Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Kota Kinabalu to Kuching?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kota Kinabalu and Kuching takes around 1.4 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Kota Kinabalu and Kuching?

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The flight distance between Kota Kinabalu and Kuching is 804 km.

Question 3

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

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Several carriers operate flights between Kota Kinabalu and Kuching. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include AirAsia.

Question 4

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

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur, Sandakan, London, Singapore, Denpasar, 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 Kuching?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kuching and Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, London, Johor Bahru, Hong Kong, Manila, Denpasar, Penang, Shenzhen, Miri, Langkawi, Kota Bharu, Yogyakarta, Perth, Sandakan, Tawau, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta, Labuan, Java.

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 Kuching?

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The main airport in Kuching is Kuching International. It is also served by Kuching International.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Kota Kinabalu and Kuching?

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Currently, you can fly between Kota Kinabalu and Kuching with AirAsia, Air Borneo, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, Scoot.

Question 9

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

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

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Traveling between Kota Kinabalu and Kuching, 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 Kuching?

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There are a number of airports in and around Kuching. The main one is Kuching International and other nearby airports include Kuching International.

Question 13

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

Question 15

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

Cheapest one-way trip	£33
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£57
Cheapest round-trip	£68
Nonstop flights in November	£30 – £61
Most popular airline	AirAsia

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Airport Taxi (coupon system)	20-35 min	RM 30 – RM 45; fixed coupon fare; purchase at airport counter	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience with fixed pricing
Grab (ride-hailing)	20-35 min	RM 18 – RM 35; varies by demand and destination	on-demand via app (traffic dependent)	app-based booking
Public Bus (Kuching City Public Link)	35-50 min	RM 1 – RM 3; cash payment on board	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Hotel Shuttle	20-40 min	RM 0 – RM 50; complimentary or paid; check with hotel	by arrangement (traffic dependent)	hotel guests
Private Transfer (pre-booked)	20-35 min	RM 50 – RM 100; fixed rate; book in advance	by reservation (traffic dependent)	groups or families
Rental Car	20-35 min	RM 80 – RM 200; per day; counters at arrivals hall	on-demand during office hours (traffic dependent)	exploring Sarawak independently

Airline	Mon 02.11	Tue 03.11	Wed 04.11	Thu 05.11	Fri 06.11	Sat 07.11	Sun 08.11
AirAsia	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Weekly flights: 28 total	Daily flights: 4 average	Most flights: Monday 4 flights

Airline	Mon 09.11	Tue 10.11	Wed 11.11	Thu 12.11	Fri 13.11	Sat 14.11	Sun 15.11
AirAsia	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Weekly flights: 28 total	Daily flights: 4 average	Most flights: Monday 4 flights

Airline	Mon 16.11	Tue 17.11	Wed 18.11	Thu 19.11	Fri 20.11	Sat 21.11	Sun 22.11
AirAsia	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Weekly flights: 28 total	Daily flights: 4 average	Most flights: Monday 4 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No
Air Borneo	MWG	MY	Yes
Malaysia Airlines	MAS	MH	No
Batik Air Malaysia	MXD	OD	No
Scoot	TGW	TR	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	28°C	23°C
February	29°C	23°C
March	29°C	23°C
April	30°C	23°C
May	31°C	23°C
June	31°C	23°C
July	31°C	23°C
August	31°C	23°C
September	31°C	23°C
October	30°C	23°C
November	29°C	23°C
December	29°C	23°C

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