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How to get fromPenang Airport (PEN) to Sempornaby plane or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Penang Airport (PEN) to Semporna by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane PEN - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    7h 15m
    RM 568–1,218

  2. Fly to Lahad Datu Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)plane plane PEN - LDU
    2. Take the bus from Lahad Datu to Sempornabus bus
    10h 45m
    RM 393–1,530

  3. Fly to Sandakan Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane PEN - SDK
    2. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Sempornabus bus
    11h 44m
    RM 574–1,349

  4. Fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane PEN - BKI
    2. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Sempornabus bus
    15h 30m
    RM 445–1,227

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
TicketRM 445Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Penang Airport (PEN) to Semporna.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,062.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Penang Airport (PEN), Malaysia and Semporna, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Penang Airport (PEN) to Semporna. However, you can fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), walk to Tawau Airport, then take the bus to Semporna. Alternatively, you can fly to Sandakan Airport (SDK), take the taxi to Sandakan Central, then take the bus to Semporna.

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