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Sat, Nov 28
Kuantan KUAKota Kinabalu BKI

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Getting from Kota Kinabalu airport to the city center

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.

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 Haji Ahmad Shah
Arrive to
Kota Kinabalu International
Average flights per week
53
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Kuantan to Kota Kinabalu

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

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
166
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
14 Nov
81%
31°C23°C
21 Nov
83%
29°C24°C
Sunday
15 Nov
76%
31°C24°C
22 Nov
85%
29°C24°C
Monday
16 Nov
87%
30°C23°C
23 Nov
79%
30°C24°C
Tuesday
17 Nov
85%
29°C23°C
24 Nov
89%
29°C24°C
Wednesday
18 Nov
73%
30°C23°C
25 Nov
90%
27°C24°C
Thursday
19 Nov
80%
30°C23°C
26 Nov
90%
28°C24°C
Friday
20 Nov
82%
29°C24°C
27 Nov
83%
30°C23°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, Scoot, and Batik Air Malaysia. Kuantan and Kota Kinabalu have 53 direct flights per week.

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