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How to get fromPhilippines to Lahad Datuby plane, ferry, car ferry, taxi, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Philippines to Lahad Datu by plane, ferry, car ferry, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly to Lahad Datu Airport

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    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)plane plane MNL - LDU
    12h 12m
    RM 383–1,204

  2. Ferry, car ferry, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Manila to Zamboangaferry ferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Zamboanga to Sandakan Harbourcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Sandakan Harbour to Lahad Datutaxi taxi
    2d 20h
    RM 867–1,640

  3. Fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane MNL - BKI
    2. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Lahad Datubus bus
    15h 7m
    RM 448–1,344

  4. Fly to Sandakan Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane MNL - SDK
    2. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Lahad Datubus bus
    15h 17m
    RM 661–1,746

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration13h 40mAverage Duration
TicketRM 381Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,112.4 km
  • Duration: 12h 12m

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

AirAsia Philippines, MASwings, and Royal Brunei Airlines fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) twice daily.

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