How to get fromMalacca to Kota Kinabaluby bus, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Malacca to Kota Kinabalu by bus, plane, or train

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Bus to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly
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1. Take the bus from Malacca Mahkota Medical Centre to KL International Airport T2bus
2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane KUL - BKI
6h 42m
RM 311–1,020
Fly from Malacca International Airport
1. Fly from Malacca International Airport (MKZ) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane MKZ - BKI
5h 27m
RM 1,037–2,645
Bus, train to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, fly
1. Take the bus from Malacca Mahkota Medical Centre to Kliabus
2. Take the train from Klia T1 to KL Sentraltrain
3. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane SZB - BKI
7h 22m
RM 532–1,344
Bus to Senai International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Melaka Sentral to Johor Larkin Terminalbus
2. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane JHB - BKI
8h 12m
RM 366–877
Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Casa del Rio Melaka to Bugis MRT Exit Dbus
2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane SIN - BKI
9h 3m
RM 533–1,290

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

184Weekly Planes

2h 36mAverage Duration

RM 255Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,772 km
Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Malacca, Malaysia and Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia?

Scoot Tigerair flies from Malacca International Airport (MKZ) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) twice a week.

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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)

8.4Very 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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