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Over 45 international airlines fly into the country while national carrier
Malaysia Airlines has a global network that spans six continents and a national
network that covers more than 36 local destinations.
AirAsia, Malaysia's budget airline also services certain domestic and regional
routes.
Most overseas visitors will arrive in Malaysia by plane. The standard route to
Kinabalu is by air, via Kuala Lumpur, to Kota Kinabalu in Sabah, and then
onwards to the park overland.
Kuala Lumpur
Major airlines have direct fly to Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. The new
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in West (Peninsular) Malaysia is an
ultra-modern and welcoming sight after a long flight. There are about 36
international carriers servicing the airport. The arrivals procedure is
straightforward and signs are self-explanatory. The passengers have to change
the flight to the capital of the state of Sabah (Kota Kinabalu) here.
Sabah / Kota Kinabalu
The passengers will be continuing on to Kota Kinabalu. When you arrive in Kota
Kinabalu, it is better for you to have a place for rest before continuing your
journey to Kinabalu Park. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is about 10km from
the heart of Kota Kinabalu city. There are taxi services shuttling from the
airport to the city center. The fare is about RM10 - RM15. Before taking the
Airport Taxi Services, remember go to the airport counter for asking the fare
before taking taxi for safety. There are also a lot of places for you to choose
to spend your night sleep, from low-cost lodges to 5 star hotels.
Kinabalu Park Headquarters
The Local bus service have run once a day to Ranau from the main outstation
bus stop in town which have passing the entrance of Kinabalu Park HQ. The buses
leave at around 7.00am reaching the Kinabalu Park HQ at about 10.00am. It cost
about RM15 to RM20 per person. Car rentals can be arranged through major hotels.
At the time of writing, taxis to Ranau charge RM80 per taxi to Kinabalu Park HQ
and only can take a maximum 4 passengers. They leave from the same outstation
bus stop before 8.00am. You can negotiate for the taxi to pick you up from
Kinabalu Park HQ for your return if you hire the whole taxi. It is an uphill and
winding journey. If you are prone to get motion sickness, please bring along
some medication.
Poring Hot Springs
If you do not have your own transport it is best to arrange this once you reach
the Kinabalu Park HQ, through the Sabah parks or the accommodation management,
Kinabalu Nature Resort. You could also get a bus to Ranau, where you change to
the minibus to Poring Hot Springs.
Mesilau
If the unsealed stretch of road between Kundasang and Mesilau has been graded
recently it is possible to do this trip in an ordinary car but a 4-wheel drive
is always advisable. Transport can be arranged through Sabah Parks at Kinabalu
Park HQ.
Sayap & Serinsim
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