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How to get fromSydney to Pulau Sumbaby plane, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Pulau Sumba by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Tambolaka

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tambolaka (TMC)plane plane SYD - TMC
    10h 48m
    Rp 7,273,225–11,305,353

  2. Fly Sydney International Airport to Waingapu

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Waingapu (WGP)plane plane SYD - WGP
    11h 38m
    Rp 4,773,225–13,305,353

  3. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Tambolaka

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Tambolaka (TMC)plane plane NTL - TMC
    24h 26m
    Rp 6,176,971–22,238,771

  4. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Waingapu

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Waingapu (WGP)plane plane NTL - WGP
    25h 26m
    Rp 6,176,971–22,238,771

  5. Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly to Tambolaka

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Tambolaka (TMC)plane plane CBR - TMC
    16h 2m
    Rp 5,550,147–15,825,295

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tambolaka (TMC) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration9hAverage Duration
TicketRp 4,394,513Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,258 km
  • Duration: 10h 48m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Pulau Sumba, Indonesia?

Malindo Airways, PT. Sriwijaya Air, and Jetstar fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tambolaka (TMC) 6 times a week.

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