How to get fromBatam to Kota Kinabaluby plane or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Batam to Kota Kinabalu by plane or ferry

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Fly from Hang Nadim International Airport
best
1. Fly from Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane BTH - BKI
5h 3m
RM 693–1,152
Ferry to Senai International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Batam Centre to Berjaya Waterfront Ferry Terminal Johor Bahruferry
2. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane JHB - BKI
6h 52m
RM 440–940
Ferry to Singapore Changi Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Batam Centre to Tanah Merahferry
2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane SIN - BKI
6h 26m
RM 541–1,195

Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

10Weekly Planes

5h 2mAverage Duration

RM 376Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Batam to Kota Kinabalu.

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Distance: 1,451.7 km
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Batam, Indonesia and Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia?

AirAsia, Super Air Jet, and Indonesia AirAsia fly from Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) once daily.

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Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia(opens in a new window)

Kota Kinabalu, colloquially referred to as KK, is the state capital of Sabah, Malaysia. It is also the capital of the Kota Kinabalu District as well as the West Coast Division of Sabah. The city is located on the northwest coast of Borneo facing the South China Sea. The Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park lies to its west and Mount Kinabalu, which gave the city its name, is located to its east. Kota Kinabalu has a population of 452,058 according to the 2010 census; when the adjacent Penampang and Tuaran districts are included, the metro area has a combined population of 628,725. The 2020 Census revealed an increase in the municipal population to 500,421, while the wider area including the Penampang and Putatan districts had a population of 731,406.

Places to stay in Kota Kinabalu

Marina Court Luxury Penthouse(Opens in a new window)

9.7Exceptional

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Hilton Kota Kinabalu(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

The Magellan Sutera Resort(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

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