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

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There are 3 ways to get from Xi'an to Kota Kinabalu by taxi, plane, or train

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Taxi to Ankang, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Xi'an to Ankang (AKA)taxi
2. Fly from Ankang (AKA) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane AKA - BKI
10h 45m
RM 1,062–2,870
Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane XIY - BKI
10h 19m
RM 636–1,853
Train to Yuncheng Zhangxiao Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Xi'an North to Yuncheng Northtrain
2. Fly from Yuncheng Zhangxiao Airport (YCU) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane YCU - BKI
11h 41m
RM 731–2,152

Ankang (AKA) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

18Weekly Planes

12h 26mAverage Duration

RM 769Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,289.7 km
Duration: 10h 45m

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

China Southern Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and six other airlines fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) 5 times a day.

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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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