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

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  1. Fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane SYD - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    17h 58m
    RM 1,188–2,299

  2. Fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane SYD - BKI
    2. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Sempornabus bus
    26h 13m
    RM 988–2,529

  3. Fly to Sandakan Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane SYD - SDK
    2. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Sempornabus bus
    22h 22m
    RM 1,446–3,806

  4. Fly to Lahad Datu Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)plane plane SYD - LDU
    2. Take the bus from Lahad Datu to Sempornabus bus
    22h 3m
    RM 1,180–2,959

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration14h 12mAverage Duration
TicketRM 1,227Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,581.3 km
  • Duration: 17h 58m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Semporna, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Semporna. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), walk to Tawau Airport, then take the bus to Semporna. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Sandakan Airport (SDK), take the taxi to Sandakan Central, then take the bus to Semporna.

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