Cheap flights from Kharkiv to Kota Kinabalu from £425

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Due to the war in Ukraine, we currently can’t offer itineraries from Kharkiv to Kota Kinabalu. You can check out our flight options to nearby cities.

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3 stops
Mon, Apr 27
Iași IASKota Kinabalu BKI
£425
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3 stops
Mon, Apr 27
Iași IASKota Kinabalu BKI
£426
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3 stops
Tue, Apr 28
Iași IASKota Kinabalu BKI
£485
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3 stops
Sun, Apr 26
Iași IASKota Kinabalu BKI
£507
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3 stops
Sun, Apr 26
Iași IASKota Kinabalu BKI
£521
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3 stops
Wed, Apr 29
Iași IASKota Kinabalu BKI
£548
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3 stops
Fri, May 1 – Fri, May 8
Iași IASKota Kinabalu BKI
£950
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Fri, May 1 – Sat, May 9
Iași IASKota Kinabalu BKI
£962
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3 stops
Sun, Apr 26 – Sat, May 2
Iași IASKota Kinabalu BKI
£982
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3 stops
Sun, Apr 26 – Sat, May 2
Iași IASKota Kinabalu BKI
£983
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3 stops
Tue, Apr 28 – Tue, May 5
Iași IASKota Kinabalu BKI
£997
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Wed, Apr 29 – Wed, May 6
Iași IASKota Kinabalu BKI
£1,015
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How much do flights to Kota Kinabalu cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£425

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£709

Cheapest round-trip

£950

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Qatar Airways

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
Kharkiv International
Arrive to
Kota Kinabalu International
Average flights per week
41
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Kharkiv to Kota Kinabalu

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
PegasusPGTPCNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
Ukraine International AirlinesAUIPSYes

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
170
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Apr
82%
29°C24°C
18 Apr
29°C24°C
Sunday
12 Apr
88%
29°C25°C
19 Apr
29°C24°C
Monday
13 Apr
87%
29°C25°C
20 Apr
29°C24°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
29°C25°C
21 Apr
88%
29°C25°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
29°C25°C
22 Apr
86%
29°C25°C
Thursday
16 Apr
29°C24°C
23 Apr
86%
30°C25°C
Friday
17 Apr
29°C24°C
24 Apr
76%
30°C26°C
Travelers usually depart from Kharkiv International, Kharkiv Bus Station, Kharkiv Train Station, Kharkiv - Kholodna Hora, or Kharkiv - Sportyvna when they travel from Kharkiv to Kota Kinabalu. The most popular airlines for this route are Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, Malaysia Airlines, and Ukraine International Airlines. Kharkiv and Kota Kinabalu have 41 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

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 Kharkiv and Kota Kinabalu?
Currently, you can fly between Kharkiv and Kota Kinabalu with Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, Malaysia Airlines, Ukraine International Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Kharkiv and Kota Kinabalu?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kharkiv 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 Kharkiv and Kota Kinabalu?
Traveling between Kharkiv 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 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 Kharkiv and Kota Kinabalu depart?
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 Kharkiv, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kharkiv and Kota Kinabalu arrive?
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.
What time do flights between Kharkiv and Kota Kinabalu depart?
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 Kharkiv, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do flights between Kharkiv and Kota Kinabalu arrive?
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.

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