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How to get fromSydney to Mount Kinabaluby plane, unknown or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Mount Kinabalu by plane, unknown, or train

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)planeSYD - BKI
    2. Walk from Kota-Kinabalu-Airport-BKI to Mount Kinabaluunknown
    14h 53m

  2. Fly Sydney International Airport to Sandakan Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)planeSYD - SDK
    2. Walk from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Mount Kinabaluunknown
    18h 58m

  3. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)planeNTL - BKI
    3. Walk from Kota-Kinabalu-Airport-BKI to Mount Kinabaluunknown
    20h 20m

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration14h 43mAverage Duration
TicketRM 900Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Mount Kinabalu, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Mount Kinabalu. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), then travel to Mount Kinabalu. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Sandakan Airport (SDK), then travel to Mount Kinabalu.

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