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

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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to 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
    11h 8m
    Rp 8,266,914–11,298,300

  2. Fly Sydney International Airport to Waingapu

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Waingapu (WGP)plane plane SYD - WGP
    13h 23m
    Rp 4,766,914–13,298,300

  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
    26h 46m
    Rp 6,158,154–21,235,104

  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
    27h 6m
    Rp 6,158,154–22,235,104

  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 32m
    Rp 5,498,282–14,759,885

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

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration10h 57mAverage Duration
TicketRp 4,379,932Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,258 km
  • Duration: 11h 8m

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

Malindo Airways, NAM Air, and three other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tambolaka (TMC) twice daily.

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