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Cheap round-trip flights to Kota Kinabalu

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at ฿1,108 for one-way flights and ฿2,219 for round trip, for the period specified. Be sure to select the 'Direct flights only' box above if you are looking for a non stop route. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

AirAsia
Fri, 21 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug
TWU
Tawau
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
฿2,219 Return, found 21 hours ago
฿2,219
Return
found 21 hours ago
Select AirAsia flight, departing Fri, 21 Aug from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu, returning Sun, 23 Aug, priced at ฿2,219 found 21 hours ago
Firefly
Wed, 13 Jan - Fri, 15 Jan
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
฿3,690 Return, found 4 days ago
฿3,690
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Firefly flight, departing Wed, 13 Jan from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, returning Fri, 15 Jan, priced at ฿3,690 found 4 days ago
Batik air
Fri, 21 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug
TWU
Tawau
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
฿3,795 Return, found 21 hours ago
฿3,795
Return
found 21 hours ago
Select Batik air flight, departing Fri, 21 Aug from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu, returning Sun, 23 Aug, priced at ฿3,795 found 21 hours ago
Scoot
Sat, 17 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct
SIN
Singapore
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
฿4,452 Return, found 4 days ago
฿4,452
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Scoot flight, departing Sat, 17 Oct from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu, returning Sat, 24 Oct, priced at ฿4,452 found 4 days ago
Jeju Air with Bag
Sat, 18 Jul - Thu, 23 Jul
ICN
Seoul
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
฿7,413 Return, found 3 days ago
฿7,413
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Jeju Air with Bag flight, departing Sat, 18 Jul from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu, returning Thu, 23 Jul, priced at ฿7,413 found 3 days ago

Frequently asked questions

What is the name of Kota Kinabalu's airport?
Many travellers 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 kilometres from the city centre.
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 kilometres 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, travellers 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 holiday? 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. Familiarise 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 favourite movies are good options. If you hope to catch more than just forty winks, a comfy neck pillow and some noise-cancelling 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 millilitres).

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 travellers know, the secret is to be well organised 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.
  • Travelling with your favourite perfume? No problem. As long as the volume is no greater than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres) 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.

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Travel information

Destination airport
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
BKI
Destination city name
Kota Kinabalu
Return price
฿3,690

Trending flights to Kota Kinabalu

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at ฿1,108 for one-way flights and ฿2,219 for round trip, for the period specified. Be sure to select the 'Direct flights only' box above if you are looking for a non stop route. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Scoot
Fri, 9 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct
HKT
Phuket
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
฿7,018 Return, found 2 days ago
฿7,018
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Scoot flight, departing Fri, 9 Oct from Phuket to Kota Kinabalu, returning Tue, 13 Oct, priced at ฿7,018 found 2 days ago
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