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How to get fromSemporna to Philippinesby bus or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Semporna to Philippines by bus or plane

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  1. Minibus to Tawau Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Semporna to Tawau Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane TWU - MNL
    10h 33m
    ₱6,564–19,577

  2. Bus to Lahad Datu Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Semporna to Lahad Datubus bus
    2. Fly from Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane LDU - MNL
    12h 23m
    ₱5,948–18,452

  3. Bus to Kota Kinabalu Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Semporna to Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanambus bus
    2. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane BKI - MNL
    16h 53m
    ₱7,029–18,498

Tawau Airport (TWU) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration8h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket₱6,289Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,276.2 km
  • Duration: 10h 33m

What companies run services between Semporna, Malaysia and Philippines?

There is no direct connection from Semporna to Philippines. However, you can take the bus to Tawau Airport, walk to Tawau Airport (TWU) airport, fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), walk to Natalia, Parañaque City, Manila, take the bus to Roxas Blvd / C. Rivera Intersection, Parañaque City, Manila, walk to Redemptorist–Aseana Station, then take the train to Doroteo Jose Station. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Lahad Datu, walk to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) airport, fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), walk to Natalia, Parañaque City, Manila, take the bus to Roxas Blvd / C. Rivera Intersection, Parañaque City, Manila, walk to Redemptorist–Aseana Station, then take the train to Doroteo Jose Station.

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