How to get fromGuangzhou to Sabahby plane or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Guangzhou to Sabah by plane or train

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Fly Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport
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1. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane CAN - BKI
6h 11m
RM 384–1,507
Fly Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Sandakan Airport
1. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane CAN - SDK
10h 19m
RM 448–1,437
Fly Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Tawau Airport
1. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane CAN - TWU
7h 8m
RM 554–1,672
Train to Hong Kong International Airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport
1. Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Shenzhen Northtrain
2. Fly from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane HKG - BKI
7h 8m
RM 574–1,603
Train to Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport
1. Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Humentrain
2. Fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane SZX - BKI
7h 56m
RM 458–1,538

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

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RM 382Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Guangzhou to Sabah.

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Distance: 1,996.8 km
Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Guangzhou, China and Sabah, Malaysia?

AirAsia and China Southern Airlines fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) 4 times a day.

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Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia(opens in a new window)

Kota Kinabalu, colloquially referred to as KK, is the state capital of Sabah, Malaysia. It is also the capital of the Kota Kinabalu District as well as the West Coast Division of Sabah. The city is located on the northwest coast of Borneo facing the South China Sea. The Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park lies to its west and Mount Kinabalu, which gave the city its name, is located to its east. Kota Kinabalu has a population of 452,058 according to the 2010 census; when the adjacent Penampang and Tuaran districts are included, the metro area has a combined population of 628,725. The 2020 Census revealed an increase in the municipal population to 500,421, while the wider area including the Penampang and Putatan districts had a population of 731,406.

Places to stay in Kota Kinabalu

Marina Court Luxury Penthouse(Opens in a new window)

9.7Exceptional

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Hilton Kota Kinabalu(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

The Magellan Sutera Resort(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

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