Komodo Entrance Fee 2026 — Foreign & Indonesian Rate Breakdown by Island

Planning a trip to Komodo National Park in 2026 starts with one essential cost: the entrance fee. This single line item, charged per visitor per island per day, is often misunderstood by first-time travelers who assume it covers the entire park experience. In reality, the entrance fee is just one of several mandatory charges that include the conservation fee, ranger fee, trekking fee, and harbour fee. Understanding how the entrance fee works on its own — and how it stacks with other fees on a multi-island day — is the foundation of an accurate trip budget.

This guide breaks down the 2026 Komodo entrance fee structure island by island, explains the weekday versus weekend rate differential, clarifies the foreign-versus-Indonesian dual pricing system, and walks through three worked examples so you can calculate your own total before you book through the Komodo NP booking app.

Disclosure: komodonationalparkticket.com is an independent English-language travel guide and local tour operator portal serving foreign visitors to Labuan Bajo, Flores. We are not affiliated with siora.id, Balai Taman Nasional Komodo (BTNK), or the Government of Indonesia. All fees listed below are verified against published BTNK tariff regulations for 2026; we recommend cross-checking the official Komodo NP booking app and BTNK announcements before booking.

2026 Entrance Fee Table by Island

The entrance fee is charged at the same base rate across all islands within Komodo National Park, but the day-type surcharge (weekday vs weekend/holiday) and the visitor category (foreign vs Indonesian) determine your final per-island cost.

The entrance fee is paid per island visited per day. If your day trip stops at Padar, Komodo Island, and Pink Beach on the same day, you are charged the entrance fee three times.

Weekday vs Weekend/Holiday Surcharge

The 50% weekend surcharge applies on Saturday, Sunday, and all Indonesian national holidays. This is a deliberate quota-management mechanism designed to spread visitor load across the week.

2026 Indonesian national holidays that trigger the weekend rate include New Year’s Day (January 1), Chinese New Year (February 17), Isra Mi’raj (January 16), Nyepi (March 19), Good Friday (April 3), Eid al-Fitr (March 20–21), Labour Day (May 1), Vesak Day (May 31), Ascension Day (May 14), Pancasila Day (June 1), Eid al-Adha (May 27), Islamic New Year (June 17), Independence Day (August 17), Prophet’s Birthday (August 26), and Christmas (December 25). Additional regional and government-declared joint leave days (cuti bersama) may also apply.

If your travel dates fall on or near a major holiday, expect both higher pricing and tighter quota competition. Booking your Komodo NP booking platform slot 30–60 days in advance is recommended for any holiday week.

Foreign (WNA) vs Indonesian (WNI) Rate Differential

Komodo National Park uses a dual pricing system common to UNESCO World Heritage sites in developing nations. Foreign visitors (WNA — Warga Negara Asing) pay IDR 150,000 on weekdays, while Indonesian citizens (WNI — Warga Negara Indonesia) pay IDR 5,000 — a 30-fold differential.

The rationale published by BTNK is twofold. First, the foreign rate reflects the international value of access to one of the world’s last Komodo dragon habitats and a globally recognized UNESCO site. Second, the heavily discounted Indonesian rate is a domestic tourism subsidy that keeps the park accessible to local citizens and school groups. The differential is enforced via passport or KTP (Indonesian national ID) verification at the Komodo NP online booking step.

Permanent residents (KITAS holders) and long-term expatriates are charged the foreign rate. Indonesian citizens married to foreigners pay the Indonesian rate with valid KTP.

Children, Students, Seniors

As of the 2026 tariff update, BTNK does not publish separate discount categories for children, students, or seniors within the entrance fee structure. All visitors regardless of age pay the full applicable rate based on their nationality and the day type.

Some operators bundle children’s pricing into their tour packages at a discount, but this is an operator-side adjustment, not a BTNK-issued discount on the entrance fee itself. Infants under 2 years old typically are not charged on most operator boats, but the Komodo NP booking platform system still records them as visitors against the daily quota in some cases — confirm with your operator at booking.

How Entrance Fee Stacks on Multi-Island Days

A common booking error is to assume the entrance fee is “once per day total.” It is not. The fee accumulates per island visited per day.

A typical day-trip itinerary visits three to four islands. For a foreign weekday traveler:

• Padar Island: IDR 150,000
• Komodo Island: IDR 150,000
• Pink Beach: IDR 150,000
• Manta Point (snorkel): IDR 150,000

Entrance fee subtotal: IDR 600,000 for the day, before any other fees.

