How to Get to NIHI Rote
Your journey to NIHI Rote begins with a flight into Kupang (KOE) in West Timor, the gateway to Rote Island. You can connect to Kupang from Jakarta, Bali, and Sumba.
From Kupang, a brief 30 minute domestic flight brings you to Rote (RTI), where our team will be waiting to welcome you at D.C. Saudale Airport. Upon arrival in Rote, the NIHI Rote team will welcome you and assist with your luggage, before escorting you on a scenic and comfortable 90 minute transfer to the resort.
Your immersion into Rote begins the moment you leave the small island airstrip. The drive to NIHI Rote passes through traditional villages and palm tree groves that reveal the island’s raw and unfiltered beauty. Chilled beverages and light refreshments are provided en route, and on arrival to the resort, you’ll be given a warm NIHI welcome.
Our reservations team are always available to assist you with the latest route options and concierge support. As flight schedules may change seasonally, we recommend confirming all travel details with our reservations team ([email protected]) prior to departure to ensure the smoothest possible journey.
All foreign travelers to Indonesia need at least six months remaining on their passport as well as one full clean page for the visa on arrival stamp. This is strictly reinforced: Guests will not be allowed to board the plane in their departing country if this is not adhered to. Kindly contact our Travel Designers at [email protected] if you require any information to enter Indonesia.
Please note that airlines can change their flight schedules, and these changes are beyond our control.
Return Airport Transfers
Round-trip transfers from the airport to the resort are included in your nightly rate. The 90 min journey is a scenic experience through Rote’s stunning landscapes in one of our open-air safari vehicles (shared car).
Alternatively, if you prefer a more private option, you may book a private car transfer (maximum of 4 guests).
Denpasar, Bali (DPS) to Kupang (KOE)
SUPER AIR JET
Days Operation: daily
Kupang (KOE) to Denpasar, Bali (DPS)
SUPER AIR JET
Days Operation: daily
Kupang (KOE) to Rote (RTI)
SUSI AIR
Days Operation: monday, wednesday, friday
WINGS AIR
Days Operation: monday, wednesday, friday
Rote (RTI) to Kupang (KOE)
SUSI AIR
Days Operation: monday, wednesday, friday
WINGS AIR
Days Operation: tuesday, thursday, saturday
Tambolaka, Sumba(TMC) to Kupang (KOE)
WINGS AIR
Days Operation: tuesday, thursday, saturday
Kupang (KOE) to Tambolaka, Sumba(TMC)
WINGS AIR
Days Operation: tuesday, thursday, saturday
Denpasar, Bali (DPS) to Sumba(TMC) to Kupang (KOE)
NAM AIR
Days Operation: monday, wednesday, friday, sunday
A Seamless Journey to Rote Island
Reaching NIHI Rote is part of the experience – a seamless journey from Bali through Kupang to the remote shores of Rote Island. Here, days are shaped by world-class surfing, endless ocean adventure, and island exploration. Whether traveling with family or friends, reserving additional bedrooms and extending your stay offers greater value.
Getting to Rote
Your journey begins in Bali with a commercial flight on either Monday or Friday, followed by a shared Caravan charter via Kupang to the remote shores of Rote. This charter connection keeps waiting time between DPS, KOE, and RTI very short.
Included in Every Stay
Rates include return commercial flights Bali ↔ Kupang for two guests per bedroom, Shared Caravan charter Kupang ↔ Rote, all ground transfers, full board accommodation.
UME BO’A
2 of 8 seats
7-nights
$2,300++
per bedroom/night
4-nights
$3,500++
per bedroom/night
UME LEO or NANARU
4 of 8 seats
7-nights
$1,550++
per bedroom/night
4-nights
$2,200++
per bedroom/night
UME BO’A + UME LEO or NANARU
6 of 8 seats
7-nights
$1,300++
per bedroom/night
4-nights
$1,800++
per bedroom/night
UME LEO + NANARU
8 of 8 seats
7-nights
$1,200++
per bedroom/night
4-nights
$1,600++
per bedroom/night
*Rates exclude government tax and service charges and are quoted per bedroom, per night.
A private plane may be chartered directly from Kupang to Rote. Please note there is a strict weight restriction in terms of passengers as well as hold and hand luggage.
Please contact our reservations team for more details.
IDR 1,000,000 (approx. USD 60) per board; maximum length of 200 cm (6 feet 6 inches). Payment must be cash upon check-in. Charge is per board (not per bag).
Nihigram
Views from above NIHI Rote, where pristine white sand beaches meet impossibly turquoise waters and world class surf rolls in along the coastline.
Soak in the magic of spectacular sunsets at the edge of Indonesia. 🤍
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#nihigram by @stugibson @kaptainkirky
Unveiling NIHI Rote’s very own Motion Fitness Pump Track!
A new way to move, play and challenge yourself in paradise. Designed for all ages and abilities, it brings a little adrenaline, plenty of fun and a whole new adventure to island life.
Ready to take your first lap?
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#nihigram by @kaptainkirky
A girls’ day out, NIHI Rote style.
Sailing across the turquoise waters of Rote Island, with the wind in your hair, your favourite people around you and the sun glistening on the water.
Sunshine, laughter and a little adventure at the beautiful edge of Indonesia.
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#nihigram by @stugibson
A view worth waking up for.
Morning swims as horses wander past, with the endless blue of the Indian Ocean just steps from your villa.
A beautiful way to begin the day at NIHI Rote.
Worth travelling to the edge of Indonesia for.
Experience the beauty of Rote, where horses wander past as you take your morning swim, with untouched coastline and the endless blue of the Indian Ocean stretching out before you.
Say yes to heaven at NIHI Rote.
Horses wander past as you take your morning swim, with endless views of the Indian Ocean stretching out before you.
Welcome to NIHI Rote.
A place of epic surf, white sand beaches and villas overlooking the ocean.
Beyond the coastline, discover the spirit of Rote through its people, traditions and everyday life. Taste the flavours of the island, listen to its music, experience traditional dance and spend time getting to know the culture that makes this place so special.
Come for the waves and the beauty. Leave with a deeper connection to Rote.
Enjoy a spa treatment in the privacy of your own villa, with the ocean in view and the beach just steps away.
A moment to slow down, switch off and settle into the rhythm of NIHI Rote.
We’re proud to share that NIHI Rote has been included in the MICHELIN Guide 2026, in our very first year.
NIHI Rote was created to celebrate the beauty, culture and character of Rote. At its heart is the NIHI Rote Hospitality Academy, creating opportunities for local Rotanese students to train, develop their skills and build careers in hospitality.
Thank you to our incredible team and to everyone who has been part of the NIHI Rote journey so far.
Meet Gilberd, a local Rotanese and graduate of the NIHI Rote Hospitality Academy.
When he first joined the academy, Gilberd didn’t speak English. Through his studies, he learned the language and developed the skills and knowledge to build a future in hospitality.
Today, he works as a bartender at NIHI Rote. His journey from student to graduate, and now to a member of the team, is a testament to how much can change with learning, dedication and opportunity.
We’re proud to celebrate how far Gilberd has come and all that lies ahead.
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