How to get fromHong Kong to Sabahby plane, train, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Hong Kong to Sabah by plane, train, or ferry

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Fly Hong Kong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport
best
1. Fly from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane HKG - BKI
5h 14m
RM 530–1,468
Train to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from West Kowloon Station to Guangzhou Easttrain
2. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane CAN - BKI
7h 36m
RM 432–1,558
Fly Hong Kong International Airport to Sandakan Airport
1. Fly from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane HKG - SDK
7h 57m
RM 444–1,298
Fly Hong Kong International Airport to Tawau Airport
1. Fly from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane HKG - TWU
8h 26m
RM 540–1,633
Fly Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport
1. Fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane SZX - BKI
6h 11m
RM 444–1,578
Ferry to Macau International Airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport
1. Take the ferry from Hong Kong Sheung Wan to Macau Taipa Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Macau International Airport (MFM) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane MFM - BKI
7h 41m
RM 641–2,015

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

18Weekly Planes

3h 30mAverage Duration

RM 345Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,868.2 km
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Hong Kong and Sabah, Malaysia?

AirAsia, HK Express, and Royal Brunei Airlines fly from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) 3 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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