This stacking effect is the single largest contributor to total trip cost for active itineraries and is why operators often combine sites that are geographically clustered.

How Entrance Fee Differs from Other Park Fees

The entrance fee covers the basic right to set foot on a specific island within the park boundary. It does not include:

• Conservation fee (IDR 200,000 foreign / IDR 25,000 Indonesian): a separate once-per-visit charge that funds dragon monitoring, reef restoration, and community programs. See our conservation fee guide.
• Ranger fee (IDR 80,000 per group of up to 5): mandatory accompaniment on Komodo, Padar, and Rinca treks. See our ranger fee guide.
• Trekking fee (IDR 5,000 per person per island for Komodo or Padar treks).
• Harbour/jetty fee (IDR 100,000 foreign / IDR 5,000 Indonesian) at Pelabuhan Marina Labuan Bajo. See our harbour fee guide.
• Activity surcharges for diving (IDR 100,000–200,000/day) or snorkeling (IDR 100,000/day) for foreign visitors.

Each of these is a separate line item on your Komodo NP online booking confirmation.

When the Entrance Fee Is Paid

All entrance fees for 2026 are collected through the Komodo NP booking app at the time of booking, not at the island gate. The BTNK has eliminated all on-site cash payment for entrance, conservation, ranger, and trekking fees to reduce queue times, improve revenue transparency, and enforce daily quotas.

Your operator typically handles Komodo NP online booking on your behalf as part of an all-inclusive package, but you can also book directly if you are organizing a DIY trip. The Komodo NP booking platform QR code generated at booking is scanned at each island arrival point.

Worked Examples

Example 1: Solo Foreign Traveler, 1 Island Weekday

You visit Rinca Island on a Tuesday for a half-day trip.

• Entrance fee: IDR 150,000
• Entrance subtotal: IDR 150,000 (USD ~10)

(Conservation, ranger, jetty, and trekking fees are extra — see total fee breakdown.)

Example 2: Solo Foreign Traveler, 2 Islands Weekend

You visit Padar and Komodo Island on a Saturday.

• Padar entrance: IDR 225,000
• Komodo Island entrance: IDR 225,000
• Entrance subtotal: IDR 450,000 (USD ~30)

Example 3: Indonesian Family of 4 (2 Adults, 2 Children), 3 Islands Weekday

You visit Padar, Komodo Island, and Pink Beach on a Wednesday.

• Per person per island: IDR 5,000
• Per person 3-island total: IDR 15,000
• Family of 4 entrance subtotal: IDR 60,000 (USD ~4)

These examples show how a foreign couple visiting three islands on a Saturday could see entrance fees alone exceed IDR 1.35 million, while an Indonesian family of four pays less than IDR 100,000 — the steepest dual-pricing differential of any major Indonesian national park.

Next: Total Fee Breakdown

The entrance fee is the most visible cost, but it is only the starting point. For a complete picture of what you will pay across all mandatory park charges — including conservation, ranger, trekking, jetty, and activity surcharges — read our comprehensive Komodo National Park ticket guide. For a quick comparison of which island offers the best value for your interests, see our Padar vs Rinca vs Komodo Island comparison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Komodo entrance fee paid per person or per group?

The entrance fee is paid per person per island per day. Group bookings do not receive a discount on the entrance fee itself.

Does the entrance fee include the conservation fee?

No. The entrance fee (IDR 150,000 weekday foreign) and the conservation fee (IDR 200,000 foreign, once per visit) are separate charges. Both are mandatory and both are collected via the Komodo NP booking app at booking.

Can I pay the entrance fee in cash at the island gate in 2026?

No. As of the 2026 BTNK regulation, all entrance fees must be pre-paid through the Komodo NP booking app. The QR code generated at booking is scanned at each island arrival point, and visitors without a valid Komodo NP booking platform reservation will be denied entry.

Are there discounts for children under 12?

BTNK does not publish a children’s discount on the entrance fee. All visitors regardless of age pay the same rate based on nationality and day type. Some operators may apply package-level discounts for families, but the underlying entrance fee remains uniform.

What counts as a holiday for the weekend surcharge?

All Indonesian national holidays declared by the Ministry of Religious Affairs and the Ministry of Manpower, plus government-declared joint leave (cuti bersama) days, trigger the weekend rate. Saturdays and Sundays always count as weekend rate, regardless of holiday status.

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