By air: located on the island of Borneo in Sabah, East Malaysia, Kota Kinabalu is the most conveniently accessed by air. Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) operates both domestic and international flights to and from the region. The main gateway to Sabah and the second busiest airport in Malaysia after Kuala Lumpur International Airport, the airport receives a number of flights from Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and many parts of Malaysian Borneo. It also serves as a major hub for Malaysian Airlines, Air Asia and Fly Asian Xpress (FAX). The airport is located only 7kms from the city so you can easily take a taxi or a bus to the city centre. There are ferries five times a day serving to two main destinations which are Labuan (2-3 hours) and Brunei (3-4 hours). Tourists can also make a trip to nearby islands from this harbour. Once in Kota Kinabalu, the best way to travel around is on foot. From one end of the city centre to the other is less than 3 kms. If you want to travel out of the city, taking a taxi is the best option as mini buses provided are very crowded and without air-conditioner. | 
