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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 41m
    RM 1,061–2,865

  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
    12h 8m
    RM 2,170–5,438

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

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration10h 27mAverage Duration
TicketRM 1,006Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,056.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 41m

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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