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How to get fromPenang to Lahad Datuby plane or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Sandakan Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane PEN - SDK
    2. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Lahad Datubus bus
    9h
    RM 490–1,131

  2. Fly to Lahad Datu Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)plane plane PEN - LDU
    6h 35m
    RM 410–1,200

  3. Fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus, bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Semporna to Lahad Datubus bus
    11h 1m
    RM 615–1,774

  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 Lahad Datubus bus
    12h 39m
    RM 436–1,118

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration6h 44mAverage Duration
TicketRM 375Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,152.3 km
  • Duration: 9h

What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Lahad Datu, Malaysia?

AirAsia, MASwings, and Malindo Airways fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) 4 times a day.

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