Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Bintulu to Kota Kinabalu?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bintulu and Kota Kinabalu takes around 1.0 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Bintulu and Kota Kinabalu?

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The flight distance between Bintulu and Kota Kinabalu is 459 km.

Question 3

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

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Several carriers operate flights between Bintulu and Kota Kinabalu. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include AirAsia.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Bintulu?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Bintulu and Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Miri, Ho Chi Minh City, Perth, Kuching, Guangzhou, Denpasar, Labuan, Seoul, Sibu, Kota Bharu, Johor Bahru, Nanning, Alor Setar, Manila, Penang, Tawau, Kuala Terengganu, Yogyakarta.

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 London, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Denpasar, Sandakan, Manila, Cebu, Tawau, Kuching, Hong Kong, Taipei, Miri, Seoul, Penang, Puerto Princesa, Hanoi, Bangkok, Johor Bahru, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta.

Question 6

What airports are near Bintulu?

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The main airport in Bintulu is Bintulu. It is also served by Miri, Sibu, Bintulu, Mukah.

Question 7

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, Lawas, Limbang.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Bintulu and Kota Kinabalu?

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Currently, you can fly between Bintulu and Kota Kinabalu with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Air Borneo, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between Bintulu and Kota Kinabalu?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Bintulu 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 10

What flights operate between Bintulu and Kota Kinabalu?

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Traveling between Bintulu 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 11

How many airports are there near Bintulu?

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There are a number of airports in and around Bintulu. The main one is Bintulu and other nearby airports include Miri, Sibu, Bintulu, Mukah

Question 12

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, Lawas, Limbang.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Bintulu 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 Bintulu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Bintulu 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 15

What time do flights between Bintulu 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 Bintulu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Bintulu 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	£24
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£47
Cheapest round-trip	£51
Average round-trip	£99
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Airport Taxi (coupon system)	15-30 min	RM 30 – RM 35; fixed coupon fare to city center (~USD 7–8)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience with fixed fare
Grab (ride-hailing)	15-30 min	RM 15 – RM 30; varies by demand and destination (~USD 3–7)	on-demand (traffic dependent)	budget door-to-door service
Airport Bus	20-40 min	RM 5; one-way fare (~USD 1)	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Public Minibus	25-45 min	RM 2 – RM 3; local minibus fare (~USD 0.50)	irregular schedule (traffic dependent)	local experience
Hotel Shuttle	15-35 min	RM 0 – RM 50; complimentary or charged by hotel (~USD 0–11)	by arrangement (traffic dependent)	hotel guests
Rental Car	15-30 min	RM 80 – RM 200; per day rate (~USD 18–45)	on-demand (traffic dependent)	exploring Sabah independently

Airline	Mon 02.11	Tue 03.11	Wed 04.11	Thu 05.11	Fri 06.11	Sat 07.11	Sun 08.11
AirAsia	---	1	---	1	---	1	---
Weekly flights: 3 total	Daily flights: 0.43 average	Most flights: Tuesday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 09.11	Tue 10.11	Wed 11.11	Thu 12.11	Fri 13.11	Sat 14.11	Sun 15.11
AirAsia	---	1	---	1	---	1	---
Weekly flights: 3 total	Daily flights: 0.43 average	Most flights: Tuesday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 16.11	Tue 17.11	Wed 18.11	Thu 19.11	Fri 20.11	Sat 21.11	Sun 22.11
AirAsia	---	1	---	1	---	1	---
Weekly flights: 3 total	Daily flights: 0.43 average	Most flights: Tuesday 1 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No
Malaysia Airlines	MAS	MH	No
Air Borneo	MWG	MY	Yes
Batik Air Malaysia	MXD	OD	No
Firefly	FFM	FY	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	28°C	25°C
February	28°C	24°C
March	28°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	25°C
December	28°C	25°C

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