If you’re based in Singapore and serious about diving, chances are you’ve already done the weekend circuits: Tioman, Sipadan, maybe a few Bali trips for good measure. But if you’re looking for something with more thrill and less transit, Komodo just became the most accessible world-class dive destination in the region.
Thanks to direct flights by Jetstar (resuming with Scoot by late 2025), you can leave Singapore in the afternoon and be stepping off a charter yacht into manta-filled waters before sunset. No overnight layovers, no long-haul red-eyes, no bali traffic.
Total door-to-dive time? Under 6 hours.
How to Get There (Fast)
- Departure: Changi Airport, Singapore (SIN) Jetstar Direct Flight Departs 2.10pm
- Flight Duration: 3 hours 10 minutes
- Arrival: 5.20pm Labuan Bajo (LBJ), gateway to Komodo National Park
- Transfer: 15-minute car ride from LBJ to the harbor, where your dive charter awaits
Boatique Charters handles everything from pick-up to tank setup so that from the moment you arrive you are taken care of.
Sample Long Weekend Dive Itinerary (3N/4D)
Day 1 (Thursday PM)
- Depart Singapore 2.10pm Jetstar direct flight, arrive Labuan Bajo 5.20pm
- Transfer to yacht, welcome briefing
- Sunset sail & welcome dinner onboard
Day 2
- 3 dives: Batu Bolong, Tatawa Besar, Manta Point
- Evening beach BBQ or night dive
Day 3
- 3 dives: Castle Rock, Crystal Rock, Golden Passage
- Optional dragon trek on Rinca Island
Day 4 (Sunday AM)
- Early morning dive or snorkel
- Afternoon transfer back to airport
- Arrive in Singapore around 9pm
Komodo vs. The Others
| Destination | Total Travel Time (SG) | Big Draws | Hassles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Komodo | 6 hrs | Mantas, sharks, insane topography | None with direct flight |
| Sipadan | 9+ hrs | Turtles, barracuda tornado | Layovers + boat transfers |
| Maldives | 8–10 hrs | Soft coral & pelagics | Long-haul flight, expensive accommodation options |
| Bali | 5–6 hrs | Macro, wrecks | Crowds, traffic, polluted water |
Why Komodo Wins
- Big marine life + strong current = action-packed dives
- Zero city transfer time
- Liveaboard-first destination: the best sites are boat-only
- Less touristy than Bali, more serious than Tioman
Whether you’re booking a cabin on an open trip or assembling your dive squad for a full charter, Komodo is now the smartest move for short-trip thrill-seekers.
Ready to board? Check out last-minute liveaboard deals on Anne Bonny or Calico Jack. Or talk to our charter crew to plan your next dive trip from Singapore.
Why Book With Boatique?
Because you could spend hours comparing boats on random aggregator sites, or you could let actual experts curate the perfect dive trip for you.
Boatique isn’t just another booking platform. We work directly with Indonesia’s best liveaboards and owner-operated vessels. We know every crew, every cabin, every dive deck. That means we build custom itineraries that match your dive style, your timeline, and your definition of “unreal.”
Need a camera rinse station for your housing setup? A trip that works for non-diving partners? A charter with a private chef who can cook gluten-free and still impress your picky friends? Done.
Our concierge team handles everything, transfers, gear rental, special requests, you name it, so you can focus on what actually matters: max bottom time and minimum faff.
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