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How to get fromLahad Datu to Derawan Islandsby bus, plane, or unknown

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There are 2 ways to get from Lahad Datu to Derawan Islands by bus, plane, or unknown

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  1. Bus to Sandakan Airport, fly, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Lahad Datu to Sandakan Centralbus bus
    2. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane SDK - TWU
    3. Walk from Tawau-Airport-TWU to Derawan Islandsunknown unknown
    9h 41m

  2. Fly from Lahad Datu Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane LDU - TWU
    2. Walk from Tawau-Airport-TWU to Derawan Islandsunknown unknown
    7h 18m

Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
TicketRp 801,672Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 590.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 41m

What companies run services between Lahad Datu, Malaysia and Derawan Islands, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Lahad Datu to Derawan Islands. However, you can take the bus to Sandakan Central, take the taxi to Sandakan Airport (SDK) airport, fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), then travel to Derawan Islands. Alternatively, you can fly to Tawau Airport (TWU) then travel to Derawan Islands.

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