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How to get fromMedan to Lahad Datuby plane or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Medan to Lahad Datu by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Sandakan Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane KNO - SDK
    2. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Lahad Datubus bus
    14h 22m
    RM 432–1,372

  2. Fly to Lahad Datu Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)plane plane KNO - LDU
    12h 27m
    RM 419–1,415

  3. Fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus, bus

    1. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane KNO - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Semporna to Lahad Datubus bus
    16h 18m
    RM 540–1,680

  4. Fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane KNO - BKI
    2. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Lahad Datubus bus
    19h 37m
    RM 471–1,447

Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration5h 58mAverage Duration
TicketRM 370Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,363 km
  • Duration: 14h 22m

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

AirAsia, MASwings, and two other airlines fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) 4 times a day.

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