Flores Travel Update: Gradually Reopening After the Earthquake
As of today, 27 August 2026, Flores is gradually coming back to life, with most areas now returning to their normal activities. On a positive note, daily life is resuming across many parts of the island, including work in the plantations and local communities. It is encouraging to see people slowly getting back on their feet and rebuilding their daily routines. For the time being, however, we recommend avoiding the Riung area. It was among the areas most affected by the earthquake due to its proximity to the epicentre. Riung National Park remains temporarily closed, which means snorkelling and other activities in the area are currently not possible. For this reason, we do not recommend travelling to Riung until the area and the national park are ready to welcome visitors again.
Although the tsunami alert has been lifted, communities around Riung are gradually returning to their daily routines. As a precaution, some families are continuing to stay in higher areas and using tents alongside their homes while they feel more comfortable returning to normal.
Note: Aftershocks are still being felt in some areas of Flores, but there is currently no tsunami alert. Schools are temporarily closed and are expected to reopen on 31 August.
Tourist Attractions
| Attraction | Current Status |
|---|---|
| Kelimutu | Open – open from 7:00 AM to 12:00 noon. Sunrise visits are not allowed. |
| Inerie Mountain Trekking | Closed |
| Wolobobo Viewpoint | Open |
| Watunariwowo Viewpoint | Open |
| Soa Hot Spring | Closed |
| Walanage Hot Spring | Open |
| Bena, Tololela & Gurusina Villages | Open |
| Belaraghi Village | Open |
| Snorkelling in Riung National Park | Closed |
| Aimere | Open |
| Liang Bua Cave | Closed |
| Ranamese Lake | Closed |
| Cunca Wulang | Closed |
| Cunca Rami | Closed |
| Mirror Cave | Open – due to ongoing aftershocks, we do not recommend visiting at this time. |
| Rangko Cave | Open |
| Waerebo Village | Closed |
| Komodo National Park (Komodo, Rinca & Padar) | Open |
Airport Status
- Ende Airport – Open.
- Labuan Bajo Airport – Open.
- Maumere Airport – Open.
- Bajawa Airport – Open.
- Ruteng Airport – Open.
Hotel Closures
- Jayakarta, Labuan Bajo – Closed due to damage to the building.
- Omaherma Homestay, Riung – Temporarily closed until the situation improves.
- Kelimutu Paradiso, Moni – Closed due to damage to the building. It is expected to reopen by the end of September.
Road Access
All main highways are currently accessible.
We will continue to monitor the situation closely and keep you updated on any changes that may affect travel arrangements. For more information, please contact [email protected].