Borneo flight facts The most popular route to Malaysian Borneo is via Kuala Lumpur. Fly with British Airways to the Malaysian capital in just under 13 hours. From here fly on to Borneo with one of our partner airlines in under three hours. Land in Kota Kinabalu or Sarawak.
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What is the best way to get to Borneo?
Most travellers arrive in Borneo by air, often from Singapore, Kuala Lumpur (KL) or Jakarta. Kalimantan has ferry links to Java, Sulawesi and Sabah, and there are also ferries between Sabah and the southern Philippines, with a new ferry service due to commence to Palawan.
What airport do you fly into for Borneo?
Kota Kinabalu International Airport
Kota Kinabalu International Airport is located just south of the city and is the second-busiest airport in Malaysia. Kota Kinabalu serves as the gateway for most tourists entering into Borneo.
How do you get to Borneo from UK?
As there aren’t any direct flights to Borneo from the UK, you’ll need to connect in one of the major Asian hubs. There are quite a few options when it comes to this and the most direct routes are via Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia Airlines), Singapore (Singapore Airlines) or Hong Kong (Cathay Pacific).
Is Borneo safe to travel?
At the time of writing, the Foreign Office travel advice for Borneo is to avoid all but essential travel to the islands off the coast of eastern Sabah, Malaysian Borneo. Borneo has seen some sporadic incidents in the last couple of years, but these were limited to the southern border with the Philippines.
What is the best month to visit Borneo?
The best time to visit Borneo is between March and October, when the island is hot, humid, and at its driest. This makes it one of Southeast Asia’s few summer destinations. It is also the best time to see orangutans in the wild, while turtles can be seen on Lankayan Island between June and September.
How long is the flight to Borneo?
between 17 and 19 hours
Borneo flight facts
Land in Kota Kinabalu or Sarawak. You can also connect via Hong Kong or Singapore. Depending on connections, your total flight time will come in between 17 and 19 hours.
Is Borneo expensive to visit?
Borneo is one of the more expensive places to visit in South East Asia. But that’s not to say a holiday there still can’t be done on a budget. You can certainly do most things even by spending just US$40 a day, especially if you map out your adventures before you get there.
Can you fly direct from Borneo to Bali?
There is no direct connection from Borneo to Bali. However, you can take the travel to Palangkaraya airport, fly to Ngurah Rai, then take the taxi to Kuta.
Is Borneo part of Malaysia or Indonesia?
Covering an area of roughly 287,000 square miles, Borneo is the third-largest island in the world. It is divided into four political regions: Kalimantan belongs to Indonesia; Sabah and Sarawak are part of Malaysia; a small remaining region comprises the sultanate of Brunei.
How do I get from Singapore to Borneo?
There are 6 ways to get from Singapore Strait to Borneo by ferry or plane
- Take the ferry from Kusu Island to Marina South Pier.
- Fly from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Sibu (SBW)
- Travel from Sibu to Borneo.
How can I go to Borneo from Philippines?
There is no direct connection from Philippines to Borneo. However, you can take the taxi to Manila airport, fly to Sibu, then take the travel to Borneo. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Manila airport, fly to Bintulu, then take the travel to Borneo.
How long is the flight from Singapore to Borneo?
The total flight duration from Singapore to Borneo is 1 hour, 55 minutes.
What languages are spoken in Borneo?
What language do they speak in Borneo? Bahasa Malaysia is the official language spoken in the Sabah and Sarawak. Other widely spoken languages include Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin, Hokkien, Hakka, Hainan, Foochow), Tamil and English. All the indigenous tribes in Borneo also speak their own language.
Is Borneo alcohol free?
Alcohol is more prevalent on the island of Borneo than it is on the mainland, however do be conservative with how much you drink. There are a few local drinks worth noting.
Are there headhunters in Borneo?
The headhunters in Borneo were active until approximately one century ago. Various tribes, including Sarawak’s Iban and Sabah’s Murut and Kadazan-Dusun brought fear to the early British colonialists. Victorian Britain nicknamed the land ‘Barbaric Borneo’ which was fitting for the nature of the indigenous tribes.
Can you wear shorts in Borneo?
The tropical days are hot and humid and we recommend light, comfortable cotton shirts. Casual wear is acceptable for most occasions in the city; on trips to the interior, shorts and T-shirts may be more appropriate.
How hot is Borneo?
Borneo has a tropical rain forest or equatorial climate with high humidity, hot temperatures and rainfall throughout the year. Temperatures during our adventure generally average between 86°F and 95°F during the day and 79°F to 84°F at night.
How many days do you need in Borneo?
If you’re organising your trip before you go then you can probably fit in the highlights in about 7 to 10 days. If you’re travelling independently like I was and booking things as you go along, then you could probably easily stretch this to fill two weeks or more.
What currency do you use in Borneo?
Malaysian ringgit
The currencies of Borneo are the Indonesian rupiah, the Malaysian ringgit and the Brunei dollar in each of their respective countries.
What injections do you need to go to Borneo?
What injections do I need for Borneo?
- MMR (Measles, mumps & rubella) & DTaP (Diphtheria, tetanus & polio) MMR and DTaP are routine vaccinations that all travellers should have when heading to Borneo.
- Typhoid, hepatitis A and cholera.
- Hepatitis B and cholera.
- Rabies.
- Japanese Encephalitis.
