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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Fly to Sandakan Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane KNO - SDK
2. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Lahad Datubus
14h 22m
RM 527–1,657
Fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane KNO - BKI
2. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Lahad Datubus
19h 37m
RM 484–1,455
Fly to Lahad Datu Airport
1. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)plane KNO - LDU
12h 27m
RM 499–1,615
Fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus, bus
1. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane KNO - TWU
2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus
3. Take the bus from Semporna to Lahad Datubus
16h 18m
RM 571–1,845

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

43Weekly Planes

5h 58mAverage Duration

RM 465Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Medan to Lahad Datu.

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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 three other airlines fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) 4 times a day.

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Lahad Datu, Malaysia(opens in a new window)

Lahad Datu (Malay: Bandar Lahad Datu) is the capital of the Lahad Datu District in the Dent Peninsula on Tawau Division of Sabah, Malaysia. Its population was estimated to be around 27,887 in 2010. The town is surrounded by stretches of cocoa and palm oil plantations. It is also an important timber exporting port. The town has an airport for domestic flights.

Places to stay in Lahad Datu

HAKS Boutique B&B with Pool & Farm-to-Table Dining(Opens in a new window)

9.8Exceptional

Hotel De Leon(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

Grace Hotel Lahad Datu(Opens in a new window)

7.9Good

Hotel De Leon II(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

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