Cheap flights from Fukuoka to Kota Kinabalu from £142

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Mon, May 18
Fukuoka FUKKota Kinabalu BKI
£142
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Wed, May 20
Fukuoka FUKKota Kinabalu BKI
£149
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Sat, May 23
Fukuoka FUKKota Kinabalu BKI
£153
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1 stop
Sat, May 23
Fukuoka FUKKota Kinabalu BKI
£155
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Sat, May 23
Fukuoka FUKKota Kinabalu BKI
£155
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1 stop
Wed, May 20
Fukuoka FUKKota Kinabalu BKI
£165
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1 stop
Mon, May 18 – Thu, May 21
Fukuoka FUKKota Kinabalu BKI
£334
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Mon, May 18 – Thu, May 21
Fukuoka FUKKota Kinabalu BKI
£347
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Mon, May 18 – Thu, May 21
Fukuoka FUKKota Kinabalu BKI
£354
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Sat, May 23 – Tue, May 26
Fukuoka FUKKota Kinabalu BKI
£377
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Sat, May 23 – Tue, May 26
Fukuoka FUKKota Kinabalu BKI
£385
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Sat, May 23 – Tue, May 26
Fukuoka FUKKota Kinabalu BKI
£387
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How much do flights to Kota Kinabalu cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£142

Cheapest round-trip

£334

Average round-trip

£365

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
Fukuoka
Arrive to
Kota Kinabalu International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Fukuoka to Kota Kinabalu in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 20.04Tue 21.04Wed 22.04Thu 23.04Fri 24.04Sat 25.04Sun 26.04
AirAsia
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 27.04Tue 28.04Wed 29.04Thu 30.04Fri 01.05Sat 02.05Sun 03.05
AirAsia
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 04.05Tue 05.05Wed 06.05Thu 07.05Fri 08.05Sat 09.05Sun 10.05
AirAsia
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
AirAsia
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights

Check-in for a flight from Fukuoka to Kota Kinabalu

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Hong Kong Express AirwaysHKEUONo
Skymark AirlinesSKYBCNo
ScootTGWTRNo
Tway AirlinesTWBTWYes

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
170
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
25 Apr
31°C26°C
2 May
89%
27°C25°C
Sunday
26 Apr
78%
30°C26°C
3 May
79%
28°C25°C
Monday
27 Apr
87%
30°C26°C
4 May
28°C25°C
Tuesday
28 Apr
89%
29°C25°C
5 May
29°C25°C
Wednesday
29 Apr
89%
28°C25°C
6 May
86%
29°C25°C
Thursday
30 Apr
89%
28°C25°C
7 May
81%
29°C25°C
Friday
1 May
86%
28°C25°C
8 May
29°C25°C
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Hong Kong Express Airways, Skymark Airlines, Scoot, and Tway Airlines. Fukuoka and Kota Kinabalu have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What airports are near Fukuoka?
The main airport in Fukuoka is Fukuoka. It is also served by Fukuoka, Kagoshima, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Oita, Miyazaki, Kitakyushu, Yamaguchi Ube, Iwami, Saga.
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 Fukuoka and Kota Kinabalu?
Currently, you can fly between Fukuoka and Kota Kinabalu with AirAsia, Hong Kong Express Airways, Skymark Airlines, Scoot, Tway Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Fukuoka and Kota Kinabalu?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Fukuoka 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 Fukuoka and Kota Kinabalu?
Traveling between Fukuoka 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 Fukuoka?
There are a number of airports in and around Fukuoka. The main one is Fukuoka and other nearby airports include Fukuoka, Kagoshima, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Oita, Miyazaki, Kitakyushu, Yamaguchi Ube, Iwami, Saga
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 Fukuoka 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 Fukuoka, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Fukuoka 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 Fukuoka and Kota Kinabalu depart?
What time do flights between Fukuoka and Kota Kinabalu arrive?

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