There are 4 ways to get from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Lahad Datu by plane, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)plane BKI - LDU
55 minRM 170–1,300Drive 407.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Lahad Datucar 407.5 km
5h 9mRM 69–99Bus
- Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Lahad Datubus
8h 49mRM 116–137Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kota Kinabalu-BKI to Lahad Datu-LDU407.5 km
5h 9m
Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Lahad Datu is to drive which costs RM 65 - RM 100 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Lahad Datu is to fly which takes 55 min and costs RM 170 - RM 1300.
No, there is no direct bus from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Lahad Datu. However, there are services departing from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam and arriving at Lahad Datu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
The distance between Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) and Lahad Datu is 271 km. The road distance is 407.5 km.
The best way to get from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Lahad Datu without a car is to bus which takes 8h 49m and costs RM 110 - RM 140.
It takes approximately 55 min to fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU), including transfers and time at the airport.
Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Lahad Datu bus services, operated by Optis Jaya Express, depart from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam station.
The best way to get from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Lahad Datu is to fly which takes 55 min and costs RM 170 - RM 1300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 110 - RM 140 and takes 8h 49m.
The quickest flight from Kota Kinabalu Airport Airport to Lahad Datu Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Lahad Datu bus services, operated by Optis Jaya Express, arrive at Lahad Datu station.
What companies run services between Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), Malaysia and Lahad Datu, Malaysia?
MASwings flies from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Optis Jaya Express operates a bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Lahad Datu once daily. Tickets cost RM 50–120 and the journey takes 8h 37m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- maswings.com.my
Flights from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Lahad Datu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 170–1,300
- Phone
- +6088 433 779
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Lahad Datu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 50–120
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +60 88-440 337
- Website
- transtedar.com
Bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Lahad Datu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 50–120
- Schedules at
- transtedar.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +60 89-784 494
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Lahad Datu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 80–95
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kota Kinabalu-BKI to Lahad Datu-LDU
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Lahad Datu is 407 km. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Lahad Datu.
MASwings offers flights from Kota Kinabalu Airport Airport to Lahad Datu Airport Airport.
There are 61+ hotels available in Lahad Datu.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) and Lahad Datu. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.