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How to get fromXi'an to Kota Kinabaluby plane, taxi, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Xi'an to Kota Kinabalu by plane, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane XIY - BKI
    9h 53m
    RM 686–1,953

  2. Train to Yuncheng Zhangxiao Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Xi'an North to Yuncheng Northtrain train
    2. Fly from Yuncheng Zhangxiao Airport (YCU) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane YCU - BKI
    11h 20m
    RM 681–2,052

  3. Taxi to Ankang, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Xi'an to Ankang (AKA)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Ankang (AKA) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane AKA - BKI
    12h 10m
    RM 913–2,171

  4. Train to Hanzhong Chenggu Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Xi'an North to Hanzhongtrain train
    2. Fly from Hanzhong Chenggu Airport (HZG) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane HZG - BKI
    14h 31m
    RM 836–1,962

Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration8h 2mAverage Duration
TicketRM 646Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,298.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 53m

What companies run services between Xi'an, China and Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia?

Cathay Pacific, HK Express, and five other airlines fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) 5 times a day.

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