Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Sabah

Best Options

$18

$434

Other Options

Transportation from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Sabah

Buses

$ 10.28
Trains are not available
Ferries are not available
Flights are not available
Taxis are not available
Vans are not available

Facts about the transport from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Sabah

Cheapest Transport	$11
Fastest Transport	7h 25m
Earliest Departure	8:00 AM
Latest Departure	8:00 PM
Departures per day	0
Distance	290 kilometers
Transport Companies	Amin Jaya Express, Manis Liner Express, Sabariah Express, Sentosa Express, Sida Express

Popular Routes

From Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)

To Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)

From Sabah

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How to get from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Sabah

When you want to get from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Sabah, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

Flight
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Flight ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A flight ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 433.63. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a flight as a flight ticket costs as low as USD 17.58.

How far is Kota Kinabalu Airport from Sabah?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Sabah. Your trip will be a total of 181 miles (290 km). The flying distance is 139 miles (223 km).

How long does it take to get from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Sabah?

The travel time from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Sabah can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 29 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Sabah?

The cost of the trip from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Sabah varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is AirAsia: travelling by flight expect to pay as low as USD 17.58 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a flight - a one-way flight ticket can cost as much as USD 433.63.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Sabah:

Bus tickets - USD 10.28 to USD 17.41;
Plane tickets - USD 17.41 to USD 433.14;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 57.26 to USD 162.77.

How many trips per day are there between Kota Kinabalu Airport and Sabah?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

Flights from Sabah to Sabah depart during the day - there are approximately 5 departures a day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Sabah to Sabah. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 17.41.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Sabah to Sabah

AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines

Buses

Taking a bus from Sabah to Sabah is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Sabah to Sabah. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 57.26.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator..

The most popular transport from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Sabah

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Sabah? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

100% users took a plane.