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How to get fromLahad Datu to Penangby bus or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Lahad Datu to Penang by bus or plane

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  1. Bus to Sandakan Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Lahad Datu to Sandakan Centralbus bus
    2. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane SDK - PEN
    8h 37m
    RM 314–629

  2. Bus, Minibus to Tawau Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lahad Datu to Sempornabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Semporna to Tawau Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane TWU - PEN
    11h 17m
    RM 370–1,080

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

Calendar59Weekly Planes
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
TicketRM 235Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Lahad Datu, Malaysia and Penang, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Lahad Datu to Penang. However, you can take the bus to Sandakan Central, take the taxi to Sandakan Airport (SDK) airport, then fly to Penang International Airport (PEN). Alternatively, you can take the bus to Semporna, take the bus to Tawau Airport, walk to Tawau Airport (TWU) airport, then fly to Penang International Airport (PEN).

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