Cheap flights from Cebu to Kota Kinabalu from £118

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Fri, May 29
Cebu CEBKota Kinabalu BKI
£118
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Fri, May 29
Cebu CEBKota Kinabalu BKI
£121
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Sun, May 24
Cebu CEBKota Kinabalu BKI
£124
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Fri, May 29
Cebu CEBKota Kinabalu BKI
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Wed, May 27
Cebu CEBKota Kinabalu BKI
£126
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Fri, May 29 – Mon, Jun 1
Cebu CEBKota Kinabalu BKI
£271
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Fri, May 29 – Tue, Jun 2
Cebu CEBKota Kinabalu BKI
£274
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Wed, May 27 – Sat, May 30
Cebu CEBKota Kinabalu BKI
£275
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Wed, May 27 – Sat, May 30
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Wed, May 27 – Mon, Jun 1
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How much do flights to Kota Kinabalu cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£118

Cheapest round-trip

£271

Average round-trip

£323

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

AirAsia

Getting from Kota Kinabalu airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: airport bus and public minibus.

Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Sabah in Malaysian Borneo, is served by Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), located approximately 8 km southwest of the city center. The airport is the second busiest in Malaysia and the main gateway to Sabah's attractions. Several airport transfers to city center options are available, including taxis, ride-hailing services, airport buses, and rental cars. Journey times are relatively short due to the airport's proximity to downtown, though traffic conditions can affect travel times during peak hours.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

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

15-30 min

RM 15-RM 30 (varies by demand and destination (~USD 3–7))

on-demand (traffic dependent)

budget door-to-door service

20-40 min

RM 5 (one-way fare (~USD 1))

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

25-45 min

RM 2-RM 3 (local minibus fare (~USD 0.50))

irregular schedule (traffic dependent)

local experience

15-35 min

RM 0-RM 50 (complimentary or charged by hotel (~USD 0–11))

by arrangement (traffic dependent)

hotel guests

15-30 min

RM 80-RM 200 (per day rate (~USD 18–45))

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring Sabah independently

Notes:

  • Prices in MYR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Airport taxis use a fixed coupon system purchased at the taxi counter inside the arrivals hall.
  • Grab pickup is available at designated areas outside the terminal.
  • Public minibuses may not operate late at night; confirm schedules locally.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Kota Kinabalu

Depart from
Mactan–Cebu International
Arrive to
Kota Kinabalu International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Cebu to Kota Kinabalu

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Cebu PacificCEB5JNo
Philippines AirAsiaEZDZ2No
ScootTGWTRNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Kota Kinabalu

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January28°C25°C
February28°C24°C
March28°C25°C
April29°C25°C
May30°C26°C
June29°C26°C
July29°C25°C
August29°C26°C
September29°C25°C
October29°C25°C
November29°C25°C
December28°C25°C
Hottest Month
30°C
May
Coldest month
24°C
February
Sunny days
171
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
16 May
95%
28°C25°C
23 May
82%
28°C25°C
Sunday
17 May
89%
29°C26°C
24 May
87%
28°C25°C
Monday
18 May
88%
28°C25°C
25 May
88%
29°C25°C
Tuesday
19 May
89%
28°C26°C
26 May
82%
29°C25°C
Wednesday
20 May
81%
29°C25°C
27 May
86%
28°C25°C
Thursday
21 May
82%
29°C25°C
28 May
84%
29°C25°C
Friday
22 May
89%
28°C25°C
29 May
89%
29°C26°C
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Cebu Pacific, Philippines AirAsia, Scoot, and Malaysia Airlines. Cebu and Kota Kinabalu have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Cebu?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cebu and Manila, Del Carmen, London, Busuanga, Palawan, Puerto Princesa, Caticlan, El Nido, Palawan, Davao, Bangkok, Cagayan de Oro, Angeles, Singapore, Manchester, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Iloilo City, Bali, Dumaguete, Butuan, Seoul.
What are the most popular routes to and from Kota Kinabalu?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kota Kinabalu and London, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Denpasar, Sandakan, Manila, Tawau, Kuching, Hong Kong, Taipei, Miri, Seoul, Penang, Puerto Princesa, Hanoi, Bangkok, Johor Bahru, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta, Lahad Datu.
What airports are near Cebu?
The main airport in Cebu is Mactan–Cebu International. It is also served by Mactan–Cebu International, Sibulan.
What airports are near Kota Kinabalu?
The main airport in Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu International. It is also served by Kota Kinabalu International, Lawas, Limbang.
Which airlines fly between Cebu and Kota Kinabalu?
Currently, you can fly between Cebu and Kota Kinabalu with AirAsia, Cebu Pacific, Philippines AirAsia, Scoot, Malaysia Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Cebu and Kota Kinabalu?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cebu 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.
What flights operate between Cebu and Kota Kinabalu?
Traveling between Cebu 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.
How many airports are there near Cebu?
There are a number of airports in and around Cebu. The main one is Mactan–Cebu International and other nearby airports include Mactan–Cebu International, Sibulan
How many airports are there near Kota Kinabalu?
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.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cebu and Kota Kinabalu depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cebu and Kota Kinabalu arrive?
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