What is the cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Sabah?

The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Sabah is to fly which costs RM 1400 - RM 2700 and takes 14h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brisbane to Sabah?

The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Sabah is to fly which takes 14h 35m and costs RM 1400 - RM 2700.

How far is it from Brisbane to Sabah?

The distance between Brisbane and Sabah is 5453 km.

How long does it take to get from Brisbane to Sabah?

It takes approximately 14h 35m to get from Brisbane to Sabah, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Brisbane and Sabah?

Sabah is 2h behind Brisbane. It is currently 1:14 PM in Brisbane and 11:14 AM in Sabah.

Where can I stay near Sabah?

There are 1119+ hotels available in Sabah.

Brisbane to Sabah - 4 ways to travel via plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Brisbane to Sabah by plane

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Fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport
best
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane BNE - BKI
14h 35m
RM 1,455–2,673
Fly to Sandakan Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane BNE - SDK
15h 53m
RM 1,279–4,403
Fly to Tawau Airport
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane BNE - TWU
15h 43m
RM 1,805–4,138
Fly to Lahad Datu Airport
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)plane BNE - LDU
18h 55m
RM 1,555–4,573

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

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13h 52mAverage Duration

RM 1,289Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5,452.9 km
Duration: 14h 35m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Sabah, Malaysia?

Singapore Airlines, Scoot Tigerair, and five other airlines fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) 3 times a day.

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