Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu from £33

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Wed, Feb 25
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Fri, Mar 6 – Tue, Mar 10
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Tue, Mar 3 – Sat, Mar 7
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How much do flights to Kota Kinabalu cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£33

Cheapest round-trip

£63

Average round-trip

£65

Nonstop flights in February

£33 – £88

Most popular airline

AirAsia

Getting from Kota Kinabalu airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: airport bus and public minibus.

Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Sabah in Malaysian Borneo, is served by Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), located approximately 8 km southwest of the city center. The airport is the second busiest in Malaysia and the main gateway to Sabah's attractions. Several airport transfers to city center options are available, including taxis, ride-hailing services, airport buses, and rental cars. Journey times are relatively short due to the airport's proximity to downtown, though traffic conditions can affect travel times during peak hours.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-30 min

RM 30-RM 35 (fixed coupon fare to city center (~USD 7–8))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with fixed fare

15-30 min

RM 15-RM 30 (varies by demand and destination (~USD 3–7))

on-demand (traffic dependent)

budget door-to-door service

20-40 min

RM 5 (one-way fare (~USD 1))

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

25-45 min

RM 2-RM 3 (local minibus fare (~USD 0.50))

irregular schedule (traffic dependent)

local experience

15-35 min

RM 0-RM 50 (complimentary or charged by hotel (~USD 0–11))

by arrangement (traffic dependent)

hotel guests

15-30 min

RM 80-RM 200 (per day rate (~USD 18–45))

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring Sabah independently

Notes:

  • Prices in MYR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Airport taxis use a fixed coupon system purchased at the taxi counter inside the arrivals hall.
  • Grab pickup is available at designated areas outside the terminal.
  • Public minibuses may not operate late at night; confirm schedules locally.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Kota Kinabalu

Depart from
Kuala Lumpur International
Arrive to
Kota Kinabalu International
Average flights per week
361
Flight distance
1630 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 09.02Tue 10.02Wed 11.02Thu 12.02Fri 13.02Sat 14.02Sun 15.02
AirAsia
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Batik Air Malaysia
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Firefly
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 16.02Tue 17.02Wed 18.02Thu 19.02Fri 20.02Sat 21.02Sun 22.02
AirAsia
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Batik Air Malaysia
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Firefly
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 23.02Tue 24.02Wed 25.02Thu 26.02Fri 27.02Sat 28.02Sun 01.03
AirAsia
111110138149
Batik Air Malaysia
111111---
Firefly
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Weekly flights: 82 totalDaily flights: 11.71 averageMost flights: Saturday 14 flights
AirlineMon 02.03Tue 03.03Wed 04.03Thu 05.03Fri 06.03Sat 07.03Sun 08.03
AirAsia
1112121311118
Batik Air Malaysia
11---12---1
Firefly
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Weekly flights: 84 totalDaily flights: 12 averageMost flights: Thursday 13 flights

Check-in for a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
FireflyFFMFYNo
Batik Air MalaysiaMXDODNo
Korean AirKALKEYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Kota Kinabalu

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January28°C25°C
February28°C24°C
March28°C25°C
April29°C25°C
May30°C26°C
June29°C26°C
July29°C25°C
August29°C26°C
September29°C25°C
October29°C25°C
November29°C25°C
December28°C25°C
Hottest Month
30°C
May
Coldest month
24°C
February
Sunny days
168
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
7 Feb
90%
27°C25°C
14 Feb
86%
27°C24°C
Sunday
8 Feb
27°C23°C
15 Feb
89%
27°C23°C
Monday
9 Feb
86%
27°C23°C
16 Feb
87%
28°C24°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
89%
28°C24°C
17 Feb
80%
28°C24°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
89%
27°C24°C
18 Feb
66%
28°C24°C
Thursday
12 Feb
83%
26°C24°C
19 Feb
89%
27°C25°C
Friday
13 Feb
80%
27°C24°C
20 Feb
71%
28°C24°C
Travelers usually depart from Kuala Lumpur International, or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah when they travel from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu. The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu is 1630 km. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, Batik Air Malaysia, and Korean Air. Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu have 361 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu takes around 2.6 hours.
What is the flight distance between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu?
The flight distance between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu is 1630 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu?
Several carriers operate flights between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Firefly, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia.
What are the most popular routes to and from Kuala Lumpur?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kuala Lumpur and London, Langkawi, Denpasar, Singapore, Bali, Bangkok, Penang, Phuket City, Phuket Province, Manila, Krabi, Jakarta, Johor Bahru, Ho Chi Minh City, Kota Bharu, Da Nang, Perth, Hanoi, Sydney, Hong Kong.
What are the most popular routes to and from Kota Kinabalu?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kota Kinabalu and London, Singapore, Denpasar, Sandakan, Manila, Cebu, Tawau, Kuching, Hong Kong, Taipei, Miri, Seoul, Penang, Puerto Princesa, Hanoi, Bangkok, Johor Bahru, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta, Lahad Datu.
Which airports are there in Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur is mainly served by Kuala Lumpur International. But there are other airports nearby, including Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah.
What airports are near Kuala Lumpur?
The main airport in Kuala Lumpur is Kuala Lumpur International. It is also served by Sultan Azlan Shah, Malacca International, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah.
What airports are near Kota Kinabalu?
The main airport in Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu International. It is also served by Kota Kinabalu International.
Which airlines fly between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu?
Currently, you can fly between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, Batik Air Malaysia, Korean Air.
When’s the best time to travel between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu?
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