How to get fromSabah to Malangby plane, train, bus, car, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Sabah to Malang by plane, train, bus, car, or ferry

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Fly Kota Kinabalu Airport to Juanda International Airport, train
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1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Juanda International Airport (SUB)plane BKI - SUB
2. Take the train from Bangil to Malangtrain
10h 37m
Rp 2,116,310–6,496,328
Bus, drive, ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu to Limbangbus
2. Drive from Limbang to Bandar Seri Begawancar
3. Take the bus from Bandar Seri Begawan to Pontianakbus
4. Take the ferry from Pontianak to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Portferry
5. Take the train from Gubeng to Malangtrain
3d 15h
Rp 2,045,550–2,599,026
Fly Kota Kinabalu Airport to Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport
1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG)plane BKI - MLG
7h 56m
Rp 3,766,004–11,496,432
Ferry to Juwata International Airport, fly to Juanda International Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Tawau Ferry Terminal to Tarakanferry
2. Fly from Juwata International Airport (TRK) to Juanda International Airport (SUB)plane TRK - SUB
3. Take the train from Bangil to Malangtrain
11h 20m
Rp 2,962,827–1,113,621,280

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Juanda International Airport (SUB) flights

21Weekly Planes

6h 55mAverage Duration

Rp 1,749,685Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,618.2 km
Duration: 10h 37m

What companies run services between Sabah, Malaysia and Malang, Indonesia?

Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air, and five other airlines fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG) 4 times a day.

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Malang(opens in a new window), Indonesia(opens in a new window)

Malang is an inland city in the Indonesian province of East Java. It has a history dating back to the age of Singhasari Kingdom. It is the second most populous city in the province, with a population of 820,043 at the 2010 Census and 843,810 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as at mid 2022 was 846,126 (comprising 420,897 males and 425,229 females). The Malang Metropolitan area (Greater Malang) was home to 3,663,691 inhabitants in 2010, spread across two cities (Malang itself and Batu) and 22 districts (21 in Malang Regency and one in Pasuruan Regency). Malang is the third largest city by economy in East Java, after Surabaya and Kediri, with an estimated 2016 GDP at Rp. 44.30 trillion.

Things to do in Malang

Jawa Timur Park(Opens in a new window)

Jawa Timur Park, commonly known as Jatim Park, East Java Park, Eastern Java Park, or JTP, is a complex of recreational and learning parks located in Batu, East Java, Indonesia. The complex has 3 parks, Jatim Park 1, Jatim Park 2, and Jatim Park 3. Jatim Park is one of the tourism icons of East Java and one of the most famous amusement parks in Indonesia.

Places to stay in Malang

Hotel Tugu Malang(Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

The Shalimar Boutique Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

Hotel Santika Premiere Malang(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Ijen Suites Resort & Convention(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

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