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How to get fromChiang Mai to Sempornaby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Semporna by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus

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    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane CNX - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    11h 20m
    RM 875–2,506

  2. Fly to Sandakan Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane CNX - SDK
    2. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Sempornabus bus
    14h 39m
    RM 888–2,532

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration14h 12mAverage Duration
TicketRM 840Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,709.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 20m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Semporna, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Mai to Semporna. However, you can fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), walk to Tawau Airport, then take the bus to Semporna. Alternatively, you can fly to Sandakan Airport (SDK), take the taxi to Sandakan Central, then take the bus to Semporna.

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