Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Johor Bahru to Kota Kinabalu?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu takes around 2.3 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu?

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The flight distance between Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu is 1455 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu?

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Several carriers operate flights between Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include AirAsia.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Johor Bahru?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Penang, Ipoh, Jakarta, Miri, Langkawi, Kuala Terengganu, Yogyakarta, Alor Setar, Surabaya, Kathmandu, Bangkok, Bandung, Tawau, Semarang, Kuching, Sibu, Da Nang.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Kota Kinabalu?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Taipei, Hong Kong, Seoul, Manila, Kuala Terengganu, Sandakan, Labuan, Miri, Melbourne, Tawau, Kota Bharu, Kuching, Lahad Datu, Penang, Cebu, Sibu, Bandar Seri Begawan, Sydney.

Question 6

What airports are near Johor Bahru?

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The main airport in Johor Bahru is Senai International. It is also served by Singapore Changi, Senai International, Malacca International, Seletar Airport.

Question 7

What airports are near Kota Kinabalu?

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The main airport in Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu International. It is also served by Kota Kinabalu International, Limbang, Kudat, Lawas.

Question 8

What buses and trains depart from Johor Bahru?

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A number of bus and train companies depart from Johor Bahru, including KKKL Express, City Holidays Express.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu?

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Currently, you can fly between Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Air, Firefly.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 13

What flights operate between Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu?

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Traveling between Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 14

How many airports are there near Johor Bahru?

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There are a number of airports in and around Johor Bahru. The main one is Senai International and other nearby airports include Singapore Changi, Senai International, Malacca International, Seletar Airport

Question 15

How many airports are there near Kota Kinabalu?

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There are a number of airports in and around Kota Kinabalu. The main one is Kota Kinabalu International and other nearby airports include Kota Kinabalu International, Limbang, Kudat, Lawas.

Question 16

Is it possible to reach Johor Bahru by bus or train?

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Yes, Johor Bahru has great ground transport connections with the rest of the world. Our price graph doesn't just show prices for flights to and from Johor Bahru, it also shows buses and trains.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johor Bahru, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Kota Kinabalu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 19

What time do flights between Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johor Bahru, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 20

What time do flights between Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Kota Kinabalu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£29
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£29
Cheapest round-trip	£58
Average round-trip	£65
Nonstop flights in January	£29 – £45

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
AirAsia	AXM	AK	Yes	Opens 240 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Malaysia Airlines	MAS	MH	Yes	No
Malindo Air	MXD	OD	Yes	No
Firefly	FFM	FY	Yes	No

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