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How to get fromSumatra to Raja Ampat Islandsby plane, ferry, car ferry, bus, train, or busferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Sumatra to Raja Ampat Islands by plane, ferry, car ferry, bus, train, or busferry

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  1. Fly from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) to Sorong Airport (SOQ)plane plane PLM - SOQ
    2. Take the ferry from Sorong to Waisaiferry ferry
    11h 39m
    Rp 5,677,598–7,966,856

  2. Bus and ferry, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Bandar Lampung to DAMRI Bus Station Jakartabusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from DAMRI Bus Station Jakarta to Surabaya Kotabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Surabaya to Sorongferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Sorong to Waisaiferry ferry
    5d 5h
    Rp 1,116,943–2,246,917

  3. Car ferry, bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the car ferry from Bakauheni Port to Merakcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pool Damri Merak to Soekarno-Hatta International Airportbus bus
    3. Take the train from Jakarta Gambir to Surabaya Pasar Turitrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Surabaya to Sorongferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Sorong to Waisaiferry ferry
    5d 1h
    Rp 1,237,094–2,511,626

  4. Fly from Sultan Thaha Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) to Sorong Airport (SOQ)plane plane DJB - SOQ
    2. Take the ferry from Sorong to Waisaiferry ferry
    12h 34m
    Rp 5,344,498–14,551,180

  5. Fly from Fatmawati Soekarno Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS) to Sorong Airport (SOQ)plane plane BKS - SOQ
    2. Take the ferry from Sorong to Waisaiferry ferry
    15h 14m
    Rp 5,509,920–14,987,605

  6. Fly from Lubuklinggau Silampari Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Lubuklinggau Silampari Airport (LLJ) to Sorong Airport (SOQ)plane plane LLJ - SOQ
    2. Take the ferry from Sorong to Waisaiferry ferry
    15h 4m
    Rp 5,509,243–14,980,387

  7. Fly from Simpang Tiga Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU) to Sorong Airport (SOQ)plane plane PKU - SOQ
    2. Take the ferry from Sorong to Waisaiferry ferry
    12h 14m
    Rp 5,795,016–15,876,029

  8. Fly from Minangkabau International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to Sorong Airport (SOQ)plane plane PDG - SOQ
    2. Take the ferry from Sorong to Waisaiferry ferry
    10h 24m
    Rp 5,553,984–6,533,342

Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) to Sorong Airport (SOQ) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration11h 10mAverage Duration
TicketRp 5,134,872Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,039.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Sumatra to Raja Ampat Islands. However, you can fly to Sorong Airport (SOQ), take the taxi to Sorong, then take the ferry to Waisai. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Bakauheni Port to Waisai via Merak, Pool Damri Merak, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Jakarta Airport, Gambir Station, Jakarta Gambir, Surabaya Pasar Turi, Surabaya, and Sorong in around 5d 1h.

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