Welcome To Sabah: Getting Around

Boat

Island destinations in Sabah are accessible by boat services. Boat terminals with licensed operators are available at the following boat terminals.

Note: Other services available – Fishing boat for rent, water sport packages, snorkeling kit for rent and also organizing diving trips.

Kota Kinabalu (KK)

Jesselton Point is the most popular boat terminal for tourists who are planning to visit islands (Manukan, Sapi, Mamutik and Gaya) off KK. Adjacent to Suria Sabah shopping mall and next to Royal Customs Department in Kota Kinabalu city, Jesselton Point opens from 6am to 4pm.

You would be able to arrange for island-hopping trips as well.

Semporna

There is a long jetty next to the Dragon Inn of Semporna, where you could book an island or diving trip with tour operators based there. Some island resorts do not accept walk-in tourists, so it is advisable to book directly with the resorts in advance for the permit and boat transfer.

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Getting Around

Taxi

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If you want to reach a destination fast or move between a few remote places of interest in the shortest time, hiring a taxi will be your best option. You can always find taxi stand next to major hotels, shopping malls and bus terminals.

To identify a taxi, keep a lookout for the word "Teksi", "Teksi Bermeter" or "Kereta Sewa". Hotels could also arrange taxis for their guests upon request.

Taxi services are available at Sabah airports. Upon arrival, purchase a taxi coupon at the booking counter at the airport and proceed to the taxi rank to be taken to your desired location.

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Getting Around

Bus

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Bus is the most economic mode of transportation to travel between cities and towns, if time is not an issue for you. Listed below are the main bus stations of Kota Kinabalu city which can take you to most parts of Sabah.

North Bus Terminal Inanam

The main station for long-distance bus (a.k.a. Express Bus), located in Inanam (10 KM away from KK) and operates between 6:30am to 8:30pm. These air-conditioned big buses can bring you to key cities on the East Coast such as Sandakan, Tawau, Semporna and Lahad Datu daily.

Padang Merdeka (Merdeka Field)

Located in KK city centre, take buses to most city/towns on the West Coast and Interior of Sabah. e.g. Keningau, Tenom, Kudat, Kota Belud, Ranau. There is a long-distance taxi station located next to the terminal.

Wawasan Bus Terminal

For all outstation mini busses from Papar, Penampang, Likas, Tuaran, Sepanggar etc.

City Bus Service

Located next to Wawasan Terminal, commutes within Kota Kinabalu city center.

City Park Bus Terminal

Located opposite of KK High Court building, this bus terminal offers transport to Southern Sabah (Sipitang), Sarawak (Lawas) and Brunei. Please bring your passport if you plan to travel across the border.

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Sabah Airports

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There are two major airports in Kota Kinabalu, the largest is the KKIA Terminal 1(domestic and international flights from around the world) and Terminal 2 (operated by budget airlines, domestic and international flights). Both airports are less than 10 km from Kota Kinabalu city center.

You also can fly to Sandakan, Lahad Datu and Tawau by domestic flights, served by Air Asia and MASwings daily.

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Air Transit

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Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) is the second busiest airport in Malaysia with 98% of visitor arrivals into Sabah is by air. As the capital of Sabah, Kota Kinabalu (KK) is the main entry point to Sabah, and several budget airlines have selected KK as one of their destinations.

Most of the major towns in Sabah (Sandakan, Lahad Datu, Tawau) have airports for domestic flights.

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