Cheap flights from Guangzhou to Kota Kinabalu from £96

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Sun, Jul 26
Guangzhou CANKota Kinabalu BKI
£96
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Tue, Jul 21
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Fri, Jul 24
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Mon, Jul 20
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Fri, Jul 24 – Wed, Jul 29
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How much do flights to Kota Kinabalu cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£96

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£202

Cheapest round-trip

£207

Average round-trip

£272

Nonstop flights in July

£96 – £1,195

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
Guangzhou Baiyun International
Arrive to
Kota Kinabalu International
Average flights per week
313
Flight distance
1965 km

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
China Southern Airlines
1111222
AirAsia
1111111
Weekly flights: 17 totalDaily flights: 2.43 averageMost flights: Friday 2 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
China Southern Airlines
2222222
AirAsia
1111111
Weekly flights: 21 totalDaily flights: 3 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
China Southern Airlines
2222222
AirAsia
1111111
Weekly flights: 21 totalDaily flights: 3 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
China Southern Airlines
2222222
AirAsia
1111111
Weekly flights: 21 totalDaily flights: 3 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Guangzhou to Kota Kinabalu

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes
Cathay PacificCPACXNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
Batik Air MalaysiaMXDODNo

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
11 Jul
44%
30°C25°C
18 Jul
80%
30°C26°C
Sunday
12 Jul
57%
30°C25°C
19 Jul
77%
29°C25°C
Monday
13 Jul
63%
30°C26°C
20 Jul
57%
30°C25°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
70%
29°C25°C
21 Jul
36%
30°C25°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
57%
30°C25°C
22 Jul
67%
30°C26°C
Thursday
16 Jul
43%
30°C26°C
23 Jul
77%
27°C24°C
Friday
17 Jul
73%
30°C26°C
24 Jul
19%
28°C25°C
The distance between Guangzhou and Kota Kinabalu is 1965 km. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, China Southern Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, and Batik Air Malaysia. Guangzhou and Kota Kinabalu have 313 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Guangzhou to Kota Kinabalu?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Guangzhou and Kota Kinabalu takes around 3.2 hours.
What is the flight distance between Guangzhou and Kota Kinabalu?
The flight distance between Guangzhou and Kota Kinabalu is 1965 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Guangzhou and Kota Kinabalu?
Several carriers operate flights between Guangzhou and Kota Kinabalu. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include AirAsia, China Southern Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Guangzhou?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Guangzhou and Shanghai, Bangkok, London, Beijing, Manila, Kuala Lumpur, Hangzhou, Edinburgh, Phuket City, Singapore, Chengdu, Jinan, Nanjing, Seoul, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Wenzhou, Qingdao, Phnom Penh, New Delhi.
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 Guangzhou?
The main airport in Guangzhou is Guangzhou Baiyun International. It is also served by Hong Kong International, Guangzhou Baiyun International, Shenzhen Bao an International, Macau International, Zhuhai Jinwan, Huizhou Pingtan, Changzhoudao Airport, Foshan Shadi.
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 Guangzhou and Kota Kinabalu?
Currently, you can fly between Guangzhou and Kota Kinabalu with AirAsia, China Southern Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia.
When’s the best time to travel between Guangzhou and Kota Kinabalu?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Guangzhou 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.
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