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How to get fromPerak to Kota Kinabaluby plane, car ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Perak to Kota Kinabalu by plane, car ferry, or train

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  1. Fly from Ipoh

    best
    1. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane IPH - BKI
    6h 50m
    RM 912–1,341

  2. Train, train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tanjong Malim to Kl Sentraltrain train
    2. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T2train train
    3. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane KUL - BKI
    6h 43m
    RM 288–1,023

  3. Car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly

    1. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane PEN - BKI
    6h 26m
    RM 315–1,048

  4. Train to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, fly

    1. Take the train from Tanjong Malim to Sungai Bulohtrain train
    2. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane SZB - BKI
    5h 17m
    RM 404–1,351

Ipoh (IPH) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
TicketRM 609Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,674.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

Scoot Tigerair and AirAsia fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) 5 times a week.

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