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How to get fromLahad Datu to Philippinesby bus, plane, taxi, car ferry or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Lahad Datu to Philippines by bus, plane, taxi, car ferry, or ferry

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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 Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane SDK - MNL
    12h 1m
    ₱6,155–19,228

  2. Taxi, car ferry, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Lahad Datu to Sandakan Harbourtaxi taxi
    2. Take the car ferry from Sandakan Harbour to Zamboangacarferry car ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Zamboanga to Manilaferry ferry
    2d 4h
    ₱12,820–24,132

  3. 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 Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane TWU - MNL
    13h
    ₱6,733–25,246

Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration8h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket₱5,119Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Lahad Datu, Malaysia and Philippines?

There is no direct connection from Lahad Datu to Philippines. However, you can take the bus to Sandakan Central, take the taxi to Sandakan Airport (SDK) airport, fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), walk to Natalia, Parañaque City, Manila, take the bus to Roxas Blvd / C. Rivera Intersection, Parañaque City, Manila, walk to Redemptorist–Aseana Station, then take the train to Doroteo Jose Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Sandakan Harbour, take the car ferry to Zamboanga, walk to Zamboanga, take the ferry to Manila, then take the taxi to Quezon City.

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