How to get fromThailand to Sabahby plane, train, tram, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Thailand to Sabah by plane, train, tram, or car

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Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport
best
1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane BKK - BKI
7h 35m
RM 657–1,307
Fly from Hat Yai
cheapest
1. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane HDY - BKI
7h 42m
RM 407–1,507
Train, tram to Alor Setar, fly
1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
2. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittram
3. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane AOR - BKI
8h 25m
RM 623–1,549
Fly from Don Mueang International Airport
1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane DMK - BKI
7h 54m
RM 503–1,504
Train, drive to Sultan Ismail Petra, fly
1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Sungai Koloktrain
2. Drive from Sungai Kolok to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)car
3. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane KBR - BKI
8h 20m
RM 452–1,541

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

45Weekly Planes

6h 35mAverage Duration

RM 390Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Thailand to Sabah.

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Distance: 1,922.2 km
Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Thailand and Sabah, Malaysia?

Royal Brunei Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) every 4 hours.

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Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia(opens in a new window)

Kota Kinabalu, colloquially referred to as KK, is the state capital of Sabah, Malaysia. It is also the capital of the Kota Kinabalu District as well as the West Coast Division of Sabah. The city is located on the northwest coast of Borneo facing the South China Sea. The Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park lies to its west and Mount Kinabalu, which gave the city its name, is located to its east. Kota Kinabalu has a population of 452,058 according to the 2010 census; when the adjacent Penampang and Tuaran districts are included, the metro area has a combined population of 628,725. The 2020 Census revealed an increase in the municipal population to 500,421, while the wider area including the Penampang and Putatan districts had a population of 731,406.

Places to stay in Kota Kinabalu

Marina Court Luxury Penthouse(Opens in a new window)

9.7Exceptional

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Hilton Kota Kinabalu(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

The Magellan Sutera Resort(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

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