Getting Around

APPROACHING THE CITY
Because of Sabah's remote location, just about everybody will arrive by air through the Kota Kinabalu International Airport in the capital city (tel. 088/238-555), about a 20-minute drive south of the central part of the city.

A few direct international flights connect Sabah to the region. Malaysia Airlines flies from Hong Kong, Manila, Osaka, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, and Tokyo, among others (www.malaysiaairlines.com), and AirAsia flies from Bangkok, Brunei, Macau, Manila, Shenzhen & Singapore (www.airasia.com). Malaysia Airlines also has direct domestic flights to Kota Kinabalu from Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Kuching, Sibu, and Miri, with in-state service to Sandakan and other towns. AirAsia has direct domestic flights from Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru.


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TRAVELING IN THE CITY
In the downtown area, you can get around quite easily on foot between hotels, restaurants, tour operators, markets, and the tourism office. For longer trips, a taxi will be necessary; in town trips cost about MYR10.00 (USD2.80). Taxis are flagged down on the street or by your hotel's bellhop.


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