How to get fromSandakan to Malangby plane, train, bus, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Sandakan to Malang by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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Fly Sandakan Airport to Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport
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1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG)plane SDK - MLG
17h 20m
Rp 5,195,860–19,241,016
Bus to Kota Kinabalu Airport, fly to Juanda International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanambus
2. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Juanda International Airport (SUB)plane BKI - SUB
3. Take the train from Bangil to Malangtrain
19h 54m
Rp 2,592,206–7,857,085
Fly Sandakan Airport to Juanda International Airport, train
1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Juanda International Airport (SUB)plane SDK - SUB
2. Take the train from Bangil to Malangtrain
11h 45m
Rp 3,264,360–6,521,016
Bus, ferry to Juwata International Airport, fly to Juanda International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Stesen Bas Sandakan to Stesen Bas Express Tawaubus
2. Take the ferry from Tawau Ferry Terminal to Tarakanferry
3. Fly from Juwata International Airport (TRK) to Juanda International Airport (SUB)plane TRK - SUB
4. Take the train from Bangil to Malangtrain
18h 56m
Rp 3,159,768–1,203,955,022

Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG) flights

7Weekly Planes

19h 57mAverage Duration

Rp 5,377,756Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,674.5 km
Duration: 17h 20m

What companies run services between Sandakan, Malaysia and Malang, Indonesia?

Malaysia Airlines, Citilink Indonesia, and Batik Air fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG) once daily.

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Malang(opens in a new window), Indonesia(opens in a new window)

Malang is an inland city in the Indonesian province of East Java. It has a history dating back to the age of Singhasari Kingdom. It is the second most populous city in the province, with a population of 820,043 at the 2010 Census and 843,810 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as at mid 2022 was 846,126 (comprising 420,897 males and 425,229 females). The Malang Metropolitan area (Greater Malang) was home to 3,663,691 inhabitants in 2010, spread across two cities (Malang itself and Batu) and 22 districts (21 in Malang Regency and one in Pasuruan Regency). Malang is the third largest city by economy in East Java, after Surabaya and Kediri, with an estimated 2016 GDP at Rp. 44.30 trillion.

Things to do in Malang

Jawa Timur Park(Opens in a new window)

Jawa Timur Park, commonly known as Jatim Park, East Java Park, Eastern Java Park, or JTP, is a complex of recreational and learning parks located in Batu, East Java, Indonesia. The complex has 3 parks, Jatim Park 1, Jatim Park 2, and Jatim Park 3. Jatim Park is one of the tourism icons of East Java and one of the most famous amusement parks in Indonesia.

Places to stay in Malang

Hotel Tugu Malang(Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

The Shalimar Boutique Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

Hotel Santika Premiere Malang(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Ijen Suites Resort & Convention(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good