How to get fromManado to Lahad Datuby plane, car, ferry or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Manado to Lahad Datu by plane, car, ferry, or bus

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Fly to Lahad Datu Airport
best
1. Fly from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)MDC - LDU
12h 22m
RM 826–2,731
Fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Tawau Airport (TWU)MDC - TWU
2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Semporna
3. Take the bus from Semporna to Lahad Datu
16h 53m
RM 701–2,211
Drive, ferry, bus
1. Drive from Manado to Bitung
2. Take the ferry from Bitung to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port
3. Take the ferry from Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port to Pontianak
4. Take the bus from Pontianak to Bandar Seri Begawan
5. Take the bus from Bandar Seri Begawan to KK Sentral
6. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Lahad Datu
7d 13h
RM 814–930
Fly to Sandakan Airport, bus
1. Fly from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)MDC - SDK
2. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Lahad Datu
19h 8m
RM 798–2,507

Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) flights

3Weekly Planes

15h 45mAverage Duration

RM 826Cheapest Price

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Distance: 844 km
Duration: 12h 22m

What companies run services between Manado, Indonesia and Lahad Datu, Malaysia?

Scoot Tigerair, Malaysia Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) 3 times a week.

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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

Fajar Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

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)

8.1Very Good

Grace Hotel Lahad Datu(Opens in a new window)

7.8Good

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