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Jetstar Asia will launch direct flights linking Singapore with Labuan Bajo, the Indonesian town considered the “gateway” to the Komodo National Park, the company said.
The park, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991, is home to several thousand Komodo dragons, the largest lizard species in the world, according to UNESCO.
Komodo National Park is the only place where these lizards are found in the wild, adding to the mystique of the reptiles that, on rare occasions, They are known to attack humans..
The park, which spans several Indonesian islands, can be accessed from Labuan Bajo by boat.
Jetstar Asia, a Singapore-based low-cost airline, said twice-weekly flights to Labuan Bajo will begin on March 20. The airline will be the only one that will operate this route.
Lim Ching, Kiat, executive vice president of cargo development and air hubs at Changi Airport Group, said in a press release announcing the new flights: “This is the first time Changi Airport has been directly connected to this stunning destination.” .
One of the ‘five new Balis’
Popular with divers, Labuan Bajo was named one of the 10 new Balis In 2016, a government plan to promote other destinations in Indonesia beyond Bali.
Following the Covid-19 pandemic, the program was reduced to Five New Balis, a list that includes Borobudur, Mandalika, Lake Toba, Likupang and Labuan Bajo.
The city has long been considered difficult to access, and many international travelers choose to visit the area by cruise ship. International flights to Labuan Bajo airport, named “Komodo International Airport”, began in 2024, with the launch of AirAsia flights from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Jetstar Asia CEO John Simeone called Labuan Bajo a “hidden gem” in Indonesia and an “incredible vacation spot.”
However, some conservation organizations say increased tourism threatens the Komodo dragons’ habitat, which has been endangered since 2019, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Komodo National Park authorities are considering a plan to institute regular, short-term park closures (even as short as one day) this year to mitigate the negative effects of tourism and encourage visitors to explore activities beyond the park. , according to local information. media.
