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How to get fromKuching to Raja Ampat Islandsby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Kuching to Raja Ampat Islands by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Kuching International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Sorong Airport (SOQ)plane plane KCH - SOQ
    2. Take the ferry from Sorong to Waisaiferry ferry
    14h 17m
    Rp 4,185,915–12,468,354

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kuching to Pontianakbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Pontianak to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Portferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Surabaya to Sorongferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Sorong to Waisaiferry ferry
    7d 5h
    Rp 1,560,946–2,036,573

  3. Bus to Supadio, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kuching to Pontianakbus bus
    2. Fly from Supadio (PNK) to Sorong Airport (SOQ)plane plane PNK - SOQ
    3. Take the ferry from Sorong to Waisaiferry ferry
    20h 9m
    Rp 6,046,967–16,749,598

Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Sorong Airport (SOQ) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration16h 14mAverage Duration
TicketRp 3,920,694Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,429 km
  • Duration: 14h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Kuching to Raja Ampat Islands. However, you can take the taxi to Kuching International Airport (KCH) airport, fly to Sorong Airport (SOQ), take the taxi to Sorong, then take the ferry to Waisai. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kuching to Waisai via Kuching, Pontianak, Pontianak, Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port, Surabaya, and Sorong in around 7d 5h.

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