Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu takes around 2.7 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu?

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The flight distance between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu is 1630 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu?

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Several carriers operate flights between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Batik Air Malaysia, AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Kuala Lumpur?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta, Singapore, Bangkok, Auckland, Langkawi, Penang, Dhaka, Denpasar, Kuching, Dubai, Manila, Madrid, Ho Chi Minh City, Chennai, Christchurch, Sydney, Melbourne, New Delhi, Surabaya, London.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Kota Kinabalu?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kota Kinabalu and Singapore, Taipei, Hong Kong, Seoul, Manila, Kuala Terengganu, Sandakan, Johor Bahru, Labuan, Miri, Melbourne, Tawau, Kota Bharu, Kuching, Lahad Datu, Penang, Cebu, Sibu, Bandar Seri Begawan, Sydney.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Kuala Lumpur?

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Kuala Lumpur is mainly served by Kuala Lumpur International. But there are other airports nearby, including Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah.

Question 7

What airports are near Kuala Lumpur?

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The main airport in Kuala Lumpur is Kuala Lumpur International. It is also served by Sultan Azlan Shah, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah.

Question 8

What airports are near Kota Kinabalu?

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The main airport in Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu International. It is also served by Kota Kinabalu International, Limbang, Lawas.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu?

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Currently, you can fly between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly, Scoot.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 13

What flights operate between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu?

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Traveling between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 14

How many airports are there near Kuala Lumpur?

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There are a number of airports in and around Kuala Lumpur. The main one is Kuala Lumpur International and other nearby airports include Sultan Azlan Shah, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah

Question 15

How many airports are there near Kota Kinabalu?

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There are a number of airports in and around Kota Kinabalu. The main one is Kota Kinabalu International and other nearby airports include Kota Kinabalu International, Limbang, Lawas.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Kuala Lumpur, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Kota Kinabalu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Kuala Lumpur, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Kota Kinabalu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£32
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£32
Cheapest round-trip	£59
Average round-trip	£67
Nonstop flights in June	£32 – £375

Airline	Mon 27.05	Tue 28.05	Wed 29.05	Thu 30.05	Fri 31.05	Sat 01.06	Sun 02.06
AirAsia	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Malaysia Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Batik Air Malaysia	---	1	2	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 03.06	Tue 04.06	Wed 05.06	Thu 06.06	Fri 07.06	Sat 08.06	Sun 09.06
AirAsia	---	---	---	---	---	3	---
Malaysia Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	1
Batik Air Malaysia	---	---	---	1	---	1	2

Airline	Mon 10.06	Tue 11.06	Wed 12.06	Thu 13.06	Fri 14.06	Sat 15.06	Sun 16.06
AirAsia	4	4	5	10	1	1	3
Malaysia Airlines	---	1	---	3	---	1	6
Batik Air Malaysia	---	2	2	3	---	1	2

Airline	Mon 17.06	Tue 18.06	Wed 19.06	Thu 20.06	Fri 21.06	Sat 22.06	Sun 23.06
AirAsia	5	10	8	8	7	7	6
Malaysia Airlines	1	6	7	6	8	5	3
Batik Air Malaysia	2	2	2	2	1	2	2

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No	0 0
Malaysia Airlines	MAS	MH	No	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Batik Air Malaysia	MXD	OD	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Firefly	FFM	FY	No	No
Scoot	TGW	TR	No	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	28°C	25°C
February	28°C	24°C
March	29°C	25°C
April	29°C	25°C
May	30°C	26°C
June	29°C	26°C
July	29°C	25°C
August	29°C	26°C
September	29°C	25°C
October	29°C	25°C
November	29°C	26°C
December	28°C	25°C