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How to get fromKota Kinabalu to Ko Lipeby plane or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Kota Kinabalu to Ko Lipe by plane or ferry

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  1. Fly to Langkawi International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane BKI - LGK
    2. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachferry ferry
    8h 36m
    ฿6,063–17,276

  2. Fly to Hat Yai, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane BKI - HDY
    2. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Airport to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipeferry ferry
    10h 3m
    ฿5,333–17,416

  3. Fly to Krabi Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane BKI - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Krabi Airport to Koh Lipeferry ferry
    12h 8m
    ฿5,483–17,916

  4. Fly to Alor Setar, ferry

    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane BKI - AOR
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachferry ferry
    11h 3m
    ฿6,533–13,656

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) flights

Calendar91Weekly Planes
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,564Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,894.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 36m

What companies run services between Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia and Ko Lipe, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Kota Kinabalu to Ko Lipe. However, you can take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) airport, fly to Langkawi International Airport (LGK), take the taxi to Kuah Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) airport, fly to Hat Yai (HDY), walk to Hat Yai Airport, then take the ferry to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipe.

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