There are 2 ways to get from Kota Kinabalu to Singapore by plane or bus
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Recommended option
Fly to Singapore Changi • 3h 10m
$94 - $295
Cheapest option
Fly to Senai, bus • 4h 54m
$87 - $404
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International entry into Singapore from Malaysia
- Entry is restricted for citizens and permanent residents of Malaysia
Restricted for: Foreign nationals, with the above exceptions
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Conditions of entry into Singapore from Malaysia
- Travellers must obtain an entry approval by applying for an Air Travel Pass (ATP) at least 7 days before the intended date of entry
- 14-day mandatory monitored quarantine
- Travel insurance and medical declaration are required for foreign nationals
- Mandatory installation of smart phone app for contact purposes
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- Travellers must obtain an entry approval by applying for an Air Travel Pass (ATP) at least 7 days before the intended date of entry
- Travel insurance and medical declaration are required for foreign nationals
- COVID-19 test upon arrival
- 14-day mandatory monitored quarantine
- Mandatory installation of smart phone app for contact purposes
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Rules to follow in Singapore
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Considerations leaving from Malaysia
The official advice is to avoid non-essential international travel to high risk countries
Frequently Asked Questions
No, entry into Singapore from Malaysia is currently restricted.
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Singapore is 1800 333 9999.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Singapore is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Singapore is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1800 333 9999.
Yes, entry into Malaysia from Singapore is currently restricted.
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Last updated: 3 May 2021
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Kota Kinabalu to Singapore is to fly, which costs RM 280 - RM 950 and takes 3h 10m.
The quickest way to get from Kota Kinabalu to Singapore is to fly which costs RM 280 - RM 950 and takes 3h 10m.
The distance between Kota Kinabalu and Singapore is 1453 km.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Kota Kinabalu to Singapore, including transfers.
The quickest flight from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Singapore Changi Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 25m.
AirAsia, Jetstar Asia Airways, Singapore Airlines and three other airlines offer flights from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Singapore Changi Airport.
There are 2089+ hotels available in Singapore. Prices start at $125 SGD per night.
The best way to get from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Kinabalu Airport is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs RM 22 - RM 27.
- Distance: 1452.6 km
- Duration: 3h 10m
What companies run services between Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia and Singapore?
AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and four other airlines fly from Kota Kinabalu to Singapore 4 times a day.
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Singapore Changi via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210 - $700
Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Senai via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100 - $320
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $65 - $210
Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Senai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75 - $390
Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Senai via Bintulu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $80 - $410
Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Senai via Tawau
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100 - $550
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Singapore Changi via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210 - $700
- Phone
- 07-224 5602
- feedback@support.causewaylink.com.my
- Website
- causewaylink.com.my
Bus from Woodlands Checkpoint Out to Queen Street Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- causewaylink.com.my
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