What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu?

Kota Kinabalu (BKI), located 5.8 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Kota Kinabalu.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Kota Kinabalu is currently March ; with December being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

Can I find cheaper flights to Kota Kinabalu if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Scoot is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Kota Kinabalu?

Kota Kinabalu is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Kota Kinabalu. One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu typically cost $27, while return flights cost around $112.

How much is a return flight to Kota Kinabalu?

A return flight to Kota Kinabalu will typically cost around $87, however they can be found for as little as $73.

Where does the fastest flight to Kota Kinabalu depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Kota Kinabalu, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 35 minutes).

Does Kota Kinabalu have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Kota Kinabalu can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Kota Kinabalu?

Yes. Kota Kinabalu has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Survivor Lodge Pulau Tiga is the closest property to Kota Kinabalu (0.0 km away from Kota Kinabalu).

$521+ Flights to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

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Return from	$572
One-way from	$521
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$975

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45h 25m total
Sydney to Kota Kinabalu

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Sat 2/813:10SYD - BKI

1 stop24h 05mScoot

Sat 9/812:15BKI - SYD

1 stop21h 20mScoot

Deal found 18/6$572

Sat 2/813:10SYD - BKI

2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 9/816:50BKI - SYD

2 stops16h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/6$612

Sat 2/820:30SYD - BKI

1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern

Fri 8/801:30BKI - SYD

1 stop33h 05mChina Eastern

Deal found 18/6$1,176

Fri 1/821:45SYD - BKI

1 stop22h 35mChina Southern

Thu 7/803:30BKI - SYD

1 stop14h 10mChina Southern

Deal found 17/6$1,209

Fri 18/710:10SYD - BKI

2 stops37h 25mPhilippine Airlines

Mon 21/722:20BKI - SYD

2 stops31h 40mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 18/6$1,419

Tue 1/722:10SYD - BKI

2 stops18h 00mMalaysia Airlines

Sat 12/705:20BKI - SYD

1 stop12h 15mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 17/6$1,754

Mon 23/607:05SYD - BKI

2 stops16h 25mBatik Air

Sun 29/607:00BKI - SYD

2 stops21h 05mBatik Air

Deal found 18/6$2,274

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Sat 2/813:10SYD - BKI

1 stop24h 05mScoot

Sat 9/812:15BKI - SYD

1 stop21h 20mScoot

Deal found 18/6$572

Sat 2/813:10SYD - BKI

2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 9/816:50BKI - SYD

2 stops16h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/6$612

Sat 2/820:30SYD - BKI

1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern

Fri 8/801:30BKI - SYD

1 stop33h 05mChina Eastern

Deal found 18/6$1,176

Fri 1/821:45SYD - BKI

1 stop22h 35mChina Southern

Thu 7/803:30BKI - SYD

1 stop14h 10mChina Southern

Deal found 17/6$1,209

Fri 18/710:10SYD - BKI

2 stops37h 25mPhilippine Airlines

Mon 21/722:20BKI - SYD

2 stops31h 40mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 18/6$1,419

Tue 1/722:10SYD - BKI

2 stops18h 00mMalaysia Airlines

Sat 12/705:20BKI - SYD

1 stop12h 15mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 17/6$1,754

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Mon 23/607:05SYD - BKI

2 stops16h 25mBatik Air

Sun 29/607:00BKI - SYD

2 stops21h 05mBatik Air

Deal found 18/6$2,274

Sat 28/610:10SYD - BKI

1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 8/717:10BKI - SYD

2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/6$878

Sat 28/611:50SYD - BKI

2 stops38h 40mChina Eastern

Mon 7/701:30BKI - SYD

1 stop29h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 17/6$2,597

Tue 1/712:50SYD - BKI

1 stop33h 20mScoot

Sat 12/712:15BKI - SYD

1 stop21h 20mScoot

Deal found 17/6$1,249

Tue 1/722:10SYD - BKI

2 stops18h 00mMalaysia Airlines

Sat 12/705:20BKI - SYD

1 stop12h 15mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 17/6$1,754

Tue 15/720:30SYD - BKI

1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern

Mon 21/701:30BKI - SYD

1 stop33h 05mChina Eastern

Deal found 17/6$1,333

Fri 18/710:10SYD - BKI

2 stops37h 25mPhilippine Airlines

Mon 21/722:20BKI - SYD

2 stops31h 40mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 18/6$1,419

Tue 22/720:45SYD - BKI

1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 25/706:00BKI - SYD

2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/6$718

Tue 22/721:45SYD - BKI

1 stop22h 35mChina Southern

Thu 24/703:30BKI - SYD

1 stop26h 55mChina Southern

Deal found 17/6$1,541

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Sat 28/610:10SYD - BKI

1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/6$521

Mon 15/1221:45SYD - BKI

1 stop16h 45mScoot

Deal found 18/6$760

Wed 25/607:05SYD - BKI

3 stops56h 20mBatik Air

Deal found 19/6$1,510

Tue 24/622:10SYD - BKI

1 stop28h 30mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 19/6$2,505

Fri 27/611:00SYD - BKI

1 stop12h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 19/6$4,531

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Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/8

