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How to get fromPalu to Kota Kinabaluby plane, car, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Palu to Kota Kinabalu by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport

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    1. Fly from Mutiara Sis Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane PLW - BKI
    7h 52m
    RM 782–2,339

  2. Fly to Brunei International Airport, drive, bus

    1. Fly from Mutiara Sis Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW) to Brunei International Airport (BWN)plane plane PLW - BWN
    2. Drive from Brunei International Airport (BWN) to Limbangcar car
    3. Take the bus from Limbang to Kota Kinabalubus bus
    12h 40m
    RM 809–2,613

Mutiara Sis Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration9h 1mAverage Duration
TicketRM 788Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 885.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 52m

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

Garuda Indonesia, Indonesia AirAsia, and three other airlines fly from Mutiara Sis Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) 6 times a week.

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