Direct flights from Tarakan to Kinabalu are not available. To reach the destination, you have to make two transits through several cities such as Surabaya and Kuala Lumpur.
The duration of the journey to Kota Kinabalu varies depending on the duration of transit in the cities mentioned. The shortest duration is 17 hours 25 minutes and the longest duration of this journey is 30 hours 15 minutes.
A number of airlines operate routes from Tarakan to Kinabalu including AirAsia Berhad, Batik Air, Lion Air, Malaysia Airlines, and Super Air Jet.
Traveling in May offers more affordable prices than other months, starting from IDR2,000,000 to experience Kota Kinabalu. Conversely, the highest ticket prices occur in December, with prices starting from IDR8,000,000.
Juwata International Airport, located in Tarakan City, North Kalimantan province, just 3 km from the city center, offers complete facilities. With a 2500 meter x 45 meter runway, the airport is capable of handling Boeing, Airbus and pioneer aircraft.
Every day, around 3000 passengers use the airport, with easy access via minibus, ojek or taxi from the terminal on Jl Yos Sudarso. Facilities include an Executive Lounge with food service, drinks, WiFi access, television, newspapers, magazines, work desks, massage chairs and more. Juwata Airport provides a convenient and practical travel experience.
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA), one of the largest airports in Malaysia, serves Kota Kinabalu and the surrounding area with a population of about 1.2 million. Second in busyness after Kuala Lumpur International, the airport has an old Terminal (Terminal 2) and a new Terminal which was renovated in the 1980s.
Terminal 2 is now exclusively for charter and cargo flights. At the end of the year, the airport renovated the runway to handle the Airbus A380. KKIA offers various facilities including baby care rooms, charging stations, clinics, prayer rooms, smoking rooms, Wi-Fi, and upgraded airport bus services, as well as taxis for transportation convenience.
Mount Kinabalu, at 4,095 meters above sea level, is not only the main tourist destination in Kinabalu but also its icon. As the highest mountain in Malaysia and one of the highest in Southeast Asia, Mount Kinabalu is located in Kinabalu Park, a UNESCO world heritage site.
For beach lovers, don't miss this tourist destination in Kinabalu. This area presents a variety of tourist destinations that are suitable for a vacation with family. It consists of beautiful islands such as Gaya Island, Sapi Island, Mmautik Island and Manukan Island.
This place offers not only the alluring beauty of the beach but also an amazing wealth of marine life beneath its surface.
If you want to enjoy the beauty of Kota Kinabalu from a height, Signal Hill Observatory is the right choice. This place is a favorite of tourists because it presents a stunning view of the city from above.
In addition to enjoying the panoramic view of Kota Kinabalu, visitors can also witness a dramatic sunset here, where the rays slowly fade behind tall buildings. Not only that, from here you can also enjoy the mesmerizing view of the South China Sea in the distance.
Although May in Kota Kinabalu reaches highs of up to 29°C, many tourists are reluctant to visit. However, this month offers many interesting events and activities such as the Sabah State Museum and Heritage Village.
December, on the other hand, is an ideal time to visit with temperatures between 24-28°C, although it is less popular. Kota Kinabalu in December provides a variety of events and activities such as wildlife safaris at Kinabalu Park, a visit to Mari Mari Cultural Village, snorkeling at Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, and many more.
KKIFF (Kota Kinabalu International Film Festival) has been the most anticipated festival since 2009 in Kota Kinabalu. The festival aims to support new filmmakers in ASEAN, particularly in the documentary genre.
In addition, KKIFF gives audiences the opportunity to enjoy a variety of local, Asian, and international films, encouraging cross-cultural understanding. With the goal of becoming an influential annual event in ASEAN, KKIFF is an important platform for filmmakers to network, showcase their work, and meet potential distributors.
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Tarakan to Kota Kinabalu flights serve infant or child passengers, with general conditions including:
Make sure you have referred to the regulations of the airline you are using when flying with babies or children.
Baggage policy on Tarakan - Kota Kinabalu flights in general is as follows:
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