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How to get fromDubai to Kota Kinabaluby plane or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Dubai to Kota Kinabalu by plane or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Dubai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane DXB - BKI
    13h 43m
    RM 1,126–3,233

  2. Fly from Sharjah International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane SHJ - BKI
    15h 14m
    RM 996–2,360

  3. Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall to Abu Dhabi Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane AUH - BKI
    15h 28m
    RM 1,065–2,975

Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration12h 57mAverage Duration
TicketRM 1,060Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,807.4 km
  • Duration: 13h 43m

What companies run services between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia?

Singapore Airlines, Scoot Tigerair, and seven other airlines fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) every 4 hours.

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