Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kota Kinabalu and Manila takes around 2.2 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Kota Kinabalu and Manila?

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The flight distance between Kota Kinabalu and Manila is 1098 km.

Question 3

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

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Several carriers operate flights between Kota Kinabalu and Manila. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Philippines 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 Kuala Lumpur, Sandakan, London, Singapore, Denpasar, Kuching, Tawau, Penang, Cebu, Gunung Mulu National Park, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Lahad Datu, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket City, Kota Bharu, Sibu, Hanoi, Taipei, Miri.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Manila?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Manila and Dubai, London, Cebu, Davao, El Nido, Palawan, Bangkok, Busuanga, Palawan, Puerto Princesa, Del Carmen, Denpasar, Caticlan, Cagayan de Oro, Tokyo, Tacloban, Tagbilaran, Panglao, Singapore, Iloilo City, Ho Chi Minh City, Bacolod.

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 Manila?

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The main airport in Manila is Ninoy Aquino International. It is also served by Ninoy Aquino International, Clark International.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Kota Kinabalu and Manila?

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Currently, you can fly between Kota Kinabalu and Manila with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Scoot, Cathay Pacific.

Question 9

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

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

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Traveling between Kota Kinabalu and Manila, 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?

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, Lawas, Limbang

Question 12

How many airports are there near Manila?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Manila. The main one is Ninoy Aquino International and other nearby airports include Ninoy Aquino International, Clark International.

Question 13

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

Question 15

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

Cheapest one-way trip	£65
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£125
Cheapest round-trip	£116
Average round-trip	£209
Nonstop flights in September	£72 – £72

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Coupon Taxi (Yellow)	20-90 min	₱350 – ₱600; fixed rate by zone; pay at airport counter	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	fixed fare, no haggling
Regular Metered Taxi (White)	20-90 min	₱150 – ₱400; metered; flag down rate PHP 40	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	budget taxi option
Grab (ride-hailing)	20-90 min	₱200 – ₱500; surge pricing during peak hours	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based, cashless payment
UBE Express Premium Bus	45-120 min	₱150 – ₱400; varies by route and destination	every 20-30 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers, multiple stops
Jeepney	40-120 min	₱13 – ₱30; minimum fare; requires walk to main road	frequent during daytime (traffic dependent)	cheapest local experience
Private Transfer	20-90 min	₱1,500 – ₱3,000; pre-booked; price varies by vehicle type	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	comfort, meet and greet
Rental Car	20-90 min	₱1,500 – ₱4,000; per day; excludes fuel and tolls	on-demand at airport (traffic dependent)	flexibility, onward travel

Airline	Mon 21.09	Tue 22.09	Wed 23.09	Thu 24.09	Fri 25.09	Sat 26.09	Sun 27.09
Philippines AirAsia	1	1	---	1	---	1	---
Weekly flights: 4 total	Daily flights: 0.57 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 28.09	Tue 29.09	Wed 30.09	Thu 01.10	Fri 02.10	Sat 03.10	Sun 04.10
Philippines AirAsia	1	1	---	1	---	1	---
Weekly flights: 4 total	Daily flights: 0.57 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 05.10	Tue 06.10	Wed 07.10	Thu 08.10	Fri 09.10	Sat 10.10	Sun 11.10
Philippines AirAsia	1	1	---	1	---	1	---
Weekly flights: 4 total	Daily flights: 0.57 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No
Malaysia Airlines	MAS	MH	No
Philippine Airlines	PAL	PR	Yes
Scoot	TGW	TR	No
Cathay Pacific	CPA	CX	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	28°C	23°C
February	29°C	23°C
March	31°C	24°C
April	33°C	25°C
May	33°C	26°C
June	31°C	26°C
July	30°C	25°C
August	29°C	25°C
September	30°C	25°C
October	30°C	25°C
November	30°C	25°C
December	29°C	24°C

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