Question 1

What are the most popular routes to and from Hanoi?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Hanoi and Da Nang, London, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Manila, Bali, Chiang Mai, Phuket City, Phú Quốc, Phuket Province, Siem Reap, Singapore, Manchester, Denpasar, Nha Trang, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, Hue, Surat Thani Province, Sydney.

Question 2

What are the most popular routes to and from Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

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, Bangkok, Johor Bahru, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta, Lahad Datu.

Question 3

What airports are near Hanoi?

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The main airport in Hanoi is Noi Bai International. It is also served by Noi Bai International, Cat Bi International, Thanh Hoa Tho Xuan, Van Don International Airport.

Question 4

What airports are near Kota Kinabalu?

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The main airport in Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu International. It is also served by Kota Kinabalu International, Limbang, Lawas.

Question 5

Which airlines fly between Hanoi and Kota Kinabalu?

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Currently, you can fly between Hanoi and Kota Kinabalu with AirAsia, VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, China Southern Airlines.

Question 6

When’s the best time to travel between Hanoi and Kota Kinabalu?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Hanoi 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.

Question 7

What flights operate between Hanoi and Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Hanoi 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.

Question 8

How many airports are there near Hanoi?

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There are a number of airports in and around Hanoi. The main one is Noi Bai International and other nearby airports include Noi Bai International, Cat Bi International, Thanh Hoa Tho Xuan, Van Don International Airport

Question 9

How many airports are there near Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Hanoi and Kota Kinabalu depart?

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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 Hanoi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 11

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Hanoi and Kota Kinabalu arrive?

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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.

Question 12

What time do flights between Hanoi and Kota Kinabalu depart?

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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 Hanoi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 13

What time do flights between Hanoi and Kota Kinabalu arrive?

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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.

Cheapest one-way trip	£123
Cheapest round-trip	£249
Average round-trip	£287
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Most popular airline	AirAsia

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Airport Taxi (coupon system)	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
Grab (ride-hailing)	15-30 min	RM 15 – RM 30; varies by demand and destination (~USD 3–7)	on-demand (traffic dependent)	budget door-to-door service
Airport Bus	20-40 min	RM 5; one-way fare (~USD 1)	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Public Minibus	25-45 min	RM 2 – RM 3; local minibus fare (~USD 0.50)	irregular schedule (traffic dependent)	local experience
Hotel Shuttle	15-35 min	RM 0 – RM 50; complimentary or charged by hotel (~USD 0–11)	by arrangement (traffic dependent)	hotel guests
Rental Car	15-30 min	RM 80 – RM 200; per day rate (~USD 18–45)	on-demand (traffic dependent)	exploring Sabah independently

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No
VietJet Air	VJC	VJ	Yes
Vietnam Airlines	HVN	VN	Yes
Malaysia Airlines	MAS	MH	No
China Southern Airlines	CSN	CZ	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	28°C	25°C
February	28°C	24°C
March	28°C	25°C
April	29°C	25°C
May	30°C	26°C
June	29°C	26°C
July	29°C	25°C
August	29°C	26°C
September	29°C	25°C
October	29°C	25°C
November	29°C	25°C
December	28°C	25°C

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