Getting to Sorong from NYC area

[pinewoodsfarm]

Booked a liveaboard in November for Raja Ampat. Have researched a number of different flight options but if you've done this recently and have any suggestions, I'd love to have them. Thank you.

Cynthia - NJ

 

[Shasta_man]

Probably the same as it's always been. I think you either come through Jakarta or Manado. Just give yourself lots of time for Indo domestic flights. I came through Jakarta because that puts me already on the plane that you catch from Makassar. If you make the flight in Jakarta then you are certain to be on the plane whenever it gets to Sorong. Be prepared for serious heat and potential delays in the Sorong airport on the way back. If you can handle Jersey humidity, then you can handle it there. I stay in transit hotels which are fine for their purposes.

Strongly suggest securing a travel agent in Indo in case of problems with domestic flights. Otherwise you are at a major disadvantage in communicating and negotiating if you need help.