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Ende
Give Ende one night as a transport hub plus a Kelimutu sunrise: two nights if you want the Bung Karno house and a black-sand beach.
Ende is Flores' biggest town and its mid-island transport hinge: the airport sits 10 minutes' walk from the budget hotels, buses run west to Bajawa and east to Maumere, and Kelimutu's crater lakes are 60 km up the mountain. Central Ende is small enough to cover on foot, so most travellers use it for one night before or after a Kelimutu sunrise rather than as a base.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- Apr–Nov (dry season)
- avoid Dec–Mar (rain; the Kelimutu road and summit can be clouded in)
- Airport
- ENE
- Nights
- 1–2
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Ende112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ende, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.Indonesia-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckTelkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.Indonesia-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.Indonesia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.Indonesia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Indonesia-wide
- SafetyEnde is a low-crime provincial town and the main risks are practical: mountain roads in the dark, cold and cloud at Kelimutu…
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- RestroomsWestern in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.Indonesia-wide
- Emergency numbers112 General emergency · 110 police · 118 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysBali shuts completely for Nyepi; government offices close Friday midday for prayer; Lebaran slows the country for two weeks.Indonesia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportENE H.
- Getting aroundCentral Ende is walkable — the Bung Karno house, the market and the waterfront are all within about 20 minutes on foot.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or tea at a warungRp5,000–15,000
- BeerBeer at a barRp30,000–60,000
- Budget bedBudget hotel double (fan or a/c), a night, per roomRp100,000
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel double (fan or a/c), a night, per roomRp200,000
- High-end bedBudget hotel double (fan or a/c), a night, per roomRp350,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp300,000 · Mid Rp600,000 · High Rp1,200,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ENE H. Hasan Aroeboesman Airport (In town, about 10 minutes' walk from the Jl Ahmad Yani hotels; flights to Labuan Bajo and Bali run only a few days a week — check the current schedule.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Apr–Nov. Avoid: Dec–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jul (19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C) low), wettest Jan (19 rain days), driest Aug (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ende: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
19 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
6 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
4 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
3 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
2 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
6 rd
Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Central Ende is walkable — the Bung Karno house, the market and the waterfront are all within about 20 minutes on foot. For anything further, flag an ojek (motorbike taxi) or a bemo; agree the fare before you get on. Kelimutu needs a car or motorbike, usually arranged through your guesthouse.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kelimutu
goDoor to door: About 1.5–2 h each way
Car or motorbike from Ende, about 60 km (37 mi) up the mountain road; most guesthouses run a 04:00 sunrise tripCar or motorbike from Ende, about 60 km (37 mi) up the mountain road; most guesthouses run a 4:00 AM sunrise tripCar or motorbike from Ende, about 37 mi (60 km) up the mountain road; most guesthouses run a 04:00 sunrise tripCar or motorbike from Ende, about 37 mi (60 km) up the mountain road; most guesthouses run a 4:00 AM sunrise trip
The reason most travellers stop in Ende. Go at sunrise, bring a warm layer, and expect cloud at any time of year.
Bajawa
goDoor to door: About 3.5 h
Bus west from Ende, about 3 h 15 min
Continue west for the Ngada villages and Bena; buses stop for lunch at a warung near the airport roundabout.
Maumere
goDoor to door: About 5 h
Bus east, about 4–5 h
The other end of the Flores overland route; useful if you fly out of Maumere instead.
Wae Rebo
overnightDoor to door: Most of a day
Long drive west then a trek from Denge
Too far for a day return; sleep in the village or in Dintor.
Riung
overnightDoor to door: About 4 h
Drive north-west, about 3–4 h
For the 17 Islands marine park; needs at least one night.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Jl Ahmad Yani (airport strip)
Budget hotels 200 m from the terminal; best for a one-night transit stop with bags.
Woloare / hillside above town
Guesthouses with views and a pool; 10–15 min by ojek from the centre.
