Cheap flights from General Santos to Kota Kinabalu from £98

Cheap flights from General Santos to Kota Kinabalu from £98

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Wed, Sep 16
General Santos GESKota Kinabalu BKI

£98
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Fri, Sep 18
General Santos GESKota Kinabalu BKI

£100
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Fri, Sep 18
General Santos GESKota Kinabalu BKI

£101
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Mon, Sep 14
General Santos GESKota Kinabalu BKI

£102
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Sun, Sep 20
General Santos GESKota Kinabalu BKI

£107
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Wed, Sep 16
General Santos GESKota Kinabalu BKI

£108
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Wed, Sep 16 – Mon, Sep 21
General Santos GESKota Kinabalu BKI

£208
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Fri, Sep 18 – Tue, Sep 22
General Santos GESKota Kinabalu BKI

£212
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Fri, Sep 18 – Mon, Sep 21
General Santos GESKota Kinabalu BKI

£216
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Mon, Sep 14 – Thu, Sep 17
General Santos GESKota Kinabalu BKI

£216
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Mon, Sep 14 – Sat, Sep 19
General Santos GESKota Kinabalu BKI

£217
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Wed, Sep 16 – Sat, Sep 19
General Santos GESKota Kinabalu BKI

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Getting from Kota Kinabalu airport to the city center

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.

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
General Santos International
Arrive to
Kota Kinabalu International
Average flights per week
179
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from General Santos to Kota Kinabalu

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

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
174
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
22 Aug
13%
29°C28°C
29 Aug
83%
29°C28°C
Sunday
23 Aug
18%
29°C27°C
30 Aug
85%
29°C27°C
Monday
24 Aug
75%
30°C28°C
31 Aug
75%
29°C27°C
Tuesday
25 Aug
82%
30°C27°C
1 Sep
86%
30°C26°C
Wednesday
26 Aug
83%
29°C27°C
2 Sep
75%
29°C27°C
Thursday
27 Aug
68%
30°C27°C
3 Sep
48%
29°C27°C
Friday
28 Aug
82%
29°C28°C
4 Sep
81%
29°C28°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Cebu Pacific, AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Philippines AirAsia, and Philippine Airlines. General Santos and Kota Kinabalu have 179 direct flights per week.

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