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How to get fromLahad Datu to Derawan Islandsby bus, plane or unknown

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There are 2 ways to get from Lahad Datu to Derawan Islands by bus, plane, or unknown

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  1. Bus to Sandakan Airport, fly, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Lahad Datu to Sandakan Centralbus
    2. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Tawau Airport (TWU)planeSDK - TWU
    3. Walk from Tawau-Airport-TWU to Derawan Islandsunknown
    9h 41m

  2. Fly from Lahad Datu Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) to Tawau Airport (TWU)planeLDU - TWU
    2. Walk from Tawau-Airport-TWU to Derawan Islandsunknown
    7h 23m

Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

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Duration40 minAverage Duration
TicketRp 619,522Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Lahad Datu, Malaysia and Derawan Islands, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Lahad Datu to Derawan Islands. However, you can take the bus to Sandakan Central, take the taxi to Sandakan Airport (SDK) airport, fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), then travel to Derawan Islands. Alternatively, you can fly to Tawau Airport (TWU) then travel to Derawan Islands.

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