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How to get fromSandakan to Derawan Islandsby plane or unknown

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There are 2 ways to get from Sandakan to Derawan Islands by plane or unknown

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  1. Fly to Tawau Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane SDK - TWU
    2. Walk from Tawau-Airport-TWU to Derawan Islandsunknown unknown
    5h 31m

  2. Fly to Lahad Datu Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)plane plane SDK - LDU
    2. Walk from Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) to Derawan Islandsunknown unknown
    6h 54m

Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
TicketRp 836,930Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 421.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Sandakan, Malaysia and Derawan Islands, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Sandakan to Derawan Islands. However, you can take the taxi to Sandakan Airport (SDK) airport, fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), then travel to Derawan Islands. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Sandakan Airport (SDK) airport, fly to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU), then travel to Derawan Islands.

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