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How to get fromKota Kinabalu to Joloby plane, ferry, or car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Kota Kinabalu to Jolo by plane, ferry, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Zamboanga International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM)plane plane BKI - ZAM
    2. Take the ferry from Zamboanga to Joloferry ferry
    10h 42m
    ₱13,288–29,929

  2. Fly to Sandakan Airport, car ferry, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane BKI - SDK
    2. Take the car ferry from Sandakan Harbour to Zamboangacarferry car ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Zamboanga to Joloferry ferry
    22h 42m
    ₱8,848–14,199

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

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration8hAverage Duration
Ticket₱10,004Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Kota Kinabalu to Jolo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 839.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Kota Kinabalu to Jolo. However, you can take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) airport, fly to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM), take the taxi to Zamboanga, then take the ferry to Jolo. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) airport, fly to Sandakan Airport (SDK), take the taxi to Sandakan Harbour, take the car ferry to Zamboanga, walk to Zamboanga, then take the ferry to Jolo.

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