How to get fromPetaling Jaya to Sabahby plane or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Petaling Jaya to Sabah by plane or train

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Fly Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Kota Kinabalu Airport
best
1. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane SZB - BKI
4h 14m
RM 481–1,301
Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T2train
2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane KUL - BKI
5h 45m
RM 278–1,035
Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Sandakan Airport
1. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T2train
2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane KUL - SDK
6h 13m
RM 372–1,515
Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Tawau Airport
1. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T2train
2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane KUL - TWU
6h 32m
RM 338–1,250
Fly Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Sandakan Airport
1. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane SZB - SDK
7h 12m
RM 675–1,631

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

11Weekly Planes

4h 2mAverage Duration

RM 478Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Petaling Jaya to Sabah.

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Distance: 1,649.7 km
Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Petaling Jaya, Malaysia and Sabah, Malaysia?

Malindo Airways and Scoot Tigerair fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) 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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