Magellan Sutera Kota Kinabalu is nestled overlooking the beautiful shores of the South China Sea and has the majestic Mount Kinabalu as its backdrop. Magellan Sutera Kota Kinabalu's location is just ten minutes away from the international airport and is within convenient distance to tourist areas and commercial centres.

Guest can take a taxi from the airport. Taxi fare from the city centre is approximately RM10 per journey, while the fare from either Terminal 1 (T1) or Terminal 2 (T2) is approximately RM20 per journey. T1 is served mostly by Malaysian Airlines as well as lesser frequencies by Asiana Airlines, Korean Air and The Royal Brunei. T2 is strictly for the low-cost carrier of AirAsia.