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How to get fromDesaru to Kota Kinabaluby taxi, plane, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Desaru to Kota Kinabalu by taxi, plane, or car

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  1. Taxi to Senai International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the taxi from Desaru to Senai-Airport-JHBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane JHB - BKI
    3h 24m
    RM 529–1,049

  2. Drive to Singapore Changi Airport, fly

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    1. Drive from Desaru to Singapore-Changi-Airport-SINcar car
    2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane SIN - BKI
    3h 58m
    RM 432–1,143

Senai International Airport (JHB) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
TicketRM 321Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,545.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Desaru, Malaysia and Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Desaru to Kota Kinabalu. However, you can take the taxi to Senai-Airport-JHB airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), then take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu. Alternatively, you can drive to Singapore-Changi-Airport-SIN airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), then take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu.

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