There are 5 ways to get from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Lahad Datu by plane, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)plane SDK - LDU
30 minRM 140–1,200Drive 166.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Lahad Datucar 166.5 km
2h 5mRM 28–41Bus
- Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Lahad Datubus
3h 20mRM 58–131Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sandakan-SDK to Lahad Datu-LDU166.5 km
2h 5mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Lahad Datutaxi 166.5 km
2h 5mRM 370–440
Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Lahad Datu is to drive which costs RM 27 - RM 40 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Lahad Datu is to fly which takes 30 min and costs RM 140 - RM 1200.
No, there is no direct bus from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Lahad Datu. However, there are services departing from Sandakan Central and arriving at Lahad Datu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Sandakan Airport (SDK) and Lahad Datu is 101 km. The road distance is 166.5 km.
The best way to get from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Lahad Datu without a car is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs RM 55 - RM 140.
It takes approximately 30 min to fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU), including transfers and time at the airport.
Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Lahad Datu bus services, operated by Sida Express, depart from Sandakan Central station.
The best way to get from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Lahad Datu is to fly which takes 30 min and costs RM 140 - RM 1200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 55 - RM 140 and takes 3h 20m.
The quickest flight from Sandakan Airport Airport to Lahad Datu Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 30 min.
Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Lahad Datu bus services, operated by Sida Express, arrive at Lahad Datu station.
What companies run services between Sandakan Airport (SDK), Malaysia and Lahad Datu, Malaysia?
MASwings flies from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) once daily. Alternatively, Sida Express operates a bus from Sandakan Central to Lahad Datu once daily. Tickets cost RM 40–110 and the journey takes 3h 11m.
- Website
- maswings.com.my
Flights from Sandakan Airport to Lahad Datu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 140–1,200
- Phone
- +60 198072570
- Website
- redbus.my
Bus from Sandakan Central to Lahad Datu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 40–110
- Schedules at
- redbus.my
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sandakan-SDK to Lahad Datu-LDU
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Estimated price
- RM 370–440
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Sandakan Taxi Association
- Phone
- +60 12-830 3329
Sandakan Taxi Service
- Phone
- +60 12-810 9712
- Website
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Lahad Datu is 167 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Lahad Datu.
MASwings offers flights from Sandakan Airport Airport to Lahad Datu Airport Airport.
There are 61+ hotels available in Lahad Datu.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sandakan Airport (SDK) and Lahad Datu. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.