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How to get fromSandakan to Koh Lipeby plane or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Sandakan to Koh Lipe by plane or ferry

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  1. Fly to Krabi Airport, ferry

    best
    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 43m
    ฿6,107–17,945

  2. Fly to Hat Yai, ferry

    cheapest
    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 38m
    ฿5,307–16,445

Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Krabi Airport (KBV) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,303Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,316 km
  • Duration: 12h 43m

What companies run services between Sandakan, Malaysia and Koh Lipe, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Sandakan to Koh Lipe. However, you can take the taxi to Sandakan Airport (SDK) airport, fly to Krabi Airport (KBV), walk to Krabi Airport, then take the ferry to Koh Lipe. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Sandakan Airport (SDK) airport, fly to Hat Yai (HDY), walk to Hat Yai Airport, then take the ferry to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipe.

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