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Kota-Kinabalu to Rottnest Island: fly + ferry

Rottnest Island has no airport. Fly from Kota-Kinabalu to Perth (PER), connecting in Singapore, then it's 24 km to B Shed / Victoria Quay, Fremantle and a 25m – 30m fast ferry (Rottnest Express and SeaLink Rottnest Island) — about 9h 29m door to door.

No airport · flight + ferry From 9h 29m
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How to get from Kota-Kinabalu to Rottnest Island

Rottnest Island has no airport: fly to the nearest one, then take the ferry.

1Via Perth (PER) ~9h 29m door to door
  1. Fly Kota-Kinabalu → Perth1 stop via Singapore · 7h 38m
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  2. Transfer to B Shed / Victoria Quay, Fremantle24 km · about 0h 56m by taxi or transfer
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    Ferry Fremantle → Rottnest Island25m – 30m · fast boats · Rottnest Express, SeaLink Rottnest IslandMany departures daily; services also run from Perth city and Hillarys
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Flight times are from schedules flown recently; ferry times and operators from our ferry dataset. Check the timetable for your date; ferries can be seasonal and weather-dependent.

Good to know

Distance
4,223 km2,622 miles
Journey time
9h 29mflight + transfer + ferry
Time difference
NoneRottnest Island vs Kota-Kinabalu
Currency in Rottnest Island
AUD
Airports
BKI → PER + ferry

Flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Rottnest Island: questions answered

How do you get from Kota-Kinabalu to Rottnest Island?
Rottnest Island has no airport. Fly from Kota-Kinabalu to Perth (PER), connecting in Singapore, then it's 24 km to B Shed / Victoria Quay, Fremantle and a 25m – 30m fast ferry (Rottnest Express and SeaLink Rottnest Island) — about 9h 29m door to door.
Is there an airport on Rottnest Island?
No. The nearest airport is Perth (PER), then you take the ferry.
How long is the ferry to Rottnest Island?
Fremantle to Rottnest Island takes 25m – 30m, many departures daily; services also run from Perth city and Hillarys. Operators: Rottnest Express and SeaLink Rottnest Island.
How far is Perth airport from the ferry?
About 24 km to B Shed / Victoria Quay, Fremantle, roughly 0h 56m by taxi or transfer.

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