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How to get fromKuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) to Lahad Datuby plane or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) to Lahad Datu by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Sandakan Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane KUL - SDK
    2. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Lahad Datubus bus
    7h 5m
    RM 403–1,517

  2. Fly to Lahad Datu Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)plane plane KUL - LDU
    4h 45m
    RM 270–1,200

  3. Fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus, bus

    1. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane KUL - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Semporna to Lahad Datubus bus
    9h 16m
    RM 354–1,204

  4. Fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane KUL - BKI
    2. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Lahad Datubus bus
    12h 19m
    RM 385–1,095

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration3h 37mAverage Duration
TicketRM 253Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) to Lahad Datu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,029.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL), Malaysia and Lahad Datu, Malaysia?

AirAsia, MASwings, and Malaysia Airlines fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) 4 times a day.

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