Cheap flights from El Nido, Palawan to Kota Kinabalu from £225

Cheap flights from El Nido, Palawan to Kota Kinabalu from £225

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Sun, Jun 14
El Nido, Palawan ENIKota Kinabalu BKI
£225
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Fri, Jun 12
El Nido, Palawan ENIKota Kinabalu BKI
£237
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Mon, Jun 15
El Nido, Palawan ENIKota Kinabalu BKI
£238
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2 stops
Fri, Jun 12
El Nido, Palawan ENIKota Kinabalu BKI
£239
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2 stops
Wed, Jun 10
El Nido, Palawan ENIKota Kinabalu BKI
£245
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2 stops
Mon, Jun 15
El Nido, Palawan ENIKota Kinabalu BKI
£256
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Wed, Jun 10 – Sat, Jun 13
El Nido, Palawan ENIKota Kinabalu BKI
£460
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Mon, Jun 15 – Sat, Jun 20
El Nido, Palawan ENIKota Kinabalu BKI
£462
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2 stops
Wed, Jun 10 – Sat, Jun 13
El Nido, Palawan ENIKota Kinabalu BKI
£464
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2 stops
Wed, Jun 10 – Sat, Jun 13
El Nido, Palawan ENIKota Kinabalu BKI
£480
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2 stops
Mon, Jun 15 – Sat, Jun 20
El Nido, Palawan ENIKota Kinabalu BKI
£490
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2 stops
Fri, Jun 12 – Tue, Jun 16
El Nido, Palawan ENIKota Kinabalu BKI
£506
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How much do flights to Kota Kinabalu cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£225

Cheapest round-trip

£460

Average round-trip

£567

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

CebGo

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
El Nido
Arrive to
Kota Kinabalu International
Average flights per week
211
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from El Nido, Palawan to Kota Kinabalu

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
CebGoSRQDGNo
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
AirswiftATXT6No
Philippines AirAsiaEZDZ2No
Cebu PacificCEB5JNo

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
30 May
93%
29°C25°C
6 Jun
29°C25°C
Sunday
31 May
87%
30°C26°C
7 Jun
80%
30°C25°C
Monday
1 Jun
89%
30°C25°C
8 Jun
75%
30°C26°C
Tuesday
2 Jun
82%
30°C26°C
9 Jun
72%
29°C26°C
Wednesday
3 Jun
89%
28°C26°C
10 Jun
74%
30°C25°C
Thursday
4 Jun
86%
30°C26°C
11 Jun
83%
31°C26°C
Friday
5 Jun
84%
27°C25°C
12 Jun
30°C26°C
The most popular airlines for this route are CebGo, AirAsia, Airswift, Philippines AirAsia, and Cebu Pacific. El Nido, Palawan and Kota Kinabalu have 211 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from El Nido, Palawan?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as El Nido, Palawan and Manila, Cebu, Caticlan, Busuanga, Palawan, Del Carmen, Panglao, Angeles, Bangkok, London, Singapore, Hong Kong, Bali, Denpasar, Hanoi, Osaka, Sydney, Phuket Province, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur.
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, Cebu, Tawau, Kuching, Hong Kong, Taipei, Miri, Seoul, Penang, Puerto Princesa, Hanoi, Bangkok, Johor Bahru, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta.
What airports are near Kota Kinabalu?
The main airport in Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu International. It is also served by Kota Kinabalu International, Limbang, Lawas.
Which airlines fly between El Nido, Palawan and Kota Kinabalu?
Currently, you can fly between El Nido, Palawan and Kota Kinabalu with CebGo, AirAsia, Airswift, Philippines AirAsia, Cebu Pacific.
When’s the best time to travel between El Nido, Palawan and Kota Kinabalu?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between El Nido, Palawan 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 El Nido, Palawan and Kota Kinabalu?
Traveling between El Nido, Palawan 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 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, Limbang, Lawas.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between El Nido, Palawan and Kota Kinabalu depart?
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 El Nido, Palawan, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between El Nido, Palawan and Kota Kinabalu arrive?
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.
What time do flights between El Nido, Palawan and Kota Kinabalu depart?
What time do flights between El Nido, Palawan and Kota Kinabalu arrive?

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