It is now easier than ever to reach Rote Island from Jakarta, Bali, and several other Indonesian islands.
You can fly directly to Kupang (Timor), then continue by ferry or fast boat to Rote.

Below, you’ll find useful information about flights, transfers, and boat schedules to help you plan your trip smoothly.

Kupang airport is very easy to reach.
There are many flights every day from different airports.
Bali <–> Kupang
Jakarta <–> Kupang
Surabaya <–> Kupang
Beside is a map with the principal air routes.
We usually use the following websites to book our domestic tickets :
https://www.traveloka.com/en/
or
https://www.trip.com

Rote Airport is operational, Susi Air and Wing Air are flying several days per week.

Kupang – Rote
– Monday – Wednesday – Friday – Sunday

Rote – Kupang
– Monday – Wednesday – Friday – Sunday

You can use Trip.com, Skyscanner, Traveloka, … to book your flights.

If you prefer the sea, or are heavily loaded, you can use the fast boat called Express Bahari.

Take a taxi from Kupang airport to Kupang Tenau harbor (45 minutes).
TIP : ask for VIP seats (200.000 Rps).

More info and seat booking here https://www.expressbahari.com/

We can provide a driver who will pick you up either at the harbor or at the airport.

Both options are a 45 minutes (up to 1 hour) drive.

The fee (350.000 IDR / car) is not included, to pay to the driver.