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Bali to Sumba Travel Guide
Bali to Sumba — How to Get There in 2026
Fly from Bali to Sumba in about 1.5 to 2 hours and explore the “little paradise on earth”.
- Beaches White sand, clear turquoise water
- Waterfalls Hidden in the forest
- Hills Colours change with the seasons
- Villages Traditional uma mbatangu houses
- Savanna The island of a thousand hills
- Ecotourism Community-based travel
About Sumba: A Little Paradise on Earth
Sumba sits in East Nusa Tenggara, between Sumbawa, Flores, Timor and Australia — close to Bali, yet still largely untouched.
The island of a thousand hills.
Key Takeaways
Daily flights link Bali’s Ngurah Rai Airport with Tambolaka and Waingapu.
Flying takes about 1.5 to 2 hours — the fastest, most comfortable route.
Ferries via Bima are an option, but take far longer.
Book early for the best schedules.
- Flight from Bali
- 1.5–2h
- Airports in Sumba
- 2
- Destinations to explore
- 19
Why Go: Why Travel from Bali to Sumba
Five reasons to add Sumba after Bali.
Sumba Cultural TourHow to Get There: By Plane or By Boat
Two ways from Bali to Sumba: a quick flight, or a slow but scenic sea route.
Best Time to Go
Fastest
By Plane
Fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Tambolaka (TMC) in West Sumba or Waingapu (WGP) in East Sumba.
- Route
- DPS → TMC or WGP
- Travel time
- About 1–2 hours
- Operator
- NAM Air, Wings Air
- Best for
- Speed and comfort
Scenic
By Boat
Take PELNI’s KM Tilongkabila from Benoa to Bima, then KM Awu from Bima to Waingapu.
- Route
- Benoa → Bima → Waingapu
- Travel time
- About 51 hours
- Operator
- PELNI
- Best for
- Sea views
Flight Options: Bali to Sumba Flights
Three options from Bali’s Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS).
All Flight DetailsSchedules change with the season, so book early.
Explore Sumba: Take a Private Sumba Tour
The easiest way to see the island once you land.
Customize Your TripPick a 4-day, 5-day or 6-day private trip covering 19 destinations across Sumba.
- Trip length
- 4D3N, 5D4N or 6D5N
- Destinations
- 19 across Sumba
- Highlights
- Tanggedu Waterfall and Tanarara Hill
- Operator
- Indonesia Juara Trip, 9+ years of experience
Bali to Sumba FAQ
Quick answers before you go.
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Plan Your Trip from Bali to Sumba
Airport transfers, drivers and private Sumba tours, arranged for you.