There are 4 ways to get from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Sepilok by plane, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane BKI - SDK
58 minRM 145–275Drive 314.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Sepilokcar 314.9 km
4hRM 53–77Bus
- Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Sandakanbus
7h 59mRM 116–297Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kota Kinabalu-BKI to Sepilok314.9 km
4h
Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Sepilok is to drive which costs RM 50 - RM 80 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Sepilok is to fly which takes 58 min and costs RM 140 - RM 280.
No, there is no direct bus from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Sepilok. However, there are services departing from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam and arriving at Sandakan via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
The distance between Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) and Sepilok is 238 km. The road distance is 314.9 km.
The best way to get from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Sepilok without a car is to bus which takes 7h 59m and costs RM 110 - RM 300.
It takes approximately 58 min to get from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Sepilok, including transfers.
Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Sepilok bus services, operated by Sida Express, depart from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam station.
The best way to get from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Sepilok is to fly which takes 58 min and costs RM 140 - RM 280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 110 - RM 300 and takes 7h 59m.
Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Sepilok bus services, operated by Sida Express, arrive at Sandakan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Sepilok is 315 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Sepilok.
What companies run services between Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), Malaysia and Sepilok, Malaysia?
AirAsia flies from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Sida Express operates a bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Sandakan every 4 hours. Tickets cost RM 40–200 and the journey takes 7h 25m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Sandakan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 110–240
- Phone
- +60 198072570
- Website
- redbus.my
Bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Sandakan
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 40–200
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Book at
- facebook.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kota Kinabalu-BKI to Sepilok
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) and Sepilok. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


