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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
    10h 50m
    AED 1,225–3,132

  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 17m
    AED 1,361–3,570

  3. Fly to Sharjah International Airport

    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)plane plane BKI - SHJ
    12h 59m
    AED 1,343–2,956

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

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration11h 45mAverage Duration
TicketAED 1,201Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,808.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 50m

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

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

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