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How to get fromDubai to Sempornaby shuttle, plane, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Dubai to Semporna by shuttle, plane, or bus

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  1. Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall to Abu Dhabi Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane AUH - TWU
    3. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    18h 52m
    RM 1,280–3,385

  2. Fly Sharjah International Airport to Sandakan Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane SHJ - SDK
    2. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Sempornabus bus
    24h 27m
    RM 1,005–2,418

  3. Fly Dubai International Airport to Tawau Airport, Minibus

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane DXB - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    16h 12m
    RM 1,341–3,643

  4. Fly Dubai International Airport to Sandakan Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane DXB - SDK
    2. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Sempornabus bus
    20h 31m
    RM 1,085–2,591

  5. Fly Dubai International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane DXB - BKI
    2. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Sempornabus bus
    25h 37m
    RM 1,256–3,268

  6. Fly Dubai International Airport to Lahad Datu Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)plane plane DXB - LDU
    2. Take the bus from Lahad Datu to Sempornabus bus
    20h 2m
    RM 1,232–3,338

  7. Fly Sharjah International Airport to Tawau Airport, Minibus

    1. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane SHJ - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    17h 48m
    RM 1,061–2,770

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration13h 37mAverage Duration
TicketRM 1,203Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,326.4 km
  • Duration: 18h 52m

What companies run services between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Semporna, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Dubai to Semporna. However, you can take the subway to Ibn Battuta Metro Station, walk to Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall, take the shuttle to Abu Dhabi Airport, walk to Abu Dhabi (AUH) airport, fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), walk to Tawau Airport, then take the bus to Semporna. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station 1, walk to Dubai International Airport (DXB) airport, fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), walk to Tawau Airport, then take the bus to Semporna.

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