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How much is the cheapest flight to Kota Kinabalu?

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at ₩54,465 for one-way flights and ₩108,864 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

AirAsia
Fri, Jan 16 - Thu, Jan 22
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
₩108,864 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
₩108,864
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select AirAsia flight, departing Fri, Jan 16 from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Thu, Jan 22, priced at ₩108,864 found 1 day ago
Firefly
Fri, Jan 23 - Sun, Jan 25
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
₩136,692 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
₩136,692
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Firefly flight, departing Fri, Jan 23 from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Sun, Jan 25, priced at ₩136,692 found 7 hours ago
Batik air
Mon, Jan 12 - Wed, Jan 14
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
₩146,400 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
₩146,400
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Batik air flight, departing Mon, Jan 12 from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Wed, Jan 14, priced at ₩146,400 found 1 hour ago
Malaysia Airlines
Fri, Jan 16 - Thu, Jan 22
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
₩164,100 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
₩164,100
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jan 16 from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Thu, Jan 22, priced at ₩164,100 found 1 day ago
Scoot
Thu, Mar 5 - Tue, Mar 10
SIN
Singapore
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
₩175,025 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
₩175,025
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Scoot flight, departing Thu, Mar 5 from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu, returning Tue, Mar 10, priced at ₩175,025 found 1 hour ago

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of Kota Kinabalu's airport?
Many travelers like to fly into Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) when visiting the bustling city of Kota Kinabalu.
How far is Kota Kinabalu International Airport from central Kota Kinabalu?
Kota Kinabalu International Airport is only a short cab ride from downtown Kota Kinabalu. It's located 6 kilometers from the city center.
What airport is best to fly into Kota Kinabalu?
Step through the exit doors of Kota Kinabalu International Airport and your Kota Kinabalu trip will have begun! The city's main airport, it's located 6 kilometers from the downtown area.
How many airlines fly to Kota Kinabalu?
Kota Kinabalu is serviced by 17 air carriers from 39 worldwide airports.
Which airlines fly to Kota Kinabalu?
In general, travelers opt to fly with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and Malindo Air when heading off to Kota Kinabalu. The largest number of these flights come in from Kuala Lumpur, with AirAsia operating this route the most.
How many nonstop flights are there to Kota Kinabalu?
Flying to a new place is much more straightforward when there aren't any stopovers to worry about. If you're jetting off to Kota Kinabalu, the awesome news is that there are 779 nonstop flights every week.
Where are the most popular flights to Kota Kinabalu departing from?
Flights to Kota Kinabalu departing from Kuala Lumpur, Tawau and Miri airports are the most sought after.
How long is the flight to Kota Kinabalu Airport?
Which airport you depart from determines how much of the in-flight entertainment you'll get to enjoy. From Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, the average flight time is 2 hours and 34 minutes. From Tawau it's typically 51 minutes, and from Miri it's 47 minutes.
How to book the cheapest flight to Kota Kinabalu?
We all know those fortunate jet-setters who somehow manage to nab wonderfully cheap airfares whenever they fly. Would you like to know how to do it for your Kota Kinabalu vacation? Don't wait until the last minute to lock in your flight. Don't stop there, however. Do some research and check if there are a couple of airports at your destination. Ticket prices often differ depending on which airport you pick. Make sure you compare fares across airlines too. And finally, remember that the early bird catches the worm. Familiarize yourself with airfare costs and have your credit card ready to grab your ticket as soon as you see an unbeatable bargain. The sweetest deals don't last long.
Do you have any tips for my flight to Kota Kinabalu?
Depending on where you're coming from, your journey to Kota Kinabalu could be completely painless or it could go on forever. We've pulled together some handy travel tips that will help you start your unforgettable escape on the right foot. What to pack in your hand luggage:

  • It's easy — first, pack your passport, travel docs, credit cards and medications. Next, you'll need some extra in-flight entertainment to help pass the time. A juicy book and a laptop filled with your favorite movies are good options. If you hope to catch more than just forty winks, a comfy neck pillow and some noise-canceling headphones will also come in handy. Finally, find room for a toothbrush and some cleansing wipes to ensure you touchdown feeling fresh as a daisy.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

  • Check carefully that you don't have a Swiss Army knife lurking in the bottom of your hand luggage. Other restricted items include flammable or explosive substances, such as fuel and matches, and gels and liquids in containers with a capacity of more than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters).

What to wear on a flight:

  • Comfort should be your priority when choosing what to wear on your flight. Loose clothing is a wise option, as are flat, closed-toe shoes.
  • Most of us have heard about deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clot condition caused by long periods of inactivity. To lessen your risk on board, drink plenty of water, consider wearing compression tights or socks and keep your feet and legs moving.

How to get through airport security fast when flying to Kota Kinabalu?
As seasoned travelers know, the secret is to be well organized before you arrive at the security gate. That way, you'll be hopping onto that plane to Kota Kinabalu in no time at all. Follow these helpful tips and get your trip off to a great start:

  • Your travel documents and passport will need to be shown to security personnel. Keep them at hand so you don't hold up the queue.
  • Time to strip down. Well kind of. Your belt, jacket, keys and other small items, like coins, will need to go through the X-ray machine. Make the whole process faster by removing them before your turn.
  • For just a few minutes, you'll have to unplug from technology. Your tablet, phone and any other electronic gadgets will need to go through the scanner.
  • Traveling with your favorite perfume? No problem. As long as the volume is no greater than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) and it's stored in a zip-lock bag, you can bring it with you on board.
  • There's a good chance you'll be required to take your shoes off to be X-rayed, so wearing slip-on shoes is always a clever idea.
  • Airlines won't allow any pocket knives or other sharp items to come on board with you. If you must bring these kinds of items, put them in your checked baggage.

Flights to Kota Kinabalu information
Destination airport
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
BKI
Destination city name
Kota Kinabalu
Roundtrip price
₩108,864

Trending flights to Kota Kinabalu

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at ₩54,465 for one-way flights and ₩108,864 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Batik air
Mon, Apr 13 - Wed, Apr 22
ICN
Seoul
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
₩246,300 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
₩246,300
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Batik air flight, departing Mon, Apr 13 from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu, returning Wed, Apr 22, priced at ₩246,300 found 1 hour ago
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