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Contact & Getting to Panglima Resort Semporna

Getting to Panglima Resort Semporna

Panglima Resort Semporna is located on the beautiful Bum Bum Island, Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia. Surrounded by the crystal-clear waters of the Celebes Sea, our resort offers guests an authentic island experience while remaining easily accessible from major cities in Malaysia and international destinations.

By Air – Fly to Tawau Airport (TWU)

The nearest airport to Semporna is Tawau Airport (TWU), the main gateway to Semporna, Sipadan, Mabul, Kapalai, and Bum Bum Island.

Popular flight connections include:

✓ Kuala Lumpur (KUL) → Tawau (TWU) – Approx. 2 hours 45 minutes
✓ Kota Kinabalu (BKI) → Tawau (TWU) – Approx. 50 minutes
✓ Singapore (SIN) → Tawau via Kuala Lumpur or Kota Kinabalu
✓ Beijing (PEK) → Tawau via Kuala Lumpur or Kota Kinabalu
✓ Shanghai (PVG) → Tawau via Kuala Lumpur or Kota Kinabalu
✓ Seoul (ICN) → Tawau via Kuala Lumpur or Kota Kinabalu

Major airlines including AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and Batik Air operate regular flights to Tawau.

Tawau Airport to Semporna

Our team can arrange comfortable private transfers from Tawau Airport directly to Semporna.

✓ Distance: Approximately 85 km
✓ Travel Time: Approximately 90 minutes
✓ Private SUV Transfer Available
✓ Tourist Van Transfer Available
✓ Hotel Pick-Up Available Upon Request

Guests may also use taxis, e-hailing services, or private transport to reach Semporna.

Semporna Jetty to Panglima Resort

Upon arrival in Semporna, guests will enjoy a scenic boat journey across the beautiful Celebes Sea to Bum Bum Island.

✓ Speedboat Transfer Available
✓ Comfortable & Safe Boat Service
✓ Stunning Sea & Island Views
✓ Direct Access to Panglima Resort

The boat transfer offers the perfect introduction to the natural beauty of Semporna and its surrounding islands.

Return Transfers

For your convenience, Panglima Resort can also arrange return transfers from the resort to:

✓ Semporna Town
✓ Tawau Airport (TWU)
✓ Tawau Hotels
✓ Designated Meeting Points

Simply share your travel itinerary with our reservation team when booking your stay.

Contact Panglima Resort Semporna

📍 Panglima Resort Semporna
Kg Gelam Gelam, Bum Bum Island, Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia

📞 WhatsApp: +60 18-908 0818

🌐 Website: https://panglimaresort.com

Whether you are visiting Semporna for island hopping, diving, snorkeling, family holidays, cultural experiences, or a relaxing island escape, our team is ready to assist you from arrival to departure.

Panglima Resort Semporna – The Authentic Island Community Resort of Semporna

Stay with Nature, Wake Up to the Sea.