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
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Fly from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Singapore Changi (SIN)
1 alternative option
Fly to Senai, bus
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Fly from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Senai (JHB)
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Take the bus from Woodlands Checkpoint Out to Queen Street Bus Terminal
Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Singapore Changi (SIN) flights
The flight time between Kota Kinabalu (BKI) and Singapore Changi (SIN) is around 4h 7m and covers a distance of around 1431 km. This includes an average layover time of around 52 min. Services are operated by Scoot Tigerair, AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and others. Typically 52 flights run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Travel safe during COVID-19
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 with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from compulsory quarantine
- 7-day mandatory monitored quarantine for arrivals without a COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival for unvaccinated travellers
- Travel Declaration required prior to arrival
- Pre-arrival health declaration
- Mandatory installation of smart phone app for contact purposes
Rules to follow in Singapore
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Considerations leaving from Malaysia
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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
- Nationwide control measures in place
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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.
No, but conditions apply when returning to Malaysia from Singapore.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 11 May 2022
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Kota Kinabalu to Singapore is to fly, which costs RM 230 - RM 850 and takes 2h 55m.
The quickest way to get from Kota Kinabalu to Singapore is to fly which costs RM 230 - RM 850 and takes 2h 55m.
The distance between Kota Kinabalu and Singapore is 1453 km.
It takes approximately 2h 55m 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 10m.
Scoot Tigerair, Singapore Airlines, AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines offer flights from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Singapore Changi Airport.
There are 543+ 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: 2h 55m
What companies run services between Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia and Singapore?
Scoot Tigerair, AirAsia and three other airlines fly from Kota Kinabalu to Singapore every 4 hours.

- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75 - $300
Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Singapore Changi via Miri
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75 - $300
Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Senai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $370
Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Senai via Kuching
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65 - $370
Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Senai via Sultan Ismail Petra
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65 - $370
Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Senai via Miri
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65 - $370
Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Senai via Tawau
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65 - $370
Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Senai via Penang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $370
Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Senai via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $370

- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Singapore Changi via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200 - $700
Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Senai via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80 - $380

- Website
- flyscoot.com
Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70 - $180

- Phone
- +6073602244
- 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
- $4
- Schedules at
- causewaylink.com.my
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