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How to get fromKota Kinabalu to Sanya Airport (SYX)by plane, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kota Kinabalu to Sanya Airport (SYX) by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport

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    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX)plane plane BKI - SYX
    6h 33m
    ¥1,038–3,345

  2. Bus, drive to Brunei International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu to Limbangbus bus
    2. Drive from Limbang to Brunei International Airport (BWN)car car
    3. Fly from Brunei International Airport (BWN) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX)plane plane BWN - SYX
    14h 7m
    ¥1,886–5,664

  3. Bus to Sandakan Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Sandakanbus bus
    2. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX)plane plane SDK - SYX
    20h 7m
    ¥1,253–4,011

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration8h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,069Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Kota Kinabalu to Sanya Airport (SYX).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,561.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia and Sanya Airport (SYX), China?

China Southern Airlines, HK Express, and five other airlines fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) 4 times a day.

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