How to get fromPerlis to Sabahby plane, tram, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Perlis to Sabah by plane, tram, or car ferry

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Fly Alor Setar to Kota Kinabalu Airport
best
1. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane AOR - BKI
6h 27m
RM 621–1,139
Tram, car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport
cheapest
1. Take the tram from Arau to Butterworthtram
2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
3. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane PEN - BKI
7h 20m
RM 298–1,133
Fly Alor Setar to Sandakan Airport
1. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane AOR - SDK
6h 45m
RM 545–1,769
Fly Alor Setar to Tawau Airport
1. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane AOR - TWU
7h 34m
RM 671–2,204

Alor Setar (AOR) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

40Weekly Planes

6h 29mAverage Duration

RM 494Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Perlis to Sabah.

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Distance: 1,769.2 km
Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Perlis, Malaysia and Sabah, Malaysia?

AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) every 4 hours.

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Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia(opens in a new window)

Kota Kinabalu, colloquially referred to as KK, is the state capital of Sabah, Malaysia. It is also the capital of the Kota Kinabalu District as well as the West Coast Division of Sabah. The city is located on the northwest coast of Borneo facing the South China Sea. The Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park lies to its west and Mount Kinabalu, which gave the city its name, is located to its east. Kota Kinabalu has a population of 452,058 according to the 2010 census; when the adjacent Penampang and Tuaran districts are included, the metro area has a combined population of 628,725. The 2020 Census revealed an increase in the municipal population to 500,421, while the wider area including the Penampang and Putatan districts had a population of 731,406.

Places to stay in Kota Kinabalu

Marina Court Luxury Penthouse(Opens in a new window)

9.7Exceptional

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Hilton Kota Kinabalu(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

The Magellan Sutera Resort(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

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