Getting to Sabah

1. By Air

Sabah is well connected domestically and internationally. The main gateway to Sabah is the Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA), situated about 20 minutes from the city. Malaysia’s national carrier, Malaysia Airlines (MAS) and the budget carrier Air Asia provide daily direct flights to Sabah from Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur.

Internationally, Sabah enjoys good air-links with countries such as Brunei Darusslam, China, Hong Kong, Taipei, Japan, Thailand, Phillippines, Singapore, and South Korea. Sabah is also accessible from Australia via Kuala Lumpur.

Sabah is home to Malaysia’s second Low Cost Carrier terminal, known as Terminal Two. This terminal is situated abount 7km from Kota Kinabalu International Airport. The budget carrier Air Asia operates from this terminal.

2. By Sea

Situated on the northern tip of Borneo, Sabah is an ideal stopover for visistors arriving by sea. The Sutera Harbour Marina in Kota Kinabalu welcomes foreign guests who wish to berth their yachts in comfort and convenience. Vessels are required to do port clearance before their crew is allowed ashore.

Ferry services are available from Labuan to Kota Kinabalu. Aside from Kota Kinabalu, ferry terminal and immigration checkpoints are also situated in Sandakan and Tawau. Visitors from Nunukan and Tarakan in Indonesia can take the speedboat to Tawau. The ride takes about 40 minutes to one hour.

3. By Road

Overland travel between Kota Kinabalu, Kuching and Brunei Darussallam is possible via the Trans Borneo Highway. However, visitors are advised to be prepared for long drives and plan their routes/res stops ahead of the journey.