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How to get fromDerawan Islands to Sandakanby unknown or plane

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

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  1. Travel to Tawau Airport, fly

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    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

  2. Travel to Lahad Datu Airport, fly

    1. Walk from Derawan Islands to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)unknown unknown
    2. Fly from Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane LDU - SDK
    6h 54m

Tawau Airport (TWU) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) flights

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Duration40 minAverage Duration
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  • Distance: 421.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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

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

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