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How to get fromSandakan to Raja Ampat Islandsby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Sandakan to Raja Ampat Islands by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Sandakan Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Sorong Airport (SOQ)plane plane SDK - SOQ
    2. Take the ferry from Sorong to Waisaiferry ferry
    17h 23m
    Rp 6,757,226–19,434,449

  2. Bus to Lahad Datu Airport, fly, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Lahad Datubus bus
    2. Fly from Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) to Sorong Airport (SOQ)plane plane LDU - SOQ
    3. Take the ferry from Sorong to Waisaiferry ferry
    22h 13m
    Rp 5,831,696–16,821,805

Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Sorong Airport (SOQ) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration17h 25mAverage Duration
TicketRp 6,671,407Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Sandakan to Raja Ampat Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,741.1 km
  • Duration: 17h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Sandakan to Raja Ampat Islands. However, you can take the taxi to Sandakan Airport (SDK) airport, fly to Sorong Airport (SOQ), take the taxi to Sorong, then take the ferry to Waisai. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Lahad Datu, walk to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) airport, fly to Sorong Airport (SOQ), take the taxi to Sorong, then take the ferry to Waisai.

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