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How to get fromKota Kinabalu to Basilan Islandby plane, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Kota Kinabalu to Basilan Island by plane, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport, car ferry

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    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM)plane plane BKI - ZAM
    2. Take the carferry from Zamboanga to Isabelacarferry car ferry
    11h 59m
    ₱14,645–33,894

  2. Bus, drive to Brunei International Airport, fly, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu to Limbangbus bus
    2. Drive from Limbang to Brunei International Airport (BWN)car car
    3. Fly from Brunei International Airport (BWN) to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM)plane plane BWN - ZAM
    4. Take the carferry from Zamboanga to Isabelacarferry car ferry
    14h 54m
    ₱17,085–52,017

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration11h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket₱11,219Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 731.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 59m

What companies run services between Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia and Basilan Island, Philippines?

There is no direct connection from Kota Kinabalu to Basilan Island. However, you can take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) airport, fly to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM), drive to Zamboanga, take the car ferry to Isabela, then drive to Basilan Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Limbang, drive to Brunei International Airport (BWN) airport, fly to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM), drive to Zamboanga, take the car ferry to Isabela, then drive to Basilan Island.

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