Komodo National Park
Go for Komodo dragons on land and reef dives at sea, with boats from Labuan Bajo on Flores, the main gateway to the park.
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Komodo National Park lies in Indonesia's Lesser Sunda Islands, between Flores and Sumbawa, in East Nusa Tenggara province. Three large islands, Komodo, Rinca and Padar, lie among about 26 smaller islands and the surrounding sea, and the marine zone makes up about 60% of the park. The park was founded in 1980 mainly to protect the Komodo dragon, the world's largest lizard, and it has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991.
The park is known for its dragons on Komodo and Rinca, where rangers lead visitors on the trails, and for its reefs in the Coral Triangle, where visitors may see manta rays, whale sharks and pygmy seahorses. Labuan Bajo on Flores is the main gateway, and tourist boats depart from there. The dry season runs from May to October, when temperatures can reach about 40 °C. Keep a safe distance from the dragons, and check park rules before you book.
Komodo National Park in five
- Book your park entry before the dayEntry to Komodo, Rinca and Padar is limited each day, so arrange your park ticket in advance through your tour operator or the park's official channels. Check the park authority's site for the current booking system.Ministry of Forestry
- Expect a daily visitor capThe park limits daily visitors across its main sites. In peak months, book your date and boat early.
- Walk with a rangerDragon treks on Komodo and Rinca are led by park rangers. Stay with the group and keep your distance from the animals.
- Fly to Labuan BajoKomodo Airport (LBJ) in Labuan Bajo has flights from Bali and Jakarta. Day boats and liveaboards leave from the harbor.
Need to know
- Entrance
- Book ahead; daily visitor limits apply Read more
- Permits
- Ranger-led treks on Komodo and Rinca; extra fees for diving
- Season
- Open all year; calmest seas roughly Apr–Nov
- Nearest town
- Labuan Bajo, Flores
- Getting there
- Flights to Labuan Bajo (LBJ), then by boat
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryRain28 rainy daysHigh30°Low23°Wet, rough seasJanuaryRain
Poor
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 451 mm
- Rainy days
- 28
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet, rough seas
- FebruaryRain27 rainy daysHigh29°Low23°WetFebruaryRain
Poor
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 466 mm
- Rainy days
- 27
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet
- MarchRain28 rainy daysHigh30°Low23°WetMarchRain
Poor
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 348 mm
- Rainy days
- 28
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet
- AprilRain18 rainy daysHigh30°Low24°Green, calmAprilRain
Mixed
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 153 mm
- Rainy days
- 18
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Green, calm
- MayPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh30°Low23°Dry, calmMayPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 78 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, calm
- JunePartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh30°Low23°DryJunePartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 61 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry
- JulyPartly cloudy5 rainy daysHigh30°Low22°Dry, windyJulyPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 29 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, windy
- AugustPartly cloudy4 rainy daysHigh31°Low22°BusyAugustPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 14 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Busy
- SeptemberPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh33°Low22°DrySeptemberPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 33°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 29 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry
- OctoberPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh33°Low23°HotOctoberPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 33°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 58 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot
- NovemberRain24 rainy daysHigh32°Low24°Rains startNovemberRain
Poor
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 178 mm
- Rainy days
- 24
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rains start
- DecemberRain27 rainy daysHigh31°Low24°WetDecemberRain
Poor
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 326 mm
- Rainy days
- 27
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet
Average daily high and low in Labuan Bajo, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Komodo National Park
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 32°
- Humidity
- 84%
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 49%
Komodo National Park
04:40 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today32°27°49%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 32°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 49%.
- Wed33°27°27%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 33°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 27%.
- Thu33°27°36%Thursday: Drizzle. High 33°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 36%.
- Fri34°27°23%Friday: Partly cloudy. High 34°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 23%.
- Sat32°26°72%Saturday: Drizzle. High 32°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 72%.
- Sun32°26°69%Sunday: Drizzle. High 32°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 69%.
Updated 01:49 AM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 18,144 IDR
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Before you go to Komodo National Park
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Rules for Komodo National Park, checked
- Keep to marked trails and walk with a park ranger. Komodo dragons can bite, and their saliva carries many bacteria, so keep a safe distance.
- Stay out of core zones, which are closed to visitors. Limited nature tourism is allowed in the other zones.
- Blast and cyanide fishing are illegal and have damaged the reefs. Do not join them or book trips that use them.
- Check the current entry fee, zone status and boat rules with the park management office in West Flores before you travel.
- Check Indonesia's entry requirements for your nationality with the Directorate General of Immigration before you travel.
Plan around Komodo National Park
Islands, entry rules, transport and money
Read the guideLabuan BajoThe harbor town every trip starts from
Read the guideKomodo and Rinca IslandsThe islands with the dragons and treks
Read the guideFloresThe island behind Labuan Bajo
Read the guideBaliThe usual gateway, a short flight west
Read the guideTravel insuranceScooter, dive and boat cover compared
Read the guideKomodo National Park FAQ
Can I visit Komodo National Park without a tour?
You still need a boat from Labuan Bajo and a park ticket arranged in advance. Most visitors join a day boat or liveaboard that arranges both.
Are Komodo dragons dangerous?
They can be. Treks are led by rangers with forked sticks, and you should stay with the group and never approach the animals.
How many days do I need for Komodo?
One full day by boat covers Padar, a dragon trek and a snorkel stop. Two or three days on a liveaboard add dive sites and quieter bays.
When is the best time to visit Komodo?
April to June and September, when it is dry and the seas are calm. July and August are busiest; December to March is wet with rougher crossings.
How do I get to Komodo from Bali?
Fly from Denpasar to Labuan Bajo, a short flight of roughly 1 to 1.5 hours, then join a boat from the harbor. There is no road route, so allow a night in Labuan Bajo.