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How to get fromRaja Ampat Islands to Vanimoby ferry, plane, or car

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

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  1. Ferry, fly, drive

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Waisai to Sorongferry ferry
    2. Fly from Sorong Airport (SOQ) to Jayapura Sentani Airport (DJJ)plane plane SOQ - DJJ
    3. Drive from Jayapura Sentani Airport (DJJ) to Vanimocar car
    6h 40m
    $171–467

  2. Ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Waisai to Sorongferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Sorong to Jayapuraferry ferry
    3. Drive from Jayapura to Vanimocar car
    2d 4h
    $40–60

Sorong Airport (SOQ) to Jayapura Sentani Airport (DJJ) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration2h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,237 km
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Raja Ampat Islands, Indonesia and Vanimo, Papua New Guinea?

There is no direct connection from Raja Ampat Islands to Vanimo. However, you can take the ferry to Sorong, take the taxi to Sorong Airport (SOQ) airport, fly to Jayapura Sentani Airport (DJJ), then drive to Vanimo. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Waisai to Vanimo via Sorong and Jayapura in around 2d 4h.

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