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How to get fromSydney to Lahad Datuby plane or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Lahad Datu by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Lahad Datu Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)planeSYD - LDU
    21h 43m
    RM 1,049–2,960

  2. Fly to Sandakan Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)planeSYD - SDK
    2. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Lahad Datubus
    19h 58m
    RM 1,071–2,136

  3. Fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tawau Airport (TWU)planeSYD - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus
    3. Take the bus from Semporna to Lahad Datubus
    21h 59m
    RM 1,224–1,540

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration20h 48mAverage Duration
TicketRM 1,077Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Lahad Datu, Malaysia?

Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Airways, and Scoot Tigerair fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) 4 times a day.

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