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Malaysia
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About Malaysia
Malaysia is a diving country with 1 dive site to explore.
You'll find no dive resorts and no dive shops serving the area.
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Water Temperature Range
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Air: 25°C – 33°C
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Hammerhead Sharks
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Sipadan is Malaysia's crown jewel for diving. East coast islands are best March to October, while west coast diving is possible year-round.
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Dive Sites in Malaysia
Photos of Diving in Malaysia
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Getting to Malaysia
Nearest airports and common travel routes
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
~500 kmTravel time: 1 hour flight to Tawau, then 1 hour boat to Sipadan area
Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Seoul, Taipei, and Hong Kong
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Travel time: Connecting domestic flights to dive destinations (1-3 hours)
Major hub with direct flights from London, Sydney, Tokyo, Dubai, and most Asian capitals
Visa & Entry Requirements
Entry requirements for traveling to Malaysia
Visa-free entry for citizens of most countries for stays up to 90 days.
- 90-day visa-free entry for citizens of most Western countries
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months
- Sipadan requires a dive permit (limited daily visitors)
- Proof of onward travel may be required
Typical Diving Costs in Malaysia
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