There are 2 ways to get from Savu Island to Sumba by plane or car ferry
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Savu Island Airport (SAU) to Tambolaka (TMC) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Savu Island to Sumba is to car ferry which costs Rp55000 - Rp2700000 and takes 15h.
The fastest way to get from Savu Island to Sumba is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs Rp1100000 - Rp7000000.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Sabu and arriving at Waingapu Ferry Port. Services depart once a week, and operate Thursday. The journey takes approximately 15h.
The distance between Savu Island and Sumba is 309 km.
The best way to get from Savu Island to Sumba without a car is to car ferry which takes 15h and costs Rp55000 - Rp2700000.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to fly from Savu Island Airport (SAU) to Tambolaka (TMC), including transfers and time at the airport.
There is no direct flight from Savu Island Airport Airport to Tambolaka Airport. The quickest flight takes 9h 10m and has one stopover.
Susi Air and NAM Air offer flights from Savu Island Airport Airport to Tambolaka Airport.
There are one+ hotels available in Sumba.
What companies run services between Savu Island, Indonesia and Sumba, Indonesia?
Susi Air and NAM Air fly from Savu Island Airport (SAU) to Tambolaka (TMC) 3 times a week. Alternatively, ASDP Indonesia Ferry operates a car ferry from Sabu to Waingapu Ferry Port once a week. Tickets cost Rp 55,000–2,700,000 and the journey takes 15h.
- Website
- flynamair.com
Flights from Savu Island Airport to Tambolaka via Kupang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Friday, Saturday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- Rp 1,100,000–7,000,000
- Phone
- +62 811-1021-191
- [email protected]
- Website
- asdp.id
Car ferry from Sabu to Waingapu Ferry Port
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- Rp 55,000–2,700,000
- Schedules at
- ferizy.com
- Adult Passenger
- Rp 96,000
- Car Sedan
- Rp 1,556,000
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