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How to get fromLahad Datu to Joloby taxi, car ferry, ferry, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Lahad Datu to Jolo by taxi, car ferry, ferry, or plane

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  1. Taxi, car ferry, ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Lahad Datu to Sandakan Harbourtaxi taxi
    2. Take the car ferry from Sandakan Harbour to Zamboangacarferry car ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Zamboanga to Joloferry ferry
    22h 46m
    ₱12,141–16,244

  2. Fly, car ferry, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane LDU - SDK
    2. Take the car ferry from Sandakan Harbour to Zamboangacarferry car ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Zamboanga to Joloferry ferry
    22h 19m
    ₱8,620–24,370

  3. Taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Lahad Datu to Sandakan Harbourtaxi taxi
    2. Take the car ferry from Sandakan Harbour to Zamboangacarferry car ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Zamboanga to Jolocarferry car ferry
    27h 16m
    ₱11,891–16,044

Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket₱1,810Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lahad Datu to Jolo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 808.5 km
  • Duration: 22h 46m

What companies run services between Lahad Datu, Malaysia and Jolo, Philippines?

There is no direct connection from Lahad Datu to Jolo. However, you can take the taxi to Sandakan Harbour, take the car ferry to Zamboanga, walk to Zamboanga, then take the ferry to Jolo. Alternatively, you can fly to Sandakan Airport (SDK), take the taxi to Sandakan Harbour, take the car ferry to Zamboanga, walk to Zamboanga, then take the ferry to Jolo.

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