How to get fromHat Yai to Kota Kinabaluby plane, train, tram, car, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Hat Yai to Kota Kinabalu by plane, train, tram, car, or car ferry

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Fly from Hat Yai
best
1. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane HDY - BKI
7h 48m
RM 427–1,532
Train, car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain
3. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
4. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane PEN - BKI
9h 11m
RM 366–1,598
Train, tram to Alor Setar, fly
1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
2. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittram
3. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane AOR - BKI
8h 32m
RM 643–1,574
Train, drive to Sultan Ismail Petra, fly
1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Sungai Koloktrain
2. Drive from Sungai Kolok to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)car
3. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane KBR - BKI
8h 27m
RM 472–1,566

Hat Yai (HDY) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

11Weekly Planes

5h 15mAverage Duration

RM 403Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,755 km
Duration: 7h 48m

What companies run services between Hat Yai, Thailand and Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia?

Scoot Tigerair, Thai AirAsia, and Malaysia Airlines fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) twice daily.

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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)

8.3Very 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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