How to get to Rote?
Getting to Rote is getting easier in 2025 — Easy Accesibility means Land Prices skyrocket! Here’s how you can make your way to this tropical paradise:
Fly to Kupang (KOE)
Start by flying into Kupang, the capital of West Timor. You can get daily domestic flights from:
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Bali (DPS) ~1.5 hours
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Jakarta (CGK) ~3 hours
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Surabaya (SUB) or Labuan Bajo (LBJ)
Airlines like Lion Air, Batik Air, Wings Air, and Citilink operate these routes.
If you're traveling internationally, start by flying to Bali (DPS) or Jakarta (CGK). From there, book a connecting ticket to Rote Island (RTI) with a short stopover in Kupang (KOE).
We recommend booking a single ticket all the way to Rote via www.traveloka.com to ensure your luggage is checked through and to avoid extra baggage fees.
Fly to Rote (RTI)
Kupang (KOE) to Rote (RTI)
With Wings Air:
Starting April 2nd, 2024, Wings Air flies
Kupang → Rote: Mon, Wed, Fri at 3:35 PM
Rote → Kupang: Tue, Thu, Sat at 7:00 AM
With Susi Air (12-seat plane):
Kupang → Rote: Mon, Wed, Fri at 7:30 AM
Rote → Kupang: Mon, Wed, Fri at 8:30 AM
🛑 Note: Wings Air is more stable long-term; Susi Air may stop operating.
Ferry to Rote
Fast Ferry (Express Bahari)
Departs daily at 9:00 AM from Kupang
Returns daily at 12:00 PM from Rote
⏱ Duration: 1.5–2 hours
🎟 Tickets:
VIP: IDR 245,000
Executive: IDR 172,000
📦 Surfboards: IDR 30,000 per bag
🔍 Check updates at: expressbahari.com
Slow Ferry
Departs Kupang daily at 3:30 PM
⏱ Duration: ~4 hours
🎟 Price:
Adults: IDR 64,000
Kids: IDR 41,000
🕙 Arrives at Rote ~7:30–8:00 PM
