There are 4 ways to get from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Lahad Datu by plane, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)SDK - LDU
30 minRM 140–190Drive 166.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Lahad Datu166.5 km
2h 4mRM 29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Lahad Datu
3h 20mRM 72–75Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Lahad Datu166.5 km
2h 4mRM 370–440
Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Lahad Datu is to drive which costs RM 28 - RM 45 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Lahad Datu is to fly which takes 30 min and costs RM 140 - RM 190.
The distance between Sandakan Airport (SDK) and Lahad Datu is 101 km. The road distance is 166.5 km.
The best way to get from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Lahad Datu without a car is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs RM 72 - RM 76.
It takes approximately 30 min to fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU), including transfers and time at the airport.
The best way to get from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Lahad Datu is to fly which takes 30 min and costs RM 140 - RM 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 72 - RM 76 and takes 3h 20m.
The quickest flight from Sandakan Airport Airport to Lahad Datu Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 30 min.
Yes, the driving distance between Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Lahad Datu is 167 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Lahad Datu.
Malaysia Airlines offers flights from Sandakan Airport Airport to Lahad Datu Airport Airport.
There are 47+ hotels available in Lahad Datu.
What companies run services between Sandakan Airport (SDK), Malaysia and Lahad Datu, Malaysia?
Malaysia Airlines flies from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) once daily. Alternatively, Sida Express operates a bus from Sandakan Central to Lahad Datu once daily. Tickets cost RM 54 and the journey takes 3h 11m.
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- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Sandakan Airport to Lahad Datu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 140–190
- Phone
- +60 198072570
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Sandakan Central to Lahad Datu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 54
- Schedules at
- redbus.my
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Estimated price
- RM 370–440
Sandakan Taxi Service
- Phone
- +60 12-810 9712
- Website
- facebook.com
Sandakan Taxi Association
- Phone
- +60 12-830 3329
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
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