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How to get fromBatam to Sabahby plane or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Batam to Sabah by plane or ferry

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  1. Fly Hang Nadim International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane BTH - BKI
    4h 56m
    RM 723–1,327

  2. Ferry to Senai International Airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Batam Centre to Berjaya Waterfront Ferry Terminal Johor Bahruferry ferry
    2. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane JHB - BKI
    6h 45m
    RM 409–914

  3. Fly Hang Nadim International Airport to Sandakan Airport

    1. Fly from Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane BTH - SDK
    6h 19m
    RM 447–1,357

  4. Fly Hang Nadim International Airport to Tawau Airport

    1. Fly from Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane BTH - TWU
    6h 4m
    RM 543–1,692

  5. Ferry to Singapore Changi Airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Batam Centre to Tanah Merahferry ferry
    2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane SIN - BKI
    6h 20m
    RM 514–1,262

  6. Ferry to Senai International Airport, fly to Tawau Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Batam Centre to Berjaya Waterfront Ferry Terminal Johor Bahruferry ferry
    2. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane JHB - TWU
    7h 27m
    RM 519–1,979

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

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
TicketRM 380Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Batam to Sabah.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,444.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Batam, Indonesia and Sabah, 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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