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How to get fromGeorge Town to Sempornaby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from George Town to Semporna by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane PEN - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    8h 59m
    RM 588–1,840

  2. Fly to Sandakan Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane PEN - SDK
    2. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Sempornabus bus
    13h 43m
    RM 512–1,188

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration5h 49mAverage Duration
TicketRM 440Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,088.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 59m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Semporna, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from George Town to Semporna. However, you can take the bus to (M1) Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Pulau Pinang, walk to Penang International Airport (PEN) airport, fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), walk to Tawau Airport, then take the bus to Semporna. Alternatively, you can take the bus to (M1) Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Pulau Pinang, walk to Penang International Airport (PEN) airport, fly to Sandakan Airport (SDK), take the taxi to Sandakan Central, then take the bus to Semporna.

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