Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kota Kinabalu and Seoul takes around 5.3 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Kota Kinabalu and Seoul?

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The flight distance between Kota Kinabalu and Seoul is 3665 km.

Question 3

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

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Several carriers operate flights between Kota Kinabalu and Seoul. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Korean Air, Jin Air, Jeju Air.

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, Labuan, Kuala Terengganu, Lahad Datu, Sandakan, Tawau, Osaka, Miri, Singapore, Tokyo, Kuching, Manila, Cebu, Puerto Princesa, Sibu, Penang, Zamboanga City, Taipei, Busan, Makassar.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Seoul?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Seoul and Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore, Taipei, Manila, Sydney, Ho Chi Minh City, Kaohsiung, Hanoi, Melbourne, London, Angeles, Kuala Lumpur, New Delhi, Chiang Mai, Tokyo, Cebu, Brisbane, Cairns, Perth.

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, Limbang, Kudat, Lawas.

Question 7

What airports are near Seoul?

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The main airport in Seoul is Incheon International. It is also served by Daegu International, Cheongju International, Wonju, Gunsan, Yangyang International.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Kota Kinabalu and Seoul?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Kota Kinabalu and Seoul thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Kota Kinabalu and Seoul can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Kota Kinabalu and Seoul?

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Currently, you can fly between Kota Kinabalu and Seoul with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, VietJet Air, Scoot, Vietnam Airlines.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Kota Kinabalu and Seoul?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kota Kinabalu and Seoul, 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 12

What flights operate between Kota Kinabalu and Seoul?

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Traveling between Kota Kinabalu and Seoul, 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 13

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, Limbang, Kudat, Lawas

Question 14

How many airports are there near Seoul?

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There are a number of airports in and around Seoul. The main one is Incheon International and other nearby airports include Daegu International, Cheongju International, Wonju, Gunsan, Yangyang International.

Question 15

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

Question 17

What time do flights between Kota Kinabalu and Seoul 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 18

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

Cheapest one-way trip	£273
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£167
Cheapest round-trip	£304
Average round-trip	£353
Nonstop flights in June	£197 – £359

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
AirAsia	AXM	AK	Yes	Opens 240 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Malaysia Airlines	MAS	MH	Yes	No
VietJet Air	VJC	VJ	Yes	No
Scoot	TGW	TR	Yes	Opens 72 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Vietnam Airlines	HVN	VN	Yes	No

COVID-19 testing	Travel is allowed with restrictions Recommended COVID-19 test on day 6 or 7 after arrival Mandatory COVID-19 test on arrival No quarantine required
Visa requirements	Electronic travel authorization
Forms and documents	Proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results Re-entry permit required for foreign long-term residents

Travel restrictions	Travel is allowed with restrictions No proof of a negative pre-departure COVID-19 test result required for vaccinated travelers No quarantine required for vaccinated travelers
Visa requirements	Electronic travel authorization
Forms and documents	Mandatory proof of vaccination for Malaysia Mandatory app for pre-departure form
Additional information	Masks are mandatory in public

Kota Kinabalu to Seoul flights from £273

Flights starting at £273. Choose between AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, or VietJet Air to find the best price.

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