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Mon, Nov 16
Ipoh IPHKota Kinabalu BKI

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Thu, Nov 19
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Tue, Nov 17
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Wed, Nov 18
Ipoh IPHKota Kinabalu BKI

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Sun, Nov 15 – Wed, Nov 18
Ipoh IPHKota Kinabalu BKI

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Mon, Nov 16 – Wed, Nov 18
Ipoh IPHKota Kinabalu BKI

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Mon, Nov 16 – Thu, Nov 19
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Tue, Nov 17 – Thu, Nov 19
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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
Sultan Azlan Shah
Arrive to
Kota Kinabalu International
Average flights per week
151
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Ipoh to Kota Kinabalu

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

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
166
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
7 Nov
71%
29°C26°C
14 Nov
81%
29°C26°C
Sunday
8 Nov
58%
30°C26°C
15 Nov
84%
28°C26°C
Monday
9 Nov
63%
29°C26°C
16 Nov
85%
28°C26°C
Tuesday
10 Nov
85%
28°C26°C
17 Nov
83%
29°C26°C
Wednesday
11 Nov
47%
30°C26°C
18 Nov
76%
29°C26°C
Thursday
12 Nov
82%
28°C26°C
19 Nov
56%
29°C27°C
Friday
13 Nov
82%
29°C26°C
20 Nov
67%
29°C27°C
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Scoot, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, and Singapore Airlines. Ipoh and Kota Kinabalu have 151 direct flights per week.

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