Pandanan Island, Borneo (East Malaysia)

Bum Bum Island Quick Guide

This island is one of the nearest island from Tun Sakaran Marine Park which is just about 20 minutes away. It is famous of the seaweed cultivation and harvesting for commercial uses. Come and stay in water chalet and experience the fun of island hopping trip!

Getting to Bum Bum Island

This beautiful island is accessible via Semporna Jetty.

Flight to Kapalai Island

Tawau Domestic Airport (TWU)

The most convenient airport to access Mabul Island, pick up from airport can be arranged. This domestic airport can connect flight from:

Connecting flight to TWU Airport

From Kuala Lumpur International Airport Flight journey: 3 hours Airlines: Airasia & Malaysia Airlines.

From Kota Kinabalu International Airport Flight journey: 1 hour Airlines: Airasia, Malaysia Airlines & Malindo Air.

Land transfer from airport to jetty

1.5 hours to Semporna Jetty.

Sea transfer from jetty to Bum Bum Island

20-30 minutes from Semporna Jetty.

Self drive to Bum Bum Island

Self drive from the main capital city in Sabah, Kota Kinabalu will takes about 9-10 hours to arrive in Semporna and head to the jetty Semporna Jetty.

Season

The island is available throughout the year.