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How to get fromZamboanga City to Sempornaby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Zamboanga City to Semporna by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus

    best
    1. Fly from Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane ZAM - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    11h 25m
    RM 820–2,166

  2. Fly to Lahad Datu Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)plane plane ZAM - LDU
    2. Take the bus from Lahad Datu to Sempornabus bus
    19h
    RM 724–1,991

Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration13h 5mAverage Duration
TicketRM 784Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 606 km
  • Duration: 11h 25m

What companies run services between Zamboanga City, Philippines and Semporna, Malaysia?

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

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