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Sape
Use Sape as a quick ferry stop to Labuan Bajo; 4–6 h total, otherwise skip if you have limited time.
Sape is a small harbour town on Sumbawa serving the daily ferry to Labuan Bajo. The main attraction is the ferry connection; there are few sights, a beach and basic accommodation, making it suitable for a half‑day visit or a brief layover.
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Rules in force · 6Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore…
- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Indonesia ↗Buy the visa on arrival or e-visa only on the official Immigration portal; lookalike sites charge extra.
- Indonesia ↗Complete the All Indonesia digital arrival and customs form before landing; it is free.
- Indonesia ↗Foreign visitors to Bali pay a one-off tourist levy; keep the payment proof on your phone.
- Indonesia ↗Riding a motorbike needs a valid licence that covers motorbikes (an international permit alongside your own) and a helmet; check your insurance covers it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- 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
Emergency numbers for Sape110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Sape, 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
- SafetySape is generally safe; watch ferry schedules and avoid travel during storms; keep valuables secure in public areas.
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- RestroomsWestern in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.Indonesia-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 118/119 fire and ambulance · 112 General (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.
- AirportBMU Sultan Muhammad Salahudin Airport (In Bima, about 30 km (19 mi) from Sape; bemo or taxi to Sape pier).BMU Sultan Muhammad Salahudin Airport (In Bima, about 19 mi (30 km) from Sape; bemo or taxi to Sape pier).
- Getting aroundWalk or hire a bemo (shared minibus).
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
- BMU Sultan Muhammad Salahudin Airport (In Bima, about 30 km (19 mi) from Sape; bemo or taxi to Sape pier)BMU Sultan Muhammad Salahudin Airport (In Bima, about 19 mi (30 km) from Sape; bemo or taxi to Sape pier)
Weather and climate
Sape: 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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Oct
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Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
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Dec
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24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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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
Walk or hire a bemo (shared minibus). From Bima a bemo costs around Rp 15,000 (last at 17:00); charter a private bemo for about Rp 200,000.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Labuan Bajo (Flores)
goDoor to door: About 1 h including boarding
Public ferry from Sape pier, departs 10:00 dailyPublic ferry from Sape pier, departs 10:00 AM daily
Ticket Rp 91,000 (July 2023); ADSP card (~Rp 30,000) needed for purchase.
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.
Kos East Madhani
Fan Rp150,000, AC Rp250,000
Losmen Mustika
Fan Rp75,000, AC Rp150,000; AC rooms have Western toilet
Losmen Mutiara
Basic rooms next to harbour gate
Hotel Mantika
Rp150,000–250,000
Losmen Nusa Bajo
Rp50,000, 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from harbourRp50,000, 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from harbour
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
- Rp30,000–50,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp50,000–80,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rp80,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic dorm bed1 × 1 night × Rp30,000 | Rp30,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × Rp30,000 | Rp30,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp60,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp60,000≈ US$4 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Warung Barokah meal (Bakso or Soto Ayam) | Rp 10,000 |
| Bintang Zero (bottle) | Rp 15,000–20,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ferry may be cancelled in high waves or storms; check schedule before travel.
- Bemos can be cramped; confirm you are not transferred after 10 minutes.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 118/119
- General
- 112
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Ke alamat ini, tolongTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance118/119
- General112
Embassy
US consulate in Jakarta; other embassies in Jakarta.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bimo → Sape (bemo): about Rp 15,000, last 17:00 (check)about Rp 15,000, last 5:00 PM (check)
- Sape → Labuan Bajo (ferry): about Rp 91,000, departs 10:00 dailyabout Rp 91,000, departs 10:00 AM daily
Say or show
- Berapa harganya? — How much is it?
- Di mana terminal feri? — Where is the ferry terminal?
- Saya mau kamar kipas, terima kasih — I would like a room with a fan, please
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 Sape. 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: check · avoid check · month by month →
- 1 airport and 5 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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