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How to get fromDavao City to Sempornaby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Davao City to Semporna by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus

    best
    1. Fly from Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane DVO - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    10h 6m
    RM 797–2,049

  2. Fly to Lahad Datu Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)plane plane DVO - LDU
    2. Take the bus from Lahad Datu to Sempornabus bus
    14h 51m
    RM 738–1,844

Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration10h 8mAverage Duration
TicketRM 793Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 981 km
  • Duration: 10h 6m

What companies run services between Davao City, Philippines and Semporna, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Davao City to Semporna. However, you can take the taxi to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) airport, fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), walk to Tawau Airport, then take the bus to Semporna. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) airport, fly to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU), walk to Lahad Datu, then take the bus to Semporna.

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