There are 3 ways to get from Bahrain to Sipadan by plane, bus, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus, ferry
best- Fly from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane BAH - TWU
- Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus
- Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry
18h 24mRM 1,315–3,651Fly to Sandakan Airport, bus, ferry
cheapest- Fly from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane BAH - SDK
- Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Sempornabus
- Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry
23h 43mRM 1,083–2,920Fly to Lahad Datu Airport, bus, ferry
- Fly from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)plane BAH - LDU
- Take the bus from Lahad Datu to Sempornabus
- Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry
21h 15mRM 1,152–3,133
Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bahrain to Sipadan is to fly and bus and ferry which costs RM 1000 - RM 3000 and takes 23h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Bahrain to Sipadan is to fly and Minibus and ferry which takes 18h 24m and costs RM 1300 - RM 3700.
The distance between Bahrain and Sipadan is 7685 km.
It takes approximately 18h 24m to get from Bahrain to Sipadan, including transfers.
There are six+ hotels available in Sipadan.
What companies run services between Bahrain and Sipadan, Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Bahrain to Sipadan. However, you can fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), walk to Tawau Airport, take the bus to Semporna, walk to Semporna Jetty, then take the ferry to Pulau Sipadan. Alternatively, you can fly to Sandakan Airport (SDK), take the taxi to Sandakan Central, take the bus to Semporna, walk to Semporna Jetty, then take the ferry to Pulau Sipadan.
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Bahrain International Airport to Tawau Airport via Doha, Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 1,700–5,000
Flights from Bahrain International Airport to Tawau Airport via Dubai, Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- RM 1,800–6,000
Flights from Bahrain International Airport to Sandakan Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 50m
- When
- Thursday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 1,000–2,800
Flights from Bahrain International Airport to Sandakan Airport via Doha, Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 1,300–3,900
Flights from Bahrain International Airport to Sandakan Airport via Sharjah, Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 1,100–2,800
Flights from Bahrain International Airport to Sandakan Airport via Dubai, Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 1,400–4,600
Flights from Bahrain International Airport to Sandakan Airport via Abu Dhabi, Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 950–2,800
Bus from Tawau Airport to Semporna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 35
Ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 20–55
Ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 20–55
Ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 20–55
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