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LDU Lahad Datu Airport

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Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) serves Lahad Datu. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATALDU
ICAOWBKD
Non-stop1
Airlines1
TimezoneAsia/Kuala Lumpur
Elevation14 m

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The airport in numbers

Lahad Datu Airport — facts & history

We pulled Lahad Datu Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 49,425 passengers in 2021, against a peak of 161,230 in 2014.

Passengers / year
49,425
as of 2021
Peak traffic
161,230
in 2014
Elevation
14 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Malaysia Airports
Passengers per year, 2009–2021

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Lahad Datu Airport to Lahad Datu

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Choose and book

Which way suits you from Lahad Datu Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Lahad Datu ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Lahad Datu Airport

Non-stop flights to about 1 destinations, operated by 1 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Malaysia Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Lahad Datu Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Lahad Datu Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Lahad Datu shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Lahad Datu Airport to the centre of Lahad Datu?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I use a ride app from Lahad Datu Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Lahad Datu Airport to Lahad Datu?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Lahad Datu Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Lahad Datu Airport?
About 1 destinations, including Kota Kinabalu. 1 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Lahad Datu Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Lahad Datu Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Lahad Datu Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes

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