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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
    8h 38m
    RM 665–2,210

  2. Fly to Redang Island Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Redang Island Airport (RDN)plane plane SDK - RDN
    15h 23m
    RM 475–1,930

  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 43m
    RM 975–1,600

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

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration7h 33mAverage Duration
TicketRM 484Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,726.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 38m

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

AirAsia and Berjaya Air fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Redang Island Airport (RDN) 4 times a week.

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