How to get fromPapua New Guinea to Sabahby plane, car, or bus

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

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Fly Jacksons International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport
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1. Fly from Jacksons International Airport (POM) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane POM - BKI
11h 9m
RM 1,514–4,553
Fly Popondetta Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport
1. Fly from Popondetta Airport (PNP) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane PNP - BKI
13h 37m
RM 1,541–4,403
Fly Jacksons International Airport to Sandakan Airport
1. Fly from Jacksons International Airport (POM) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane POM - SDK
17h 32m
RM 1,538–4,683
Fly Jacksons International Airport to Lahad Datu Airport
1. Fly from Jacksons International Airport (POM) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)plane POM - LDU
18h 4m
RM 1,614–4,853
Fly Jacksons International Airport to Tawau Airport
1. Fly from Jacksons International Airport (POM) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane POM - TWU
17h 37m
RM 1,764–5,818
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 1,866–6,352

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

11Weekly Planes

12h 20mAverage Duration

RM 1,341Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Papua New Guinea to Sabah.

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Distance: 3,863.1 km
Duration: 11h 9m

What companies run services between Papua New Guinea and Sabah, 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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