How to get fromKuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabaluby plane or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu by plane or train

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Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
best
1. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane SZB - BKI
4h 46m
RM 503–1,328
Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train
2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane KUL - BKI
5h 23m
RM 297–1,043

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

11Weekly Planes

4h 2mAverage Duration

RM 481Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu.

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Distance: 1,671.7 km
Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia?

Malindo Airways and Scoot Tigerair fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) twice daily.

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Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia(opens in a new window)

Kota Kinabalu, colloquially referred to as KK, is the state capital of Sabah, Malaysia. It is also the capital of the Kota Kinabalu District as well as the West Coast Division of Sabah. The city is located on the northwest coast of Borneo facing the South China Sea. The Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park lies to its west and Mount Kinabalu, which gave the city its name, is located to its east. Kota Kinabalu has a population of 452,058 according to the 2010 census; when the adjacent Penampang and Tuaran districts are included, the metro area has a combined population of 628,725. The 2020 Census revealed an increase in the municipal population to 500,421, while the wider area including the Penampang and Putatan districts had a population of 731,406.

Places to stay in Kota Kinabalu

Marina Court Luxury Penthouse(Opens in a new window)

9.7Exceptional

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Hilton Kota Kinabalu(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

The Magellan Sutera Resort(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

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