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Lahad Datu.RM272 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Feb, returning Sun, 15 Feb.Return flight with AirBorneo.Outbound direct flight with AirBorneo departs from Sandakan on Sat, 14 Feb, arriving in Lahad Datu.Inbound direct flight with AirBorneo departs from Lahad Datu on Sun, 15 Feb, arriving in Sandakan.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM272, select.
Lahad Datu.RM393 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Feb, returning Sun, 1 Mar.Return flight with AirBorneo.Outbound direct flight with AirBorneo departs from Kota Kinabalu on Wed, 25 Feb, arriving in Lahad Datu.Inbound direct flight with AirBorneo departs from Lahad Datu on Sun, 1 Mar, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM393, select.
Lahad Datu.RM398 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Mar, returning Thu, 26 Mar.Return flight with AirBorneo.Outbound direct flight with AirBorneo departs from Kota Kinabalu on Mon, 23 Mar, arriving in Lahad Datu.Inbound direct flight with AirBorneo departs from Lahad Datu on Thu, 26 Mar, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM398, select.
Lahad Datu.RM411 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Apr, returning Sat, 11 Apr.Return flight with AirBorneo.Outbound direct flight with AirBorneo departs from Kota Kinabalu on Tue, 7 Apr, arriving in Lahad Datu.Inbound direct flight with AirBorneo departs from Lahad Datu on Sat, 11 Apr, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM411, select.
Lahad Datu.RM413 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Jun, returning Thu, 2 Jul.Return flight with AirBorneo.Outbound direct flight with AirBorneo departs from Kota Kinabalu on Mon, 29 Jun, arriving in Lahad Datu.Inbound direct flight with AirBorneo departs from Lahad Datu on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM413, select.
Lahad Datu.RM415 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Mar, returning Fri, 3 Apr.Return flight with AirBorneo.Outbound direct flight with AirBorneo departs from Kota Kinabalu on Tue, 10 Mar, arriving in Lahad Datu.Inbound direct flight with AirBorneo departs from Lahad Datu on Fri, 3 Apr, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM415, select.
Lahad Datu.RM418 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 May, returning Sun, 10 May.Return flight with AirBorneo.Outbound direct flight with AirBorneo departs from Kota Kinabalu on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Lahad Datu.Inbound direct flight with AirBorneo departs from Lahad Datu on Sun, 10 May, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM418, select.
Lahad Datu.RM418 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with AirBorneo.Outbound direct flight with AirBorneo departs from Kota Kinabalu on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Lahad Datu.Inbound direct flight with AirBorneo departs from Lahad Datu on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM418, select.

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Airports near Lahad Datu

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Lahad Datu

4km from central Lahad Datu
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from RM272
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Tawau

86km from central Lahad Datu
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from RM138
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Frequently asked questions

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Lahad Datu. But we found flights with one or more stops from RM272.
The cheapest month to fly to Lahad Datu is usually February.
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No airlines currently offer direct flights between Malaysia and Lahad Datu Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a return flight to Lahad Datu is RM272. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Lahad Datu Airport is Saturday, 14 February 2026.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Lahad Datu is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, AirBorneo offers the cheapest flight tickets to Lahad Datu.

Flying to Lahad Datu

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRM272
Cheapest month to flyFebruary

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How to find cheap flights to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)

  • Right now, RM136 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Lahad Datu Airport. Or you can reserve a round-trip plane ticket to LDU for RM272.

  • Let the deals come to you by setting up a Price Alert for tickets to LDU. We'll do the monitoring for you, sending updates when fares drop.

  • To pick up cheap tickets to Lahad Datu, where Lahad Datu Airport is located, book one month before your journey. That's the general recommendation for scoring the best deals.

  • Choose 'Add nearby airports' during your search to increase your chances of landing cheap flights to Lahad Datu. This will give you more choices for where you take off and touch down, along with different fares.

  • If there's no rush to travel to Lahad Datu, consider making a pit stop along the way. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Lahad Datu Airport if you book a flight with one or more stops.

Best time to go to Lahad Datu

  • The cheapest month to board a flight to Lahad Datu is typically June.

  • To find the month with the cheapest flights to LDU, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.

  • July is the most popular month for flights to LDU. It's an ideal time to explore Lahad Datu in full swing.

  • Travel in February if you prefer to travel with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Lahad Datu are often more affordable.

  • With averages of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF), May is when Lahad Datu is warmest. Plan your visit around your preferred weather conditions to make the most of your trip.

  • Ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF), February brings the lowest temperatures.

  • February gives you the best chance of sunshine. With 15 days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Lahad Datu.

  • May has the wettest weather. You can expect around 25 days of rainfall if you're visiting then.

Travelling to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU): What you need to know

  • Fly to Lahad Datu faster with a direct Malaysia Airlines flight to Lahad Datu Airport.

  • Think about booking your LDU plane ticket with Malaysia Airlines. It's the most punctual carrier, with up to 81% of flights to this hub landing on time.

  • LDU is located in the UTC+8 timezone.

  • Whether you're coming in late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Lahad Datu Airport. Check in to one of these after your flight to LDU:

  • Lahad Datu Airport has an on-time rating of 78%, which is based on how often departing flights arrive when they should. This can be helpful to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or have to be somewhere shortly after landing.

  • Lahad Datu Airport is located in Lahad Datu, Sabah, Malaysia.

Getting to central Lahad Datu from Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)

  • LDU is located about 2 kilometres from central Lahad Datu.

  • After landing from your flight to LDU, expect a drive to the centre of around 5 minutes.

  • Lahad Datu has you covered when it comes to a place to stay. Here's a lineup of comfortable hotels to help get you started:

Lahad Datu highlights

  • These leading sights should be on your itinerary after hopping off your flight to Lahad Datu:

    • Danum River: Offering a classic introduction to the city's highlights, this landmark is around 13 kilometres north-west of the centre.

    • HAPPY WONDERLAND: Take on this landmark next. About 5 kilometres south-west of the city centre, it's worth checking out to get the full Lahad Datu experience.

How to get to Sandakan from Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)

  • The nearby city of Sandakan is about 161 kilometres from LDU. Heading to the centre by cab or ride-share takes around 2 hours 50 minutes.

Travelling from Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) to Tawau

  • Tawau is another city that's easy to get to from Lahad Datu Airport. It's around 97 kilometres away.

  • Travelling there by car takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.

Explore more of Malaysia

  • There's a whole lot more to experience in Malaysia, starting with Kota Kinabalu. Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park, Danum Valley Conservation Area (DVCA) and Sipadan Dive Centre Sdn. Bhd. Are must-do's in this city, which is around 274 kilometres north-west of Lahad Datu. Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) is the major airport in Kota Kinabalu.

  • Sandakan is another top destination in Malaysia and is roughly 97 kilometres north of Lahad Datu. Hit some of the best spots right away at Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary (Pusat Pemulihan Orangutan), Sun Bear Conservation Centre, Sepilok and Sandakan Rainforest Park.

  • Or head to Tawau, roughly 97 kilometres south-west of Lahad Datu. D'mount kinabalu adventure, Rainforest Waterfall and Tawau Hill Park (Table Waterfall) are among the many reasons to visit. You can reach this city by flying into Tawau Airport (TWU).

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