Flying time from Singapore 2 hours 30 minutes
Currency Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
Language Malay
International dialling code +60
Climate Equatorial, with daily temperatures ranging between 23 and 32 degrees Celsius throughout the year in the lowlands. The wettest months are from November to February
Airport code BKI
Airport to city 10km
Airport tax MYR37.10 for international flights
The capital of Sabah, Borneo, Kota Kinabalu is a favoured tourist destination thanks to its bustling city life, proximity to tropical islands and their sandy beaches, untouched coral reefs, lush rainforests, and the famous Mount Kinabalu., A wide range of accommodation types, from posh hotels to backpacker inns, are available in the city.