Cheap flights from Kuala Terengganu to Kota Kinabalu from £42

Cheap flights from Kuala Terengganu to Kota Kinabalu from £42

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Mon, Apr 27
Kuala Terengganu TGGKota Kinabalu BKI
£42
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Tue, Apr 28
Kuala Terengganu TGGKota Kinabalu BKI
£57
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Tue, Apr 28
Kuala Terengganu TGGKota Kinabalu BKI
£64
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Wed, Apr 29
Kuala Terengganu TGGKota Kinabalu BKI
£65
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Wed, Apr 29
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Sun, Apr 26 – Tue, Apr 28
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Mon, Apr 27 – Wed, Apr 29
Kuala Terengganu TGGKota Kinabalu BKI
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How much do flights to Kota Kinabalu cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£42

Cheapest round-trip

£123

Includes rare itinerary

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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
Sultan Mahmud
Arrive to
Kota Kinabalu International
Average flights per week
173
Flight distance

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

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

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
170
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Apr
82%
29°C24°C
18 Apr
29°C24°C
Sunday
12 Apr
88%
29°C25°C
19 Apr
29°C24°C
Monday
13 Apr
87%
29°C25°C
20 Apr
29°C24°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
29°C25°C
21 Apr
88%
29°C25°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
29°C25°C
22 Apr
86%
29°C25°C
Thursday
16 Apr
29°C24°C
23 Apr
86%
30°C25°C
Friday
17 Apr
29°C24°C
24 Apr
76%
30°C26°C
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, and Batik Air Malaysia. Kuala Terengganu and Kota Kinabalu have 173 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Kuala Terengganu?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kuala Terengganu and Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Johor Bahru, Tawau, Alor Setar, Bintulu, Phuket City, Langkawi, Surabaya, Penang, Miri, Kathmandu, Bandar Seri Begawan, Labuan, Jakarta, Sibu, Sandakan, Mukah, Kuching, Phnom Penh.
What are the most popular routes to and from Kota Kinabalu?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kota Kinabalu and London, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Denpasar, Sandakan, Manila, Cebu, Tawau, Kuching, Hong Kong, Taipei, Miri, Seoul, Penang, Puerto Princesa, Hanoi, Bangkok, Johor Bahru, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta.
What airports are near Kuala Terengganu?
The main airport in Kuala Terengganu is Sultan Mahmud. It is also served by Sultan Ismail Petra, Sultan Mahmud, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Narathiwat.
What airports are near Kota Kinabalu?
The main airport in Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu International. It is also served by Kota Kinabalu International, Lawas, Limbang.
Which airlines fly between Kuala Terengganu and Kota Kinabalu?
Currently, you can fly between Kuala Terengganu and Kota Kinabalu with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, Batik Air Malaysia.
When’s the best time to travel between Kuala Terengganu and Kota Kinabalu?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kuala Terengganu and Kota Kinabalu, 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.
What flights operate between Kuala Terengganu and Kota Kinabalu?
Traveling between Kuala Terengganu and Kota Kinabalu, 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.
How many airports are there near Kuala Terengganu?
There are a number of airports in and around Kuala Terengganu. The main one is Sultan Mahmud and other nearby airports include Sultan Ismail Petra, Sultan Mahmud, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Narathiwat
How many airports are there near Kota Kinabalu?
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.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kuala Terengganu and Kota Kinabalu depart?
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What time do flights between Kuala Terengganu and Kota Kinabalu depart?
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