How to get fromGeorge Town to Lahad Datuby plane or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from George Town to Lahad Datu by plane or bus

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Fly to Sandakan Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane PEN - SDK
2. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Lahad Datubus
10h 52m
RM 501–1,626
Fly to Lahad Datu Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)plane PEN - LDU
8h 7m
RM 213–1,204
Fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus, bus
1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane PEN - TWU
2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus
3. Take the bus from Semporna to Lahad Datubus
13h 13m
RM 365–764

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) flights

44Weekly Planes

6h 44mAverage Duration

RM 319Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from George Town to Lahad Datu.

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Distance: 2,177.2 km
Duration: 10h 52m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Lahad Datu, Malaysia?

AirAsia, MASwings, and Malindo Airways fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) 4 times a day.

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Lahad Datu(opens in a new window), Malaysia(opens in a new window)

Lahad Datu (Malay: Bandar Lahad Datu) is the capital of the Lahad Datu District in the Dent Peninsula on Tawau Division of Sabah, Malaysia. Its population was estimated to be around 27,887 in 2010. The town is surrounded by stretches of cocoa and palm oil plantations. It is also an important timber exporting port. The town has an airport for domestic flights.

Places to stay in Lahad Datu

HAKS Boutique B&B with Pool & Farm-to-Table Dining(Opens in a new window)

9.9Exceptional

Hotel De Leon(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Grace Hotel Lahad Datu(Opens in a new window)

7.9Good

Fajar Hotel(Opens in a new window)

7.8Good

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