Question 1

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, 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 Malé?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Malé and London, Colombo, Kuala Lumpur, Manchester, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Bangkok, Budapest, New Delhi, Kathmandu, Denpasar, Bali, Birmingham, Bucharest, Manila, Mumbai, Vienna, Phuket Province, Istanbul, Baku.

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 Malé?

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The main airport in Malé is Velana International. It is also served by Velana International.

Question 5

Which airlines fly between Kota Kinabalu and Malé?

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Currently, you can fly between Kota Kinabalu and Malé with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, IndiGo Airlines.

Question 6

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

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

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Traveling between Kota Kinabalu and Malé, 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 Malé?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Question 12

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

Cheapest one-way trip	£195
Cheapest round-trip	£471
Average round-trip	£573
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Most popular airline	AirAsia

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
Public ferry to Malé	10-15 min	MVR 10 (approx. USD 0.65); fixed fare	every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Speedboat transfer to Malé	5-10 min	MVR 30–50 (approx. USD 2–3.25); varies by operator	on-demand (traffic dependent)	fastest crossing
Private boat charter	5-10 min	MVR 500–1500 (approx. USD 32–97); varies by boat type	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	groups or privacy
Hotel speedboat transfer	5-15 min	Often complimentary or USD 0–100; check with hotel	scheduled with flight arrival (traffic dependent)	hotel guests
Taxi (via Sinamalé Bridge to Hulhumalé)	10-20 min	MVR 50–100 (approx. USD 3.25–6.50); to Hulhumalé only	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	Hulhumalé accommodation

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No
Malaysia Airlines	MAS	MH	No
SriLankan Airlines	ALK	UL	Yes
Batik Air Malaysia	MXD	OD	No
IndiGo Airlines	IGO	6E	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	29°C	27°C
June	28°C	27°C
July	28°C	27°C
August	28°C	27°C
September	28°C	27°C
October	28°C	27°C
November	28°C	27°C
December	27°C	26°C

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