Park". unesco.org. Retrieved 5 April 2026.
- ↑ "Port of Komodo". indonesia.travel. Retrieved 5 April 2026.
- ↑ "Labuan bajo port". wanderlog.com. Retrieved 5 April 2026.
- ↑ "Ministry of Tourism Ensures Intensive Assistance and Coordination Following Tourist Board Incident in Labuan Bajo". kemenpar.go.id. Retrieved 5 April 2026.
- ↑ "22 Safe after Tourist Ship at Komodo Sinks". balidiscovery.com. Retrieved 5 April 2026.
Works cited
Books
- ARDEE, KENNEDY (2025). LABUAN BAJO TRAVEL GUIDE. amazon.com. Retrieved 5 April 2026. Search this book on
Newspaper and online sources
- "Pelabuhan Labuan Bajo Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Timur". bpk.go.id (in Bahasa Indonesia). Retrieved 5 April 2026.
- "Presiden Resmikan Terminal Multipurpose Wae Kelambu Pelabuhan Labuan Bajo". presidenri.go.id (in Bahasa Indonesia). Retrieved 5 April 2026.
- "Otorita Siap Rilis Buku Putih Pariwisata Labuan Bajo". detik.com (in Bahasa Indonesia). Retrieved 5 April 2026.
Journal articles
- Ardhyanto, Athina; Dewancker, Bart Julien; Heryana, Rizki Ersa (2021). "Observing the Growth of Labuan Bajo through Transformation Theory". Journal of Asian Institute of Low Carbon Design: 69–74. Retrieved 5 April 2026.
Further reading
- "Komodo dragons". jstor.org. Retrieved 5 April 2026.
See also
- List of Indonesian ports
- Ministry of Transportation, Indonesia
- Transport in Indonesia
- Tanjung Priok
- Komodo National Park
External links
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