Why go
- Town and district capital in Sabah, Malaysia.
- Served by Tomanggong Airport (TMG).
History
Lahad Datu is the capital of the Lahad Datu District in the Dent Peninsula on Tawau Division of Sabah, Malaysia. Its population was estimated to be around 27,887 in 2010. The town is surrounded by stretches of cocoa and palm oil plantations. It is also an important timber exporting port. The town has an airport for domestic flights.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Malaysia Airlines MH (ATR 72) · 1 route: Kota Kinabalu*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Tomanggong Airport (TMG); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: LDU has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Kota Kinabalu).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lahad Datu. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.