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There are 4 ways to get from Semporna to El Nido by bus or plane

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  1. Bus to Lahad Datu Airport, fly to El Nido Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Semporna to Lahad Datubus bus
    2. Fly from Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) to El Nido Airport (ENI)plane plane LDU - ENI
    18h 27m
    ₱9,571–23,601

  2. Minibus to Tawau Airport, fly to El Nido Airport

    1. Take the bus from Semporna to Tawau Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to El Nido Airport (ENI)plane plane TWU - ENI
    15h 37m
    ₱15,664–39,694

  3. Bus to Lahad Datu Airport, fly to Puerto Princesa, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Semporna to Lahad Datubus bus
    2. Fly from Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) to Puerto Princesa (PPS)plane plane LDU - PPS
    3. Take the bus from Puerto Princesa Airport to El Nidobus bus
    24h 52m
    ₱10,916–26,416

  4. Minibus to Tawau Airport, fly to Puerto Princesa, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Semporna to Tawau Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Puerto Princesa (PPS)plane plane TWU - PPS
    3. Take the bus from Puerto Princesa Airport to El Nidobus bus
    21h 7m
    ₱24,509–66,509

Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) to El Nido Airport (ENI) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration20h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket₱9,056Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 839.3 km
  • Duration: 18h 27m

What companies run services between Semporna, Malaysia and El Nido, Philippines?

There is no direct connection from Semporna to El Nido. However, you can take the bus to Lahad Datu, walk to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) airport, fly to El Nido Airport (ENI), then take the taxi to El Nido. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Tawau Airport, walk to Tawau Airport (TWU) airport, fly to El Nido Airport (ENI), then take the taxi to El Nido.

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