Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur takes around 2.6 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur?

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The flight distance between Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur is 1630 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, AirAsia.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kota Kinabalu and 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, Miri.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Kuala Lumpur?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kuala Lumpur and London, Denpasar, Bali, Bangkok, Singapore, Phuket City, Phuket Province, Krabi, Manila, Langkawi, Penang, Jakarta, Johor Bahru, Manchester, Malé, Melbourne, Perth, Da Nang, Chiang Mai, Phnom Penh.

Question 6

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, Lawas, Limbang.

Question 7

What airports are near Kuala Lumpur?

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The main airport in Kuala Lumpur is Kuala Lumpur International. It is also served by Sultan Azlan Shah, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Malacca International.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly, Hong Kong Express Airways.

Question 9

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur, 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 10

What flights operate between Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur?

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Traveling between Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur, 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 11

How many airports are there near Kota Kinabalu?

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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

Question 12

How many airports are there near Kuala Lumpur?

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There are a number of airports in and around Kuala Lumpur. The main one is Kuala Lumpur International and other nearby airports include Sultan Azlan Shah, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Malacca International.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur 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 14

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

Question 15

What time do flights between Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur 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 16

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

Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£137
Nonstop flights in August	£70 – £536
Most popular airline	AirAsia

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
KLIA Ekspres to KL Sentral	28-33 min	RM 55; one-way adult fare (approx. USD 12)	every 15–20 min	fastest to city center
KLIA Transit to KL Sentral	35-39 min	RM 55; one-way adult fare (approx. USD 12)	every 20–30 min	stops at intermediate stations
Airport Coach to KL Sentral	60-90 min	RM 12 – RM 15; one-way fare (approx. USD 3)	every 30 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Aerobus to KL Sentral	60-90 min	RM 10 – RM 15; one-way fare (approx. USD 2–3)	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	lowest cost option
Metered Taxi	45-75 min	RM 75 – RM 120; metered; varies by traffic (approx. USD 16–26)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Grab (ride-hailing)	45-75 min	RM 60 – RM 100; varies by demand (approx. USD 13–22)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based booking
Private Transfer	45-75 min	RM 150 – RM 300; pre-booked; fixed rate (approx. USD 33–66)	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and families

Airline	Mon 03.08	Tue 04.08	Wed 05.08	Thu 06.08	Fri 07.08	Sat 08.08	Sun 09.08
AirAsia	1	4	---	---	---	---	---
Batik Air Malaysia	4	4	2	---	---	1	---
Malaysia Airlines	5	1	---	---	---	---	---
Firefly	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 22 total	Daily flights: 3.14 average	Most flights: Monday 5 flights

Airline	Mon 10.08	Tue 11.08	Wed 12.08	Thu 13.08	Fri 14.08	Sat 15.08	Sun 16.08
AirAsia	3	8	9	8	8	5	2
Batik Air Malaysia	4	4	3	4	3	4	1
Malaysia Airlines	1	2	1	---	---	---	---
Firefly	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 70 total	Daily flights: 10 average	Most flights: Wednesday 9 flights

Airline	Mon 17.08	Tue 18.08	Wed 19.08	Thu 20.08	Fri 21.08	Sat 22.08	Sun 23.08
AirAsia	3	9	8	9	6	9	6
Batik Air Malaysia	2	3	4	3	3	3	3
Malaysia Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	1	1
Firefly	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 73 total	Daily flights: 10.43 average	Most flights: Tuesday 9 flights

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	30°C	23°C
February	31°C	23°C
March	31°C	23°C
April	31°C	24°C
May	31°C	24°C
June	31°C	23°C
July	31°C	23°C
August	31°C	23°C
September	31°C	23°C
October	31°C	23°C
November	30°C	23°C
December	29°C	23°C

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No
Malaysia Airlines	MAS	MH	No
Batik Air Malaysia	MXD	OD	No
Firefly	FFM	FY	No
Hong Kong Express Airways	HKE	UO	No

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