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

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There are 3 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) to Semporna by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus

    best
    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
    5h 20m
    RM 325–1,120

  2. Fly to Lahad Datu Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)plane plane KUL - LDU
    2. Take the bus from Lahad Datu to Sempornabus bus
    8h 45m
    RM 297–1,206

  3. Fly to Sandakan Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane KUL - SDK
    2. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Sempornabus bus
    9h 54m
    RM 437–1,591

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

Calendar93Weekly Planes
Duration3h 21mAverage Duration
TicketRM 270Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) to Semporna.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,912.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) to Semporna. However, you can fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), walk to Tawau Airport, then take the bus to Semporna. Alternatively, you can fly to Sandakan Airport (SDK), take the taxi to Sandakan Central, then take the bus to Semporna.

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