There are 2 ways to get from Davao City to Sipadan by plane, bus, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus, ferry
best- Fly from Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane DVO - TWU
- Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus
- Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry
16h 5mRM 817–2,305Fly to Lahad Datu Airport, bus, ferry
cheapest- Fly from Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)plane DVO - LDU
- Take the bus from Lahad Datu to Sempornabus
- Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadanferry
18h 46mRM 708–2,000
Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Davao City to Sipadan is to fly and bus and ferry which costs RM 700 - RM 2000 and takes 18h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Davao City to Sipadan is to fly and Minibus and ferry which takes 16h 5m and costs RM 800 - RM 2300.
The distance between Davao City and Sipadan is 1030 km.
It takes approximately 16h 5m to get from Davao City to Sipadan, including transfers.
There are six+ hotels available in Sipadan.
What companies run services between Davao City, Philippines and Sipadan, Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Davao City to Sipadan. However, you can take the taxi to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) airport, fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), walk to Tawau Airport, take the bus to Semporna, walk to Semporna Jetty, then take the ferry to Pulau Sipadan. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) airport, fly to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU), walk to Lahad Datu, take the bus to Semporna, walk to Semporna Jetty, then take the ferry to Pulau Sipadan.
- Website
- maswings.com.my
Flights from Francisco Bangoy International Airport to Lahad Datu Airport via Singapore Changi, Kota Kinabalu
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 32m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 750–2,300
Flights from Francisco Bangoy International Airport to Lahad Datu Airport via Manila, Kota Kinabalu
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 27m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 650–1,900
Flights from Francisco Bangoy International Airport to Lahad Datu Airport via Mactan–Cebu, Manila, Kota Kinabalu
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- RM 650–1,900
Flights from Francisco Bangoy International Airport to Lahad Datu Airport via Laguindingan, Manila, Kota Kinabalu
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 55m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- RM 650–1,900
Bus from Tawau Airport to Semporna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 35
Ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 20–55
Ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Sipadan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 20–55
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