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How to get fromGeorge Town to Lahad Datuby plane or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from George Town to Lahad Datu by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Sandakan Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane PEN - SDK
    2. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Lahad Datubus bus
    10h 52m
    RM 435–1,260

  2. Fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane PEN - BKI
    2. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Lahad Datubus bus
    14h 36m
    RM 413–1,234

  3. Fly to Lahad Datu Airport

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)plane plane PEN - LDU
    8h 42m
    RM 463–1,204

  4. Fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus, bus

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane PEN - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Semporna to Lahad Datubus bus
    12h 53m
    RM 564–1,669

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

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
TicketRM 359Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,179.1 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) 3 times a day.

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