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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
18%Trains are 18% more expensive in Kota Kinabalu than in Dubai.
Dubai$2.50
Kota Kinabalu$2.96
MealMid-priced restaurant
67%A meal in Kota Kinabalu is 67% cheaper than a meal in Dubai.
Dubai$16.65
Kota Kinabalu$5.55
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
41%A taxi fare in Kota Kinabalu is 41% cheaper than in Dubai.
Dubai$5.00
Kota Kinabalu$2.96
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
53%Coffee in Kota Kinabalu is 53% cheaper than in Dubai.
Dubai$8.83
Kota Kinabalu$4.13
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 2.71 MYR
1 MYR = 0.37 AUD
Last checked on Fri, 5/12
Distance: 6796 kms
Dubai airports
Dubai International Airport (DXB)How far from city centre: 19 kms
Etihad Bus Station (XNB)How far from city centre: 6 kms
Kota Kinabalu airports
Kota Kinabalu (BKI)How far from city centre: 5 kms

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When do you want to depart from Dubai? Adjust your travel dates and explore a wide range of options to Kota Kinabalu. With Opodo, you can find the perfect flight from our extensive selection, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable trip. Compare prices, flight durations, and amenities to choose the best option that suits your needs.


Book all in one place

But wait, there's more! Enhance your travel experience by booking a hotel and renting a car along with your flight. It's easier and often cheaper to book everything together. Choose the best offer from Dubai to Kota Kinabalu and get ready for an incredible journey. Enjoy your holiday, and remember to fasten your seatbelt. We’re ready for takeoff!

Frequently asked questions about flights from Dubai to Kota Kinabalu

How can I find cheap flights from Dubai to Kota Kinabalu at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Dubai to Kota Kinabalu. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
Is Kota Kinabalu expensive to visit compared to Dubai?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Kota Kinabalu costs an average of 2.96 AUD, 41% cheaper than Dubai, with a fare of 5.00 AUD,
while train tickets costs 18% more in Kota Kinabalu: 2.96 AUD against 2.50 AUD in Dubai.
If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 5.55 AUD in Kota Kinabalu, 67% less than the 16.65 AUD in Dubai.
The price of the coffee is around 53% cheaper in Kota Kinabalu, with an average of 4.13 AUD, while in Dubai the coffee costs 8.83 AUD.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Dubai to Kota Kinabalu?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Malaysia may apply when travelling from Dubai. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

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