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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
    15h 57m
    RM 401–1,271

  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 57m
    RM 399–1,415

  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 510–1,680

  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 32m
    RM 480–1,446

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

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration7h 33mAverage Duration
TicketRM 348Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,363 km
  • Duration: 15h 57m

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

Malaysia Airlines, MASwings, and two other airlines fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) twice daily.

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