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How to get fromSydney to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)by plane, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) 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
    13h 33m
    RM 853–2,364

  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
    18h 7m
    RM 1,338–3,555

  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
    16h 57m
    RM 1,317–3,393

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 to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 5,780 km
  • Duration: 13h 33m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), 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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