Getting there

The closest airport is Tawau International, with many daily flights from and to Kuala Lumpur (about 3h) and Kota Kinabalu (about 1h). From the airport, there are a few ways to get to Semporna, the closest city to Sipadan. The easiest is by Taxi — about a 1 hour 20 minute ride — costs RM95 in the counter or about 80 when dealing with the drivers (as of August’15). The alternatives are mini vans that leaves when full, and the bus leaving from Tawau city, which takes 2+ hours. Some dive centers also arrange shuttles to and from their locations.

Dive Centers

There are Many dive centers in the area, ranging from backpacker hostels to premium resorts. Here’s some to check out:

Make sure to book in advance, especially for Sipadan in the high season (December, February-April and July-August).