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

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  1. Fly from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II, Minibus

    best
    1. Fly from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane PLM - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    12h 22m
    RM 537–1,737

  2. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport, Minibus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane KNO - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    13h 17m
    RM 519–1,650

  3. Fly from Soekarno–Hatta International Airport, Minibus

    1. Fly from Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane CGK - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    9h 50m
    RM 748–1,248

Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration10h 8mAverage Duration
TicketRM 544Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,790.3 km
  • Duration: 12h 22m

What companies run services between Indonesia and Semporna, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Indonesia to Semporna. However, you can take the train to Palembang Airport, walk to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) airport, fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), walk to Tawau Airport, then take the bus to Semporna. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Jakarta Soekarno Hatta Airport, walk to Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) airport, fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), walk to Tawau Airport, then take the bus to Semporna.

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