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 3200 and takes 14h 30m.

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 30m and costs RM 1400 - RM 3200.

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 30m 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 8:39 AM in Brisbane and 6:39 AM in Sabah.

Where can I stay near Sabah?

There are 1146+ 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 30m
RM 1,456–3,174
Fly to Sandakan Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane BNE - SDK
15h 53m
RM 1,380–5,104
Fly to Tawau Airport
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane BNE - TWU
15h 48m
RM 1,806–3,539
Fly to Lahad Datu Airport
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)plane BNE - LDU
19h
RM 1,656–4,774

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

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13h 52mAverage Duration

RM 1,334Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5,452.9 km
Duration: 14h 30m

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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