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Sun, Nov 1
General Santos GESKota Kinabalu BKI

£105
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Fri, Oct 30
General Santos GESKota Kinabalu BKI

£114
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Mon, Oct 26
General Santos GESKota Kinabalu BKI

£118
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Mon, Oct 26
General Santos GESKota Kinabalu BKI

£118
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Wed, Oct 28
General Santos GESKota Kinabalu BKI

£122
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Fri, Oct 30
General Santos GESKota Kinabalu BKI

£123
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Sun, Nov 1 – Thu, Nov 5
General Santos GESKota Kinabalu BKI

£227
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Sun, Nov 1 – Thu, Nov 5
General Santos GESKota Kinabalu BKI

£244
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Wed, Oct 28 – Mon, Nov 2
General Santos GESKota Kinabalu BKI

£251
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Fri, Oct 30 – Tue, Nov 3
General Santos GESKota Kinabalu BKI

£253
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Fri, Oct 30 – Mon, Nov 2
General Santos GESKota Kinabalu BKI

£257
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Mon, Oct 26 – Sat, Oct 31
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
157
Flight distance

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

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

Weather in Kota Kinabalu

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January6°C-1°C
February8°C0°C
March12°C2°C
April16°C6°C
May20°C9°C
June25°C14°C
July28°C16°C
August27°C16°C
September22°C12°C
October17°C8°C
November11°C3°C
December7°C0°C
Hottest Month
28°C
July
Coldest month
-1°C
January
Sunny days
263
days per year
Snow days
13
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
10 Oct
21°C14°C
17 Oct
69%
20°C15°C
Sunday
11 Oct
20°C12°C
18 Oct
18%
16°C11°C
Monday
12 Oct
20°C12°C
19 Oct
14°C10°C
Tuesday
13 Oct
20°C13°C
20 Oct
12%
15°C8°C
Wednesday
14 Oct
19°C13°C
21 Oct
19°C9°C
Thursday
15 Oct
21°C13°C
22 Oct
17°C11°C
Friday
16 Oct
49%
21°C14°C
23 Oct
16°C9°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Cebu Pacific, AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Philippine Airlines, and Philippines AirAsia. General Santos and Kota Kinabalu have 157 direct flights per week.

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