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 Ko Samui?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Ko Samui and London, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket Province, Phuket City, Bali, Singapore, Manchester, Denpasar, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City, Tel Aviv, Krabi, Da Nang, Manila, Hanoi, Dubai, Brisbane, Perth, Colombo.

Question 3

What airports are near Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

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 Ko Samui?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Ko Samui is Samui. It is also served by Samui, Surat Thani International, Nakhon Si Thammarat.

Question 5

Which airlines fly between Kota Kinabalu and Ko Samui?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Kota Kinabalu and Ko Samui with Scoot, Bangkok Airways, AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Kota Kinabalu and Ko Samui, 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 Ko Samui?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Ko Samui. The main one is Samui and other nearby airports include Samui, Surat Thani International, Nakhon Si Thammarat.

Question 10

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kota Kinabalu and Ko Samui depart?

Accepted Answer

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 Ko Samui arrive?

Accepted Answer

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 Ko Samui, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 12

What time do flights between Kota Kinabalu and Ko Samui depart?

Accepted Answer

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 Ko Samui arrive?

Accepted Answer

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 Ko Samui, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£197
Cheapest round-trip	£443
Average round-trip	£466
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Most popular airline	Scoot

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
Airport taxi	10-30 min	฿300 – ฿700; fixed rates by zone; varies by destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience and speed
Shared minivan	15-45 min	฿150 – ฿250; per person; multiple stops	departures based on flight arrivals (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Songthaew (local pickup truck)	20-60 min	฿50 – ฿150; per person; shared ride with multiple stops	irregular; available outside airport area (traffic dependent)	local experience on budget
Private transfer	10-30 min	฿500 – ฿1,500; per vehicle; varies by destination and vehicle type	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	families and groups
Hotel shuttle	10-40 min	฿0 – ฿500; often complimentary for resort guests; check with hotel	scheduled with hotel (traffic dependent)	resort guests
Rental car	10-30 min	฿800 – ฿2,000; per day; varies by vehicle type	available at airport (traffic dependent)	exploring the island

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Scoot	TGW	TR	No
Bangkok Airways	BKP	PG	No
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No
Malaysia Airlines	MAS	MH	No
Batik Air Malaysia	MXD	OD	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	27°C	26°C
February	27°C	26°C
March	28°C	27°C
April	29°C	28°C
May	30°C	28°C
June	30°C	28°C
July	29°C	27°C
August	29°C	27°C
September	29°C	27°C
October	28°C	27°C
November	28°C	26°C
December	27°C	26°C

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