Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu from £69

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How much do flights to Kota Kinabalu cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£69

Cheapest round-trip

£128

Average round-trip

£130

Nonstop flights in July

£69 – £746

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
289
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 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
AirAsia
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Batik Air Malaysia
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Malaysia Airlines
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
AirAsia
---------1143
Batik Air Malaysia
------------121
Malaysia Airlines
------------131
Weekly flights: 18 totalDaily flights: 2.57 averageMost flights: Saturday 4 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
AirAsia
1576564
Batik Air Malaysia
2333331
Malaysia Airlines
43---------------
Weekly flights: 59 totalDaily flights: 8.43 averageMost flights: Wednesday 7 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
AirAsia
66981055
Batik Air Malaysia
2333333
Malaysia Airlines
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Weekly flights: 69 totalDaily flights: 9.86 averageMost flights: Friday 10 flights

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

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

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
171
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Jul
44%
30°C25°C
18 Jul
80%
30°C26°C
Sunday
12 Jul
57%
30°C25°C
19 Jul
77%
29°C25°C
Monday
13 Jul
63%
30°C26°C
20 Jul
57%
30°C25°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
70%
29°C25°C
21 Jul
36%
30°C25°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
57%
30°C25°C
22 Jul
67%
30°C26°C
Thursday
16 Jul
43%
30°C26°C
23 Jul
77%
27°C24°C
Friday
17 Jul
73%
30°C26°C
24 Jul
19%
28°C25°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, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly, and Scoot. Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu have 289 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 Philippine Airlines, Qantas, 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, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Malacca International.
What airports are near Kota Kinabalu?
The main airport in Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu International. It is also served by Kota Kinabalu International, Limbang, Lawas.
Which airlines fly between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu?
Currently, you can fly between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly, Scoot.
When’s the best time to travel between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu?
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