The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs issued a revised travel warning for eastern Indonesia on May 20 2026. Heightened seismic activity around Mount Lewotobi in Flores and Mount Ruang in North Sulawesi prompted the update. Officials raised the alert level to three for both volcanoes.
Flights to Labuan Bajo and Manado remain operational but subject to short-notice cancellations. Evacuation centers have been established within 10 kilometers of each crater. International tour operators have begun offering alternative itineraries to western Bali and Java.
Travellers already in the region must register with the Australian embassy in Jakarta. Insurance policies should be reviewed for volcanic disruption coverage. Local authorities distribute N95 masks and emergency kits to affected communities daily.
Seismologists predict continued activity through the end of June. Cruise lines rerouted vessels away from the Flores Sea corridor. The warning does not affect popular destinations such as Lombok or the Gili Islands.
Digital alert systems via SMS are available for registered Australian citizens. Hotels in impacted areas report 30 percent cancellation rates since the advisory. Government hotlines operate 24 hours for real-time updates.
Future advisories will depend on satellite monitoring data from Indonesian volcanology centers. Australians planning trips in July should consider flexible booking options. The department continues close coordination with Indonesian disaster management agencies.