What is the cheapest way to get from Japan to Sabah?

The cheapest way to get from Japan to Sabah is to fly which costs RM 700 - RM 1200 and takes 9h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Japan to Sabah?

The fastest way to get from Japan to Sabah is to fly which takes 9h 38m and costs RM 700 - RM 1200.

How far is it from Japan to Sabah?

The distance between Japan and Sabah is 3421 km.

How long does it take to get from Japan to Sabah?

It takes approximately 9h 38m to get from Japan to Sabah, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Japan and Sabah?

Sabah is 1h behind Japan. It is currently 3:37 PM in Japan and 2:37 PM in Sabah.

Where can I stay near Sabah?

There are 1285+ hotels available in Sabah.

Japan to Sabah - 5 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Japan to Sabah by plane or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Fukuoka Airport
best
1. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane FUK - BKI
9h 38m
RM 706–1,106
Fly from Kobe
cheapest
1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane UKB - BKI
14h 38m
RM 605–1,906
Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport
1. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane NGO - BKI
12h 19m
RM 622–1,825
Fly from Tokyo International Airport
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane HND - BKI
10h 54m
RM 664–1,920
Train to Aso Kumamoto Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Hakata to Kumamototrain
2. Fly from Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane KMJ - BKI
14h 9m
RM 630–2,007

Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

36Weekly Planes

10h 3mAverage Duration

RM 587Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 3,421.1 km
Duration: 9h 38m

What companies run services between Japan and Sabah, Malaysia?

Jin Air, Air Busan, and six other airlines fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) 5 times a day.

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