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How to get fromGeorge Town to Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuaryby plane, car ferry, or tram

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There are 2 ways to get from George Town to Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary by plane, car ferry, or tram

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  1. Fly from Penang International Airport

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    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane PEN - SDK
    6h 43m
    RM 495–1,231

  2. Car ferry, tram to Alor Setar, fly

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Anak Bukittram tram
    3. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane AOR - SDK
    8h 34m
    RM 537–2,076

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration6h 37mAverage Duration
TicketRM 357Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,008.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary, Malaysia?

AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) every 4 hours.

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