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How to get fromSandakan Airport (SDK) to Koh Lipeby plane or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Koh Lipe by plane or ferry

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  1. Fly to Langkawi International Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane SDK - LGK
    2. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachferry ferry
    8h 38m
    ฿4,462–10,189

  2. Fly to Krabi Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane SDK - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Krabi Airport to Koh Lipeferry ferry
    12h 30m
    ฿6,089–18,394

  3. Fly to Alor Setar, ferry

    1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane SDK - AOR
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachferry ferry
    12h 25m
    ฿5,204–18,054

  4. Fly to Hat Yai, ferry

    1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane SDK - HDY
    2. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Airport to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipeferry ferry
    11h 25m
    ฿5,466–17,185

Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration6h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,233Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Koh Lipe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,109.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between Sandakan Airport (SDK), Malaysia and Koh Lipe, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Koh Lipe. However, you can fly to Langkawi International Airport (LGK), take the taxi to Kuah Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach. Alternatively, you can fly to Krabi Airport (KBV), walk to Krabi Airport, then take the ferry to Koh Lipe.

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