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How to get fromEl Nido to Sempornaby plane or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from El Nido to Semporna by plane or bus

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  1. Fly El Nido Airport to Lahad Datu Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from El Nido Airport (ENI) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)plane plane ENI - LDU
    2. Take the bus from Lahad Datu to Sempornabus bus
    19h 43m
    RM 584–1,640

  2. Fly El Nido Airport to Tawau Airport, Minibus

    1. Fly from El Nido Airport (ENI) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane ENI - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    17h 17m
    RM 743–2,145

  3. Minivan to Puerto Princesa, fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus

    1. Take the bus from El Nido to Puerto Princesa Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Puerto Princesa (PPS) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane PPS - TWU
    3. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    20h 52m
    RM 798–2,198

El Nido Airport (ENI) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration18h 25mAverage Duration
TicketRM 559Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 840.4 km
  • Duration: 19h 43m

What companies run services between El Nido, Philippines and Semporna, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from El Nido to Semporna. However, you can take the taxi to El Nido Airport (ENI) airport, fly to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU), walk to Lahad Datu, then take the bus to Semporna. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to El Nido Airport (ENI) airport, fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), walk to Tawau Airport, then take the bus to Semporna.

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