How to get fromKota Kinabalu to Rutengby plane, taxi, bus, car, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Kota Kinabalu to Ruteng by plane, taxi, bus, car, or ferry

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Fly to Komodo Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Komodo Airport (LBJ)plane BKI - LBJ
2. Take the taxi from Komodo Airport (LBJ) to Rutengtaxi
10h 25m
Rp 5,148,382–11,916,269
Bus, drive, ferry, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu to Limbangbus
2. Drive from Limbang to Bandar Seri Begawancar
3. Take the bus from Bandar Seri Begawan to Pontianakbus
4. Take the ferry from Pontianak to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Portferry
5. Take the ferry from Surabaya to Makassarferry
6. Take the ferry from Makassar to Labuan Bajo Portferry
7. Take the taxi from Labuan Bajo Port to Rutengtaxi
6d 9h
Rp 3,196,102–3,765,773
Fly to Frans Sales Lega Airport
1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Frans Sales Lega Airport (RTG)plane BKI - RTG
24h 55m
Rp 5,118,382–13,141,269

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Komodo Airport (LBJ) flights

29Weekly Planes

11h 35mAverage Duration

Rp 3,725,958Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,780.6 km
Duration: 10h 25m

What companies run services between Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia and Ruteng, Indonesia?

Indonesia AirAsia, Super Air Jet, and four other airlines fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Frans Sales Lega Airport (RTG) 5 times a week.

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Ruteng, Indonesia(opens in a new window)

Ruteng is a small town in the highlands towards the western end of Flores Island, Indonesia. It is the administrative capital of Manggarai Regency, serviced by the Frans Sales Lega Airport or Ruteng Airport. The population is predominantly Roman Catholic, but still preserve the ancient Manggarai custom of caci (whip fighting), which is usually practiced at weddings, and serves as a tourist attraction.

Places to stay in Ruteng

Spring Hill Hotel Ruteng(Opens in a new window)

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D-Rima Homestay Ruteng(Opens in a new window)

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