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How to get fromIndonesia to Tawauby plane or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Indonesia to Tawau by plane or ferry

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  1. Fly from Juanda International Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Juanda International Airport (SUB) to Juwata International Airport (TRK)plane plane SUB - TRK
    2. Take the ferry from Tarakan to Tawau Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 31m
    RM 542–260,837

  2. Fly from Soekarno–Hatta International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Juwata International Airport (TRK)plane plane CGK - TRK
    2. Take the ferry from Tarakan to Tawau Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 26m
    RM 655–260,665

Juanda International Airport (SUB) to Juwata International Airport (TRK) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration3h 40mAverage Duration
TicketRM 369Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,473.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Indonesia and Tawau, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Indonesia to Tawau. However, you can take the taxi to Juanda-International-Airport-SUB airport, fly to Juwata International Airport (TRK), take the taxi to Tarakan, then take the ferry to Tawau Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Jakarta Soekarno Hatta Airport, walk to Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) airport, fly to Juwata International Airport (TRK), take the taxi to Tarakan, then take the ferry to Tawau Ferry Terminal.

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