Cheap flights from Ipoh to Kota Kinabalu from £130

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Thu, May 28
Ipoh IPHKota Kinabalu BKI
£130
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Fri, May 29
Ipoh IPHKota Kinabalu BKI
£166
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Wed, May 27
Ipoh IPHKota Kinabalu BKI
£169
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Tue, May 26
Ipoh IPHKota Kinabalu BKI
£169
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Sat, May 30
Ipoh IPHKota Kinabalu BKI
£181
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1 stop
Mon, May 25
Ipoh IPHKota Kinabalu BKI
£187
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Thu, May 28 – Sun, May 31
Ipoh IPHKota Kinabalu BKI
£295
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Tue, May 26 – Thu, May 28
Ipoh IPHKota Kinabalu BKI
£305
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Thu, May 28 – Sat, May 30
Ipoh IPHKota Kinabalu BKI
£307
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Tue, May 26 – Fri, May 29
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£307
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Wed, May 27 – Fri, May 29
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Mon, May 25 – Fri, May 29
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How much do flights to Kota Kinabalu cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£130

Cheapest round-trip

£295

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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
Sultan Azlan Shah
Arrive to
Kota Kinabalu International
Average flights per week
134
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Ipoh to Kota Kinabalu

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
ScootTGWTRNo
Batik Air MalaysiaMXDODNo
FireflyFFMFYNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo

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
9 May
93%
29°C25°C
16 May
89%
29°C25°C
Sunday
10 May
86%
28°C26°C
17 May
89%
29°C26°C
Monday
11 May
89%
29°C25°C
18 May
85%
29°C26°C
Tuesday
12 May
87%
29°C25°C
19 May
88%
28°C26°C
Wednesday
13 May
89%
28°C25°C
20 May
30°C25°C
Thursday
14 May
56%
28°C25°C
21 May
83%
30°C25°C
Friday
15 May
29°C25°C
22 May
87%
29°C26°C
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Scoot, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly, and Malaysia Airlines. Ipoh and Kota Kinabalu have 134 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Ipoh?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Ipoh and Singapore, Johor Bahru, Kuala Lumpur, Wellington, Langkawi, Dubai, Toronto, Darwin, Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok, Manila, Jakarta, Kuching.
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 Ipoh?
The main airport in Ipoh is Sultan Azlan Shah. It is also served by Kuala Lumpur International, Penang International, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, Sultan Abdul Halim, Sultan Azlan Shah.
What airports are near Kota Kinabalu?
The main airport in Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu International. It is also served by Kota Kinabalu International, Lawas, Limbang.
Which airlines fly between Ipoh and Kota Kinabalu?
Currently, you can fly between Ipoh and Kota Kinabalu with AirAsia, Scoot, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Ipoh and Kota Kinabalu?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Ipoh 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 Ipoh and Kota Kinabalu?
Traveling between Ipoh 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 Ipoh?
There are a number of airports in and around Ipoh. The main one is Sultan Azlan Shah and other nearby airports include Kuala Lumpur International, Penang International, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, Sultan Abdul Halim, Sultan Azlan Shah
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, Lawas, Limbang.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Ipoh and Kota Kinabalu depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Ipoh and Kota Kinabalu arrive?
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