Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur, Sandakan, London, Singapore, Denpasar, Kuching, Tawau, Penang, Cebu, Gunung Mulu National Park, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Lahad Datu, Manila, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket City, Kota Bharu, Sibu, Hanoi, Taipei.

Question 2

What are the most popular routes to and from Kathmandu?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kathmandu and London, Manchester, New Delhi, Birmingham, Bangkok, Pokhara, Sydney, Edinburgh, New York, Dubai, Washington, D.C., Varanasi, Malé, Dallas, Bucharest, Istanbul, Manila, Warsaw, Tel Aviv, Doha.

Question 3

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 4

What airports are near Kathmandu?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Kathmandu is Tribhuvan International. It is also served by Tribhuvan International, Pokhara, Bharatpur, Gautam Buddha, Janakpur, Simara.

Question 5

Which airlines fly between Kota Kinabalu and Kathmandu?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Kota Kinabalu and Kathmandu with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, Air India Limited, IndiGo Airlines.

Question 6

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kota Kinabalu and Kathmandu, 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 Kota Kinabalu and Kathmandu?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Kota Kinabalu and Kathmandu, 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 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 9

How many airports are there near Kathmandu?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Kathmandu. The main one is Tribhuvan International and other nearby airports include Tribhuvan International, Pokhara, Bharatpur, Gautam Buddha, Janakpur, Simara.

Question 10

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kota Kinabalu and Kathmandu 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 Kota Kinabalu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 11

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kota Kinabalu and Kathmandu 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 Kathmandu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 12

What time do flights between Kota Kinabalu and Kathmandu 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 Kota Kinabalu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 13

What time do flights between Kota Kinabalu and Kathmandu 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 Kathmandu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£261
Cheapest round-trip	£565
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Most popular airline	AirAsia

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Prepaid Taxi	20-45 min	Rs 700 – Rs 1,000; fixed rate to Thamel area (~$5–8 USD)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	safe, fixed-price option
Metered Taxi	20-45 min	Rs 400 – Rs 700; metered fare (~$3–5 USD); negotiate before departure	on-demand (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Ride-hailing (Pathao, inDrive)	20-50 min	Rs 300 – Rs 600; app-based fare (~$2–5 USD); varies with demand	on-demand via app (traffic dependent)	app users, cashless payment
Hotel Shuttle / Private Transfer	20-45 min	Rs 1,500 – Rs 3,000; prearranged (~$11–23 USD); often included with hotel booking	prebooked (traffic dependent)	comfort, meet-and-greet
Local Bus / Microbus	30-60 min	Rs 20 – Rs 50; local fare (~$0.15–0.40 USD); crowded, limited luggage space	every 10–20 min during daytime (traffic dependent)	ultra-budget, local experience
Rental Car with Driver	20-45 min	Rs 2,000 – Rs 5,000; half-day hire (~$15–38 USD); self-drive not recommended	prebooked (traffic dependent)	flexibility, onward travel

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No
Malaysia Airlines	MAS	MH	No
Batik Air Malaysia	MXD	OD	No
Air India Limited	AIC	AI	Yes
IndiGo Airlines	IGO	6E	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	15°C	5°C
February	18°C	6°C
March	22°C	10°C
April	26°C	14°C
May	26°C	15°C
June	26°C	18°C
July	24°C	18°C
August	24°C	17°C
September	24°C	16°C
October	22°C	13°C
November	18°C	9°C
December	16°C	6°C

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