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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Sabah is to fly which costs RM 900 - RM 1300 and takes 16h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Sabah is to fly which takes 11h 24m and costs RM 950 - RM 2200.

How far is it from Melbourne to Sabah?

The distance between Melbourne and Sabah is 5711 km.

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

It takes approximately 11h 24m to get from Melbourne to Sabah, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Sabah?

Sabah is 3h behind Melbourne. It is currently 12:32 AM in Melbourne and 9:32 PM in Sabah.

Where can I stay near Sabah?

There are 1288+ hotels available in Sabah.

Melbourne to Sabah - 2 ways to travel via plane

There are 2 ways to get from Melbourne to Sabah by plane

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

Fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane MEL - BKI
11h 24m
RM 949–2,149
Fly to Sandakan Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane MEL - SDK
16h 12m
RM 923–1,279

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

40Weekly Planes

12h 21mAverage Duration

RM 752Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Melbourne to Sabah.

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Distance: 5,711.5 km
Duration: 11h 24m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Sabah, Malaysia?

Royal Brunei Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) every 4 hours.

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