Cheap flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Kota Kinabalu from £108

Cheap flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Kota Kinabalu from £108

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Tue, Jul 21
Ho Chi Minh City SGNKota Kinabalu BKI
£108
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Sat, Jul 25
Ho Chi Minh City SGNKota Kinabalu BKI
£108
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Sat, Jul 25
Ho Chi Minh City SGNKota Kinabalu BKI
£108
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Sat, Jul 25
Ho Chi Minh City SGNKota Kinabalu BKI
£117
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Sat, Jul 25
Ho Chi Minh City SGNKota Kinabalu BKI
£123
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Tue, Jul 21
Ho Chi Minh City SGNKota Kinabalu BKI
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Sat, Jul 25 – Tue, Jul 28
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£240
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Sat, Jul 25 – Wed, Jul 29
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£240
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Sat, Jul 25 – Wed, Jul 29
Ho Chi Minh City SGNKota Kinabalu BKI
£244
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Tue, Jul 21 – Fri, Jul 24
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£246
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Tue, Jul 21 – Sat, Jul 25
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£252
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Sat, Jul 25 – Tue, Jul 28
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How much do flights to Kota Kinabalu cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£108

Cheapest round-trip

£240

Average round-trip

£345

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

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
Tan Son Nhat International
Arrive to
Kota Kinabalu International
Average flights per week
382
Flight distance

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 29.06Tue 30.06Wed 01.07Thu 02.07Fri 03.07Sat 04.07Sun 05.07
AirAsia
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Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
AirAsia
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
AirAsia
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
AirAsia
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights

Check-in for a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Kota Kinabalu

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
VietJet AirVJCVJYes
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
Vietnam AirlinesHVNVNYes
Philippine AirlinesPALPRYes

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
4 Jul
80%
30°C25°C
11 Jul
36%
30°C26°C
Sunday
5 Jul
78%
29°C25°C
12 Jul
61%
30°C26°C
Monday
6 Jul
71%
29°C26°C
13 Jul
75%
29°C25°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
67%
29°C25°C
14 Jul
68%
28°C25°C
Wednesday
8 Jul
69%
29°C25°C
15 Jul
76%
28°C25°C
Thursday
9 Jul
82%
29°C25°C
16 Jul
60%
29°C25°C
Friday
10 Jul
18%
29°C25°C
17 Jul
57%
30°C25°C
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, VietJet Air, Malaysia Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, and Philippine Airlines. Ho Chi Minh City and Kota Kinabalu have 382 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Ho Chi Minh City?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Ho Chi Minh City and London, Da Nang, Bangkok, Hanoi, Phú Quốc, Manila, Nha Trang, Bali, Phuket Province, Singapore, Phuket City, Manchester, Phnom Penh, Denpasar, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Cebu, Da Lat, Melbourne, Sydney.
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, Jakarta, Lahad Datu.
What airports are near Ho Chi Minh City?
The main airport in Ho Chi Minh City is Tan Son Nhat International. It is also served by Tan Son Nhat International, Can Tho International, Lien Khuong, Rach Gia.
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 Ho Chi Minh City and Kota Kinabalu?
Currently, you can fly between Ho Chi Minh City and Kota Kinabalu with AirAsia, VietJet Air, Malaysia Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Philippine Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Ho Chi Minh City and Kota Kinabalu?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Ho Chi Minh City 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 Ho Chi Minh City and Kota Kinabalu?
Traveling between Ho Chi Minh City 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 Ho Chi Minh City?
There are a number of airports in and around Ho Chi Minh City. The main one is Tan Son Nhat International and other nearby airports include Tan Son Nhat International, Can Tho International, Lien Khuong, Rach Gia
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 Ho Chi Minh City and Kota Kinabalu depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Kota Kinabalu arrive?
What time do flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Kota Kinabalu depart?
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