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

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There are 3 ways to get from Sandakan to Redang Island by plane, ferry, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Sultan Mahmud Airport, ferry

    best
    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 685–1,910

  2. Fly to Redang Island Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Redang Island Airport (RDN)plane plane SDK - RDN
    16h 18m
    RM 525–1,330

  3. Fly 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

Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration9h 2mAverage Duration
TicketRM 522Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,726.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 18m

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

AirAsia, Malindo Airways, and three other airlines fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Redang Island Airport (RDN) once daily.

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