Port road and Pasar Mbongawani
Homestays and the Pelni office; walkable to the market and the waterfront.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Rp250,000–450,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp450,000–900,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rp900,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double with pool and breakfast1 × 1 night × Rp500,000 | Rp500,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × Rp600,000 | Rp1,200,000 |
| Kelimutu sunrise trip by car, shared2 × Rp250,000 · check | Rp500,000 |
| Ojek around town, per trip2 × Rp15,000 · check | Rp30,000 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × Rp150,000 | Rp300,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp253,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp1,392,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp2,783,000≈ US$170 |
2026 estimate in rupiah; flights and Kelimutu tours excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Warung meal (nasi campur, mie goreng, sate) | Rp15,000–40,000 |
| Nasi Padang at a rumah makan | Rp30,000–60,000 |
| Coffee or tea at a warung | Rp5,000–15,000 |
| Bottle of water (600 ml) | Rp4,000–8,000 |
| Beer at a bar | Rp30,000–60,000 |
| Ojek ride in townAgree the fare first. | Rp10,000–25,000 |
| Internet café, per hourcheck | Rp5,000 |
| Ikat sarong or shawlPrice depends on motif and weave; buy at the market or from a weaving village. | Rp150,000–600,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Kelimutu sunrise trips leave around 04:00; the summit is cold and often cloud-covered — bring a jacket and don't count on a clear view.Kelimutu sunrise trips leave around 4:00 AM; the summit is cold and often cloud-covered — bring a jacket and don't count on a clear view.
- Pelni ferries to Kupang and Sumba run on a roughly two-week cycle and are frequently delayed or cancelled: confirm at the port office, not online.
- Buses from Maumere stop at a terminal about 9 km (5.6 mi) outside town; most continue to Bajawa and can drop you near the airport instead.Buses from Maumere stop at a terminal about 5.6 mi (9 km) outside town; most continue to Bajawa and can drop you near the airport instead.
- Some bars and karaoke places around town are not family venues; ask about the place before you go in.
- The beach next to the market is dirty; walk further out for the clean black-sand stretches.
Emergency numbers
- General emergency
- 112
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 118
- Fire
- 113
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Ke alamat ini, tolongTo this address, please
Emergency
- General emergency112
- Police110
- Ambulance118
- Fire113
Embassy
No embassies in Ende; the nearest consulates are in Bali (Denpasar) and the embassies are in Jakarta. Check your own country's list before you travel.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ojek, airport strip → town centre: Rp10,000–20,000, about 5 min (check)
- Kelimutu sunrise trip, shared car: about Rp200,000–350,000 per person (check)
- Bus Ende → Bajawa: about Rp100,000–150,000, 3 h 15 min (check)
Say or show
- Selamat pagi — Good morning (suh-LAH-mat PAH-ghee)
- Terima kasih — Thank you (tuh-REE-mah KAH-see)
- Berapa harganya? — How much is it? (buh-RAH-pah har-GAH-nyah)
- Saya mau ke Kelimutu — I want to go to Kelimutu (SAH-yah mau kuh kuh-lee-MOO-too)
- Di mana toilet? — Where is the toilet? (dee MAH-nah TOY-let)
- Tolong — Help (TOH-long)
Ende is a small town: carry cash, as many warungs and guesthouses do not take cards.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ende. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Nov (dry season) · avoid Dec–Mar (rain; the Kelimutu road and summit can be clouded in) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for ENE: current flight days, ojek fallback from the terminal, and a one-night rung on Jl Ahmad Yani.
- Kelimutu sunrise fixture: departure time, gate fee, jacket and headtorch checklist, and a clouded-out plan B.
- Walking cluster for central Ende: Bung Karno house, Pasar Mbongawani, waterfront, with opening hours verified.
- Pelni office and bus terminal fixtures so the Kupang, Sumba, Bajawa and Maumere legs can go green.
Sources
- officialEnde regency government
- officialIndonesia.travel — Flores
- secondaryWikivoyage: Ende, revision 5202770 (CC BY-SA 4.0)