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How to get fromKathmandu to Kota Kinabaluby plane or taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Kathmandu to Kota Kinabalu by plane or taxi

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  1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport

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    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane KTM - BKI
    10h 56m
    RM 982–2,625

  2. Taxi to Simara Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Kathmandu to Simara Airport (SIF)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Simara Airport (SIF) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane SIF - BKI
    13h 3m
    RM 2,171–5,339

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration10h 32mAverage Duration
TicketRM 881Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,056.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 56m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia?

Malaysia Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) 5 times a day.

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