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How to get fromKota Kinabalu to Dubaiby plane or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Kota Kinabalu to Dubai by plane or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Dubai International Airport

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    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane plane BKI - DXB
    11h 25m
    AED 1,225–3,332

  2. Fly to Abu Dhabi, shuttle

    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)plane plane BKI - AUH
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Abu Dhabi Airport to Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mallshuttle bus
    13h 27m
    AED 1,261–3,370

  3. Fly to Sharjah International Airport

    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)plane plane BKI - SHJ
    13h 9m
    AED 1,243–2,956

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration12h 22mAverage Duration
TicketAED 1,199Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,808.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 25m

What companies run services between Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia and Dubai, United Arab Emirates?

Royal Brunei Airlines, Malindo Airways, and four other airlines fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) 5 times a day.

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