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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 32m
    RM 532–1,107

  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 654–934

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

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration3h 40mAverage Duration
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Map of how to get from Indonesia to Tawau.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,473.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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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