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How to get fromSydney Airport (SYD) to Kota Kinabaluby plane, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Kota Kinabalu by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane SYD - BKI
    11h 16m
    RM 846–2,281

  2. Fly to Brunei International Airport, drive, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brunei International Airport (BWN)plane plane SYD - BWN
    2. Drive from Brunei International Airport (BWN) to Limbangcar car
    3. Take the bus from Limbang to Kota Kinabalubus bus
    15h 54m
    RM 1,431–3,573

  3. Fly to Miri Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Miri Airport (MYY)plane plane SYD - MYY
    2. Drive from Miri Airport (MYY) to Kota Kinabalucar car
    17h 53m
    RM 1,200–2,910

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration14h 15mAverage Duration
TicketRM 825Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Kota Kinabalu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 5,774.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 16m

What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia?

Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Airways, and four other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) 5 times a day.

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