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There are 4 ways to get from Sabah to Lembata by plane, taxi, bus, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Komodo Airport (LBJ)plane plane BKI - LBJ
    2. Take the taxi from Komodo Airport (LBJ) to Lembatataxi taxi
    8h 50m
    Rp 4,849,731–8,423,856

  2. Bus, drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu to Limbangbus bus
    2. Drive from Limbang to Bandar Seri Begawancar car
    3. Take the bus from Bandar Seri Begawan to Pontianakbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Pontianak to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Portferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port to Lewoleba Portferry ferry
    6d 17h
    Rp 2,767,293–3,202,288

  3. Fly from Sandakan Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Komodo Airport (LBJ)plane plane SDK - LBJ
    2. Take the taxi from Komodo Airport (LBJ) to Lembatataxi taxi
    20h 3m
    Rp 5,462,591–8,783,062

  4. Fly from Lahad Datu Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) to Komodo Airport (LBJ)plane plane LDU - LBJ
    2. Take the taxi from Komodo Airport (LBJ) to Lembatataxi taxi
    26h 10m
    Rp 3,698,727–9,986,266

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Komodo Airport (LBJ) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration9h 56mAverage Duration
TicketRp 4,720,281Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,753.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between Sabah, Malaysia and Lembata, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Sabah to Lembata. However, you can fly to Komodo Airport (LBJ) then take the taxi to Lembata. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kota Kinabalu to Lewoleba Port via Limbang, Bandar Seri Begawan, Pontianak, Pontianak, and Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port in around 6d 17h.

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