How to get fromPapua New Guinea to Kota Kinabaluby plane, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Papua New Guinea to Kota Kinabalu by plane, taxi, car, or bus

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Fly Jacksons International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport
best
1. Fly from Jacksons International Airport (POM) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane POM - BKI
11h 16m
RM 1,534–4,578
Fly Mount Hagen Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Mount Hagen Airport (HGU) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane HGU - BKI
14h 24m
RM 1,298–4,217
Fly Popondetta Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport
1. Fly from Popondetta Airport (PNP) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane PNP - BKI
13h 43m
RM 1,562–4,329
Fly Madang Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport
1. Fly from Madang Airport (MAG) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane MAG - BKI
14h 26m
RM 1,850–5,420
Taxi to Lae Nadzab Airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport
1. Take the taxi from Lae to Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE)taxi
2. Fly from Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane LAE - BKI
13h 27m
RM 1,482–4,335
Fly Jacksons International Airport to Brunei International Airport, drive, bus
1. Fly from Jacksons International Airport (POM) to Brunei International Airport (BWN)plane POM - BWN
2. Drive from Brunei International Airport (BWN) to Limbangcar
3. Take the bus from Limbang to Kota Kinabalubus
16h 8m
RM 1,861–6,352

Jacksons International Airport (POM) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

11Weekly Planes

12h 20mAverage Duration

RM 1,332Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,870 km
Duration: 11h 16m

What companies run services between Papua New Guinea and Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia?

Air Niugini, HK Express, and two other airlines fly from Jacksons International Airport (POM) 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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