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How to get fromManila to Sempornaby plane or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Manila to Semporna by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus

    best
    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane MNL - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    8h 31m
    RM 483–1,246

  2. Fly to Lahad Datu Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)plane plane MNL - LDU
    2. Take the bus from Lahad Datu to Sempornabus bus
    20h 41m
    RM 424–1,141

  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 Sempornabus bus
    17h 1m
    RM 489–1,172

  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 Sempornabus bus
    13h 55m
    RM 687–1,494

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration6h 11mAverage Duration
TicketRM 440Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,265.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 31m

What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Semporna, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Manila to Semporna. However, you can take the bus to NAIA Terminal 2, walk to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) airport, fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), walk to Tawau Airport, then take the bus to Semporna. Alternatively, you can take the bus to NAIA Terminal 2, walk to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) airport, fly to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU), walk to Lahad Datu, then take the bus to Semporna.

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