Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia Hotels and City Guide

Kota Kinabalu - Airports

Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA): Airport Guide

Kota Kinabalu International Airport is located 8km from Kota Kinabalu. Airlines which operate from this airport include Malaysia Airlines, Air Asia, Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines. The airport acts as a gateway for Eastern Malaysia and Borneo, and hence carries significant air traffic to this region from around Asia.

The airport has two terminals, both of which have shopping and leisure facilities.

Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA): Airport Amenities

The airport has an assortment of shopping outlets, namely books and sweets as well as tourist goods and toys. The airport also has counters from which to buy fast food and coffee.

There are also plenty of parking bays for those driving to the airport or fetching guests.

Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA): Getting Into Town

A taxi is an easy and affordable way to reach central Kota Kinabalu, with fares costing about RM30. A taxi coupon should be purchased beforehand from the taxi desk near the arrivals hall, and this is then handed to your driver outside the terminal.

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