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How to get fromSurabaya to Kota Kinabaluby plane, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Surabaya to Kota Kinabalu by plane, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Juanda International Airport (SUB) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane SUB - BKI
    5h 56m
    RM 551–1,361

  2. Ferry, bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port to Pontianakferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pontianak to Bandar Seri Begawanbus bus
    3. Drive from Bandar Seri Begawan to Limbangcar car
    4. Take the bus from Limbang to Kota Kinabalubus bus
    3d 12h
    RM 513–597

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

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration7h 2mAverage Duration
TicketRM 398Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,549.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Surabaya, Indonesia and Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia?

Malaysia Airlines, Scoot Tigerair, and four other airlines fly from Juanda International Airport (SUB) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) 4 times a day.

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