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How to get fromMelbourne to Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuaryby plane or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Sandakan Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane MEL - SDK
    15h 18m
    RM 1,411–2,821

  2. Fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane MEL - BKI
    2. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Sandakanbus bus
    20h 14m
    RM 1,151–2,881

  3. Fly to Lahad Datu Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)plane plane MEL - LDU
    2. Take the bus from Lahad Datu to Sandakan Centralbus bus
    20h 29m
    RM 1,161–2,941

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration13h 38mAverage Duration
TicketRM 1,044Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Melbourne to Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 5,619.8 km
  • Duration: 15h 18m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary, Malaysia?

Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, and AirAsia X fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) 3 times a day.

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