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How to get fromSydney to Kota Kinabaluby plane, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Sydney International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane SYD - BKI
    15h 54m
    RM 881–1,894

  2. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane NTL - BKI
    20h 40m
    RM 1,759–8,079

  3. Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane CBR - BKI
    21h 24m
    RM 1,641–7,209

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

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration15h 29mAverage Duration
TicketRM 798Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,786.9 km
  • Duration: 15h 54m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia?

Singapore Airlines, Scoot Tigerair, and four other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) 5 times a day.

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