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How to get fromPulau Perhentian (Island) to Sabahby ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Pulau Perhentian (Island) to Sabah by ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport

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    1. Take the ferry from Pulau Perhentian Port to Kuala Besutferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kuala Besut Jetty to Kota Bharu Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane KBR - BKI
    6h 23m
    RM 475–1,765

  2. Ferry, bus, fly to Tawau Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Pulau Perhentian Port to Kuala Besutferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kuala Besut Jetty to Kota Bharu Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane KBR - TWU
    9h 25m
    RM 615–1,930

  3. Ferry, bus, fly to Sandakan Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Pulau Perhentian Port to Kuala Besutferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kuala Besut Jetty to Kota Bharu Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane KBR - SDK
    8h 46m
    RM 579–1,495

Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

Calendar67Weekly Planes
Duration4h 58mAverage Duration
TicketRM 335Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Pulau Perhentian (Island) to Sabah.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,610.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Pulau Perhentian (Island), Malaysia and Sabah, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Pulau Perhentian (Island) to Sabah. However, you can take the ferry to Kuala Besut, walk to Kuala Besut Jetty, take the bus to Kota Bharu Airport, walk to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) airport, then fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI). Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Kuala Besut, walk to Kuala Besut Jetty, take the bus to Kota Bharu Airport, walk to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) airport, fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), then take the taxi to Tawau.

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