Cheap flights from Malacca City to Kota Kinabalu from £152

Cheap flights from Malacca City to Kota Kinabalu from £152

Trusted by millions

Kiwi.com Guarantee for stress-free travel

One search, all the best deals

Explore flight deals to Kota Kinabalu

1 stop
Sun, Feb 15
Malacca City MKZKota Kinabalu BKI
£152
Search
1 stop
Sun, Feb 15
Malacca City MKZKota Kinabalu BKI
£167
Search
1 stop
Mon, Feb 16
Malacca City MKZKota Kinabalu BKI
£172
Search
2 stops
Mon, Feb 16
Malacca City MKZKota Kinabalu BKI
£201
Search
2 stops
Mon, Feb 16
Malacca City MKZKota Kinabalu BKI
£210
Search
1 stop
Fri, Feb 20
Malacca City MKZKota Kinabalu BKI
£268
Search

Not happy with the results? Try some of our useful filters

Search by stops

Search by carrier

Search by price

Search by departure date

1 stop
Sun, Feb 15 – Fri, Feb 20
Malacca City MKZKota Kinabalu BKI
£260
Search
1 stop
Mon, Feb 16 – Fri, Feb 20
Malacca City MKZKota Kinabalu BKI
£265
Search
1 stop
Sun, Feb 15 – Fri, Feb 20
Malacca City MKZKota Kinabalu BKI
£328
Search
1 stop
Mon, Feb 16 – Fri, Feb 20
Malacca City MKZKota Kinabalu BKI
£348
Search
2 stops
Mon, Feb 16 – Fri, Feb 20
Malacca City MKZKota Kinabalu BKI
£362
Search
1 stop
Mon, Feb 16 – Fri, Feb 20
Malacca City MKZKota Kinabalu BKI
£364
Search

Not happy with the results? Try some of our useful filters

Search by stops

Search by carrier

Search by price

Search by departure date

How much do flights to Kota Kinabalu cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£152

Cheapest round-trip

£260

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Scoot

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
Malacca International
Arrive to
Kota Kinabalu International
Average flights per week
49
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Malacca City to Kota Kinabalu

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
ScootTGWTRNo
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
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
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
The most popular airlines for this route are Scoot, AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and Batik Air Malaysia. Malacca City and Kota Kinabalu have 49 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Malacca City?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Malacca City and Singapore, Pokhara, Medan, Penang, Langkawi, Kuala Lumpur.
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 Malacca City?
The main airport in Malacca City is Malacca International. It is also served by Kuala Lumpur International, Singapore Changi, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, Senai International, Seletar Airport, 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 Malacca City and Kota Kinabalu?
Currently, you can fly between Malacca City and Kota Kinabalu with Scoot, AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia.
When’s the best time to travel between Malacca City and Kota Kinabalu?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Malacca City 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 Malacca City and Kota Kinabalu?
Traveling between Malacca City 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 Malacca City?
There are a number of airports in and around Malacca City. The main one is Malacca International and other nearby airports include Kuala Lumpur International, Singapore Changi, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, Senai International, Seletar Airport, Malacca International, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah
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.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Malacca City and Kota Kinabalu depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Malacca City and Kota Kinabalu arrive?
What time do flights between Malacca City and Kota Kinabalu depart?
What time do flights between Malacca City and Kota Kinabalu arrive?

Planning a trip? Thanks to our Virtual Interlining algorithm, we offer billions of route combinations between any origin and destination in the world by plane. Find the cheapest routes and best deals, as well as the best dates to travel.

Search flightsSearch direct flights

Explore alternative trips

Flights from Malacca City

Flights to Kota Kinabalu

Popular routes

The nearest countries with flights to Kota Kinabalu

Here is a list of countries people are flying from

Other destination countries from Malacca City

Here is a list of countries people are flying to

Airports near Malacca City

Airports near Kota Kinabalu

Download our app

Start your next adventure now. Download our app and explore cheap flights effortlessly!

Search flights
Find the best connection from Malacca City to Kota Kinabalu

Search, compare, and book flights to get there.

Search flights