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How to get fromManila to Lahad Datuby plane, ferry, car ferry, taxi, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Manila to Lahad Datu by plane, ferry, car ferry, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly to Lahad Datu Airport

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    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)plane plane MNL - LDU
    16h 41m
    RM 398–1,111

  2. Ferry, car ferry, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Manila to Zamboangaferry ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Zamboanga to Sandakan Harbourcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Sandakan Harbour to Lahad Datutaxi taxi
    2d 19h
    RM 639–1,287

  3. Fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane MNL - BKI
    2. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Lahad Datubus bus
    14h 10m
    RM 459–1,142

  4. Fly to Sandakan Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane MNL - SDK
    2. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Lahad Datubus bus
    11h 6m
    RM 660–1,467

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration15h 54mAverage Duration
TicketRM 391Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,100.8 km
  • Duration: 16h 41m

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

AirAsia Philippines, MASwings, and four other airlines fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) 3 times a day.

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