Cheap flights from Malacca City to Kota Kinabalu from £87

Cheap flights from Malacca City to Kota Kinabalu from £87

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1 stop
Fri, May 8
Malacca City MKZKota Kinabalu BKI
£87
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1 stop
Fri, May 8
Malacca City MKZKota Kinabalu BKI
£95
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1 stop
Sun, May 10
Malacca City MKZKota Kinabalu BKI
£118
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2 stops
Fri, May 8
Malacca City MKZKota Kinabalu BKI
£119
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1 stop
Sun, May 10
Malacca City MKZKota Kinabalu BKI
£130
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Fri, May 8
Malacca City MKZKota Kinabalu BKI
£177
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1 stop
Sun, May 10 – Fri, May 15
Malacca City MKZKota Kinabalu BKI
£225
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Sun, May 10 – Fri, May 15
Malacca City MKZKota Kinabalu BKI
£245
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Sun, May 10 – Fri, May 15
Malacca City MKZKota Kinabalu BKI
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Sun, May 10 – Fri, May 15
Malacca City MKZKota Kinabalu BKI
£247
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Sun, May 10 – Fri, May 15
Malacca City MKZKota Kinabalu BKI
£251
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Malacca City MKZKota Kinabalu BKI
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How much do flights to Kota Kinabalu cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£87

Cheapest round-trip

£225

Average round-trip

£384

Includes rare itinerary

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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
46
Flight distance

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

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
ScootTGWTRNo
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
Royal Brunei AirlinesRBABINo
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
25 Apr
31°C26°C
2 May
89%
27°C25°C
Sunday
26 Apr
78%
30°C26°C
3 May
79%
28°C25°C
Monday
27 Apr
87%
30°C26°C
4 May
28°C25°C
Tuesday
28 Apr
89%
29°C25°C
5 May
29°C25°C
Wednesday
29 Apr
89%
28°C25°C
6 May
86%
29°C25°C
Thursday
30 Apr
89%
28°C25°C
7 May
81%
29°C25°C
Friday
1 May
86%
28°C25°C
8 May
29°C25°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Scoot, AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, and Batik Air Malaysia. Malacca City and Kota Kinabalu have 46 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 Singapore Changi, Kuala Lumpur International, Senai International, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, Malacca International, Seletar Airport, 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, Limbang, Lawas.
Which airlines fly between Malacca City and Kota Kinabalu?
Currently, you can fly between Malacca City and Kota Kinabalu with Scoot, AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Royal Brunei 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 Singapore Changi, Kuala Lumpur International, Senai International, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, Malacca International, Seletar Airport, 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, Limbang, Lawas.
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?

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