Sumba is one of the best vacation spots you can visit. There are various routes that you can take how to get to Sumba, starting via sea, air, or land. So, you can adjust it to your preference.
This article will explain the travel routes and the ticket price range for each route. So, you can understand more about the flow of the trip later.
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How to Get to Sumba
Sumba is an island in East Nusa Tenggara Province. The area of the Island is 10,710 km² with its highest point Mount Wanggameti, which is 1,225 m. Sumba borders Sumbawa to the northwest.
Then, Flores in the northeast and Timor in the east. Meanwhile, in the south and southeast it borders Australia. Most people often consider Sumba and Sumbawa the same, even though they are different.
Sumba and Sumbawa are on different islands. As stated above, Sumba is part of the East Nusa Tenggara Province, while Sumbawa is included in the West Nusa Tenggara Province.
In addition, the culture is also very different. So, don’t get the wrong interpretation. Sumba is an island that has various tourist destinations, from beaches, natural landscapes, waterfalls, hills, and cultural tourism.
Therefore, it is not surprising that many people want to visit Sumba Island. If you are also interested, you must know in advance about the travel route, given that the location is quite far if you depart from Jakarta.
Not to mention that the trip cannot be made directly at once. However, you have to transit first to several places, then you will get to Sumba Island. Below, we will explain how to get to Sumba, either via sea, air, or land.
1. How to Get to Sumba by Air
a. From Jakarta to Sumba by Plane
A vacation to Sumba by plane from Jakarta also cannot be one-way. However, you must first transit in Denpasar, Bali.
There are two most popular airports in Sumba that are often used as landing destinations, namely the airport in Tambolaka (TMC) and the airport in Waingapu (WGP). If you take an open trip with IndonesiaJuara, you must choose a flight with the destination Tambolaka Airport (TMC) as the meeting point of the Sumba trip.
The estimated flight travel time from Jakarta (CGK) to Tambolaka (TMC), Sumba (including transit) is 4 hours 50 minutes with ticket prices starting at IDR 1.9 million.
Meanwhile, if you choose a private trip tour package, apart from Tambolaka Airport, you can also choose a flight with the destination of Waingapu Airport (WGP) as another option. The estimated flight travel time from Jakarta (CGK) to Waingapu (WGP), Sumba (including transit) is 4 hours 45 minutes with ticket prices starting at IDR 3 million.
b. From Bali to Sumba by Plane
Then, Bali to Sumba how long is the travel duration? Same as the flight route from Jakarta above. If you choose to take an open trip with IndonesiaJuara, you must fly to Tambolaka Airport (TMC), with a flight duration of about 1 hour. The ticket price is even cheaper, flight estimates from Bali (DPS) to Tambolaka (TMC) start at IDR 1.1 million with the airline NAM Air.
Meanwhile, if you take a private trip, there are other options that you can choose, namely flights with the destination Waingapu Airport (WGP) and a longer duration of about 1 hour 50 minutes with direct flights and costs starting from IDR 2.2 million.
2. How to Get to Sumba by Sea
In the discussion of how to go to Sumba via the sea, it will be explained through the west and east directions. So, you can adjust where the departure is from. Here’s the full review.
a. From the West
If you depart from the West of Indonesia, such as Jakarta, then you can take a ferry. However, you must first transit at Tanjung Perak Port, Surabaya. This is because the Port of Jakarta or Semarang does not provide shipping to Sumba.
Then, at Tanjung Perak Port, you can go by Pelni ship. Regarding the type itself, usually Pelni KM Awu and KM Egon ships provide shipping from Surabaya to Sumba. The travel time will take 3 to 5 days. Although it takes a long time, the ticket price is cheaper than by plane.
The estimated ticket price from Jakarta to Sumba totals around IDR 700,000 with details of Jakarta (Tanjung Priok) to Surabaya IDR 240,000 and Surabaya to Sumba IDR 400,000.
Usually the ship ticket includes meals and drinks 3 times a day. In addition, there are also available such as minimarkets or stalls on the ship that provide food, so there is no need to fear hunger.
In addition, Pelni ships also provide a variety of entertainment to relieve your boredom. For example, karaoke, watching mini movie theaters, and so on. You can also access the internet through the ship’s WiFi.
For boat ticket reservations, you can visit PT Pelni’s official website https://www.pelni.co.id/reservasi-tiket
b. From the East
You can also take a trip to Sumba from the east. However, if you live in Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara. The transportation that can be used is a ferry and can go directly to Waingapu. The cost is around IDR 200,000.
If is so, of course the ticket price is cheaper. In addition to ferries, you can also choose Pelni ships to make a cruise. Unfortunately, Pelni ships do not operate every day so you have to find out in advance about the cruise schedule on the official website.
3. Getting to Sumba from Jakarta via Land
If you take the land route, it will certainly be more difficult and take longer to get there. In addition, there will be more stop-offs. However, this will be an exciting and challenging trip.
For those of you who like adventure, maybe a trip to Sumba via land is the right choice. Below will be given details regarding stops and transportation from Jakarta to Lombok.
- Jakarta to Surabaya by train.
- Surabaya to Banyuwangi by train.
- Banyuwangi to Bali (Gilimanuk Port) using ship.
- Gilimanuk Port Bali by bus to Benoa Port Denpasar.
- Benoa Port Denpasar to Lembar Port Lombok by ship.
- Lombok Lembar Port to Lombok Mandalika Terminal using bus.
Here are the details of the next trip from Lombok to Sumba.
a. From Kayangan Port Lombok to Poto Tano Port Sumbawa
The time required to get there is about 1 hour by ship. Meanwhile, the cost starts from IDR 75,000.
b. From Pototano Port Sumbawa to Bima City (Bus Station)
At this step, you must take a bus to Bima City in Sumbawa. The cost is around IDR 150 to 200 thousand depending on the offer. Meanwhile, the time required is about 5 hours through the village paths and uphill.
If you leave at 12 PM, you can arrive in Bima at 5 PM. So, you have to stay overnight in Bima City. This is because the ship will depart at 8 AM.
You can look for lodging in Bima for the night. The cost is quite cheap, which is around IDR 100 to 150 thousand. However, do not look for lodging far from the terminal because the bus usually leaves at 5 AM.
c. From Bima Terminal to Sape Port
Buses from Bima Terminal to Sape Port generally depart at 5 AM. The cost is around IDR 30,000 rupiah with a travel duration of around 3 hours.
d. From Sape Port Bima to Waikelo Port Southwest Sumba
From Sape, there will be ships sailing to Tambolaka City, Southwest Sumba, at Waikelo port. The cost to Waikelo is very cheap, starting from IDR 65,000. Meanwhile, the travel time will be around 10 hours.
That is the route of travel via land and the range of ticket costs to Sumba.
Although it takes a long time and is quite expensive, the landscapes that can be seen during the trip will be more numerous and beautiful.
If you arrive in Sumba, all your exhaustion will be paid off by the unique and beautiful tourist destinations there.
Are You Ready for A Vacation to Sumba?
You can book a Sumba trip package at IndonesiaJuara Trip if you don’t want to bother to prepare all the needs. Make your vacation to Sumba a memorable and unforgettable vacation experience with IndonesiaJuara Trip by visiting all the popular destinations in Sumba. There is a choice of Open Trip and Private Trip Sumba packages that you can order here.
