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How to get fromPhnom Penh to Kota Kinabaluby plane or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Phnom Penh to Kota Kinabalu by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Phnom Penh

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    1. Fly from Phnom Penh (KTI) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane KTI - BKI
    9h 43m
    RM 482–1,627

  2. Bus to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minhbus bus
    2. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane SGN - BKI
    12h 58m
    RM 597–1,246

  3. Van to Sihanoukville, fly

    1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Sihanoukville Virak Buntham Expressbus bus
    2. Fly from Sihanoukville (KOS) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane KOS - BKI
    10h 42m
    RM 1,301–3,158

Phnom Penh (KTI) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
TicketRM 461Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,405.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 43m

What companies run services between Phnom Penh, Cambodia and Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia?

Malaysia Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Phnom Penh (KTI) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) every 4 hours.

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