How to get there
Bali to Raja Ampat
It is a half to full travel day: fly from Bali to Sorong, usually with one connection, then take the express ferry to Waisai in about 2 hours.
Our pick
Fly Bali to Sorong, overnight in Sorong if your flight lands late, then catch the morning express ferry to Waisai. Do not try a same-day late-flight to ferry connection, because if you miss the last boat around 2pm you are stuck. The ferry is cash at the counter only, and a separate Raja Ampat marine park permit is required.
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Flight (DPS to Sorong, often via a hub)
Around $120 to $250 and up (working estimate)- Duration:
- About 3 to 6 hours including a layover
- Frequency:
- Daily across several carriers
Routings often connect through Makassar or Manado, so total time varies.
Express ferry (Sorong to Waisai)
Around $6 to $10 (economy to VIP, working estimate)- Duration:
- About 2 hours
- Frequency:
- Roughly 2 daily; times shift periodically, so confirm locally
Tickets are cash at the port counter, with no online booking.
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Common questions
- How do you get from Bali to Raja Ampat?
- Fly from Bali to Sorong, usually with one connection, then take the express ferry from Sorong to Waisai, which takes about 2 hours.
- How much does it cost?
- As a working estimate, around $120 to $250 and up for the flight, plus about $6 to $10 for the ferry (economy to VIP).
- Is the ferry reliable?
- Yes, it runs roughly twice a day, but tickets are cash at the counter only and the last boat is in the early afternoon. Departure times shift periodically, so confirm locally and take an early Bali flight to make the connection.
- Anything else to plan for?
- A delayed flight can mean an unplanned night in Sorong, and a separate Raja Ampat marine park permit, around IDR 1 million, is required.
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