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How to get fromPhilippines to Lahad Datuby plane, bus, ferry, car ferry, taxi or car

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

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  1. Fly to Sandakan Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane MNL - SDK
    2. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Lahad Datubus bus
    11h 57m
    RM 415–1,280

  2. Ferry, car ferry, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Manila to Zamboangaferry ferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Zamboanga to Sandakan Harbourcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Sandakan Harbour to Lahad Datutaxi taxi
    2d 20h
    RM 867–1,640

  3. Fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus, bus

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane MNL - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Semporna to Lahad Datubus bus
    17h 18m
    RM 458–1,684

  4. Fly to Brunei International Airport, drive, bus

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Brunei International Airport (BWN)plane plane MNL - BWN
    2. Drive from Brunei International Airport (BWN) to Limbangcar car
    3. Take the bus from Limbang to Kota Kinabalubus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Lahad Datubus bus
    21h 17m
    RM 719–1,707

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

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration7h 54mAverage Duration
TicketRM 345Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Philippines to Lahad Datu. However, you can take the train to Redemptorist–Aseana Station, walk to Roxas Blvd / C. Rivera Intersection, Parañaque City, Manila, take the bus to Terminal 1 Arrivals Area Rd, Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Parañaque City, Manila, walk to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) airport, fly to Sandakan Airport (SDK), take the taxi to Sandakan Central, then take the bus to Lahad Datu. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Manila, take the ferry to Zamboanga, walk to Zamboanga, take the car ferry to Sandakan Harbour, then take the taxi to Lahad Datu.

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