How to Go

Kota Kinabalu can be accessed through three different routes depending on the visitors' origin. Options include flights, ferries and land vehicles. However, travelling by air is the most popular way for international tourists.

By air

Most planes would land in the Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) which is the main gateway to Sabah. It is situated 20 minutes away from the city and manages many flights.
From Peninsula Malaysia:

• Malaysia Airlines
• AirAsia
• Malindo Air

Kota Kinabalu is also accessible from other countries such as Brunei Darussalam, China, Hong Kong, Taipei, Japan, Thailand, Philipines, Singapore and South Korea. The flights include:

• Silk Air
• Cathay Pacific
• Royal Brunei Airlines
• Cebu Pacific Air
• Dragonair
• Asiana
• MASwings

Sabah has a second airport called the Low Cost Carrier Terminal or Terminal Two which is situated 7 km from KKIA. It is operated by AirAsia.

By Ferry

Visitors from Labuan, Indonesia and Philippines travelling by sea can arrive at Kota Kinabalu terminals. Foreign guests travelling in their yachts can berth at the Sutera Harbour Marina in Kota Kinabalu but require to do port clearance before their crew is allowed ashore.

By Land

Visitors from Kuching and Brunei Darussalam may reach Kota Kinabalu via the Trans Borneo Highway. However, these visitors are advised to be prepared for long journeys.

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