Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to KK city centre / Waterfront

How to get from the airport to the city centre: time, fare and hours for each option.

1. TaxiAirport taxi (coupon)

   15–25 min

   Fare

   MYR 30–MYR 45

   Hours

   24h

   Buy a fixed-fare coupon at the Level 1 arrivals counter; 50% extra from 00:00 to 06:00.

   Source: www.malaysiaairports.com.my · checked 2026-09-29

2. Ride-hailingGrab

   15–25 min

   Fare

   MYR 20–MYR 30

   Hours

   24h

   Usually cheaper than the coupon taxi; follow signs to the e-hailing pick-up bay.

   Source: www.grab.com · checked 2026-09-29

3. Airport busAirport shuttle bus (to Padang Merdeka)

   25–40 min

   Fare

   MYR 5

   Hours

   07:30–20:00

   ·

   every 45 min

   Stops at Centre Point and Horizon Hotel before ending at Padang Merdeka near the Waterfront.

   Source: www.malaysiaairports.com.my · checked 2026-09-29

Fares and timetables change. Confirm with the operator before you travel.

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