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How to get fromSabah to Redang Islandby plane, ferry, bus, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Sabah to Redang Island by plane, ferry, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Kota Kinabalu Airport to Sultan Mahmud Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)plane plane BKI - TGG
    2. Take the ferry from Merang Jetty to Redang Island Ferryferry ferry
    7h 35m
    RM 600–1,249

  2. Fly Sandakan Airport to Sultan Mahmud Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)plane plane SDK - TGG
    2. Take the ferry from Merang Jetty to Redang Island Ferryferry ferry
    9h 18m
    RM 685–2,010

  3. Fly Tawau Airport to Sultan Mahmud Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)plane plane TWU - TGG
    2. Take the ferry from Merang Jetty to Redang Island Ferryferry ferry
    8h 48m
    RM 864–2,544

  4. Fly Kota Kinabalu Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus, shuttle, ferry

    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane BKI - KBR
    2. Take the bus from Kota Bharu Airport to Kuala Besut Jettybus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Kuala Besut Jetty to Merang Jettyshuttle bus
    4. Take the ferry from Merang Jetty to Redang Island Ferryferry ferry
    8h 5m
    RM 820–1,755

  5. Fly Sandakan Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus, shuttle, ferry

    1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane SDK - KBR
    2. Take the bus from Kota Bharu Airport to Kuala Besut Jettybus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Kuala Besut Jetty to Merang Jettyshuttle bus
    4. Take the ferry from Merang Jetty to Redang Island Ferryferry ferry
    10h 58m
    RM 1,025–2,000

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration6h 24mAverage Duration
TicketRM 484Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,490.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Sabah, Malaysia and Redang Island, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Sabah to Redang Island. However, you can fly to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG), walk to Kuala Trengganu Airport, take the shuttle to Merang Jetty, walk to Merang Jetty, then take the ferry to Redang Island Ferry. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Sandakan Airport (SDK) airport, fly to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG), walk to Kuala Trengganu Airport, take the shuttle to Merang Jetty, walk to Merang Jetty, then take the ferry to Redang Island Ferry.

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