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There are 2 ways to get from Sandakan to Ko Samui by plane or ferry

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  1. Fly to Koh Samui Airport

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    1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane SDK - USM
    11h 38m
    ฿5,888–19,476

  2. Fly to Krabi Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane SDK - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Krabi Town Hotel Transfer to Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pierferry ferry
    16h 32m
    ฿6,013–16,806

Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration12h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket฿5,636Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,060.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 38m

What companies run services between Sandakan, Malaysia and Ko Samui, Thailand?

Malaysia Airlines, Bangkok Airways, and three other airlines fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) every 4 hours.

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