What is the cheapest way to get from Sulu Archipelago to Sabah?

The cheapest way to get from Sulu Archipelago to Sabah is to ferry and car ferry and fly which costs RM 550 - RM 1100 and takes 25h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sulu Archipelago to Sabah?

The fastest way to get from Sulu Archipelago to Sabah is to ferry and car ferry and fly which takes 25h 4m and costs RM 550 - RM 1100.

How far is it from Sulu Archipelago to Sabah?

The distance between Sulu Archipelago and Sabah is 872 km.

How long does it take to get from Sulu Archipelago to Sabah?

It takes approximately 25h 4m to get from Sulu Archipelago to Sabah, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sabah?

There are 1307+ hotels available in Sabah.

Sulu Archipelago to Sabah - 2 ways to travel via ferry, car ferry, and plane

There are 2 ways to get from Sulu Archipelago to Sabah by ferry, car ferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, car ferry, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport
best
1. Take the ferry from Jolo to Zamboanga
2. Take the car ferry from Zamboanga to Sandakan Harbour
3. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)SDK - BKI
25h 4m
RM 565–1,044
Ferry, car ferry, fly to Tawau Airport
1. Take the ferry from Jolo to Zamboanga
2. Take the car ferry from Zamboanga to Sandakan Harbour
3. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Tawau Airport (TWU)SDK - TWU
25h 26m
RM 670–989

Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

46Weekly Planes

47 minAverage Duration

RM 97Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sulu Archipelago to Sabah.

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Distance: 871.9 km
Duration: 25h 4m

What companies run services between Sulu Archipelago, Philippines and Sabah, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Sulu Archipelago to Sabah. However, you can take the ferry to Zamboanga, walk to Zamboanga, take the car ferry to Sandakan Harbour, take the taxi to Sandakan Airport (SDK) airport, then fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI). Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Zamboanga, walk to Zamboanga, take the car ferry to Sandakan Harbour, take the taxi to Sandakan Airport (SDK) airport, fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), then take the taxi to Tawau.

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