13:10-11:15

1 stop24h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 9/8

12:15-11:35

1 stop21h 20m

$572

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/8

13:10-22:45

2 stops35h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 9/8

16:50-11:35

2 stops16h 45m

$612

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/8

20:30-00:30

1 stop30h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 8/8

01:30-12:35

1 stop33h 05m

$1,176

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/8

21:45-18:20

1 stop22h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 7/8

03:30-19:40

1 stop14h 10m

$1,209

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 18/7

10:10-21:35

2 stops37h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 21/7

22:20-08:00

2 stops31h 40m

$1,419

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/7

22:10-14:10

2 stops18h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 12/7

05:20-19:35

1 stop12h 15m

$1,754

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 15/12

07:20-23:00

3 stops42h 40m

$572

SydneyKota Kinabalu

SYD - BKI

SYDBKI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 15/12

21:45-11:30

1 stop16h 45m

$760

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When is the best time to book a flight to Kota Kinabalu?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Kota Kinabalu, you should look to book at least 56 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Kota Kinabalu?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu takes 15 hours 0 minutes. Flights to Kota Kinabalu from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu are Malaysia Airlines, Scoot and Singapore Airlines.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Kota Kinabalu are Scoot, Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines.

Rainfall in Kota Kinabalu by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kota Kinabalu ranges from 60.0 - 351.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 351.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Kota Kinabalu when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Kota Kinabalu by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kota Kinabalu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,310 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,310 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,310 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

China Southern

7.5

Good

99 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,310 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Malaysia Airlines

7.4

Good

263 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,310 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Philippine Airlines

7.2

Good

875 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,310 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

China Eastern

7.1

Good

152 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,310 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

FAQs about flying to Kota Kinabalu

Getting around Kota Kinabalu

There are minibus and van services which locals use to get around the town, and these are a budget-friendly option for travellers. Taxis are plentiful, but unlike the airport service, you will need to haggle to agree the fare you want to pay. The city is small and getting around on foot is relatively simple if you’re aware of traffic.

Getting Downtown from the airport

Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) is the second busiest airport in Malaysia, and the main point of entry into Sabah for wildlife lovers who come for the famous orangutan and for divers who come for world class dive sites and great beaches. The airport is 7 km from the city centre and most international flights arrive at the Terminal 1. There is an hourly shuttle bus service from the airport to Wawasan Centre, and there is also a minibus shuttle. There are also taxis available from outside each terminal. You can buy a taxi coupon to cover the fixed rate fare which you simply hand to your driver.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu?
Kota Kinabalu (BKI), located 5.8 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Kota Kinabalu.
Can I find cheaper flights to Kota Kinabalu if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Kota Kinabalu?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Scoot is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Kota Kinabalu?
Kota Kinabalu is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Kota Kinabalu. One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu typically cost $27, while return flights cost around $112.
How much is a return flight to Kota Kinabalu?
A return flight to Kota Kinabalu will typically cost around $87, however they can be found for as little as $73.
Where does the fastest flight to Kota Kinabalu depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Kota Kinabalu, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 35 minutes).
Does Kota Kinabalu have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Kota Kinabalu can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Kota Kinabalu?
Yes. Kota Kinabalu has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Survivor Lodge Pulau Tiga is the closest property to Kota Kinabalu (0.0 km away from Kota Kinabalu).

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu?

Can I find cheaper flights to Kota Kinabalu if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

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