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How to get fromDerawan Islands to Sabahby unknown or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Derawan Islands to Sabah by unknown or plane

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  1. Travel, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport

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    1. Walk from Derawan Islands to Tawau-Airport-TWUunknown unknown
    2. Fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane TWU - BKI
    5h 28m

  2. Travel, fly to Sandakan Airport

    1. Walk from Derawan Islands to Tawau-Airport-TWUunknown unknown
    2. Fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane TWU - SDK
    5h 31m

Tawau Airport (TWU) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration52 minAverage Duration
TicketRM 93Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Derawan Islands to Sabah.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 522.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Derawan Islands, Indonesia and Sabah, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Derawan Islands to Sabah. However, you can travel to Tawau-Airport-TWU airport then fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI). Alternatively, you can travel to Tawau-Airport-TWU airport, fly to Sandakan Airport (SDK), then take the taxi to Sandakan.

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