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How to get fromKota Kinabalu to Raja Ampat Islandsby plane, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Kota Kinabalu to Raja Ampat Islands by plane, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Sorong Airport (SOQ)plane plane BKI - SOQ
    2. Take the ferry from Sorong to Waisaiferry ferry
    12h 17m
    Rp 4,945,289–14,420,342

  2. Bus, drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu to Limbangbus bus
    2. Drive from Limbang to Bandar Seri Begawancar car
    3. Take the bus from Bandar Seri Begawan to Pontianakbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Pontianak to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Portferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Surabaya to Sorongferry ferry
    6. Take the ferry from Sorong to Waisaiferry ferry
    7d 21h
    Rp 2,783,604–3,414,869

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Sorong Airport (SOQ) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration13h 17mAverage Duration
TicketRp 4,767,179Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Kota Kinabalu to Raja Ampat Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,938.2 km
  • Duration: 12h 17m

What companies run services between Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia and Raja Ampat Islands, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Kota Kinabalu to Raja Ampat Islands. However, you can take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) airport, fly to Sorong Airport (SOQ), take the taxi to Sorong, then take the ferry to Waisai. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kota Kinabalu to Waisai via Limbang, Bandar Seri Begawan, Pontianak, Pontianak, Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port, Surabaya, and Sorong in around 7d 21h.

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