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How to get fromGeorge Town to Sabahby plane

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There are 3 ways to get from George Town to Sabah by plane

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  1. Fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport

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    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane PEN - BKI
    4h 44m
    RM 313–1,005

  2. Fly to Sandakan Airport

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane PEN - SDK
    6h 47m
    RM 457–1,135

  3. Fly to Tawau Airport

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane PEN - TWU
    6h 56m
    RM 603–1,870

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

Calendar88Weekly Planes
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
TicketRM 250Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,773.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Sabah, Malaysia?

AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and Malindo Airways fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) hourly.

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