Cheap flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu from £65

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Fri, Jul 10
Manila MNLKota Kinabalu BKI
£65
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Sun, Jul 5
Manila MNLKota Kinabalu BKI
£65
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Mon, Jul 6
Manila MNLKota Kinabalu BKI
£65
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Wed, Jul 8
Manila MNLKota Kinabalu BKI
£68
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Sat, Jul 11
Manila MNLKota Kinabalu BKI
£154
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Thu, Jul 9
Manila MNLKota Kinabalu BKI
£166
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Wed, Jul 8 – Mon, Jul 13
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£135
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Mon, Jul 6 – Thu, Jul 9
Manila MNLKota Kinabalu BKI
£140
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Mon, Jul 6 – Sat, Jul 11
Manila MNLKota Kinabalu BKI
£140
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Sun, Jul 5 – Thu, Jul 9
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£140
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Fri, Jul 10 – Tue, Jul 14
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Wed, Jul 8 – Sat, Jul 11
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£142
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How much do flights to Kota Kinabalu cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£65

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£130

Cheapest round-trip

£135

Average round-trip

£245

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

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
Ninoy Aquino International
Arrive to
Kota Kinabalu International
Average flights per week
327
Flight distance
1098 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 22.06Tue 23.06Wed 24.06Thu 25.06Fri 26.06Sat 27.06Sun 28.06
Philippines AirAsia
------------1---1
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Friday 1 flights
AirlineMon 29.06Tue 30.06Wed 01.07Thu 02.07Fri 03.07Sat 04.07Sun 05.07
Philippines AirAsia
1---1---1---1
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
Philippines AirAsia
1---1---1---1
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Philippines AirAsia
1---1---1---1
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Manila to Kota Kinabalu

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
Philippine AirlinesPALPRYes
Cebu PacificCEB5JNo
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes

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
27 Jun
59%
30°C26°C
4 Jul
73%
27°C26°C
Sunday
28 Jun
81%
29°C25°C
5 Jul
21%
30°C25°C
Monday
29 Jun
79%
29°C25°C
6 Jul
36%
30°C25°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
75%
29°C25°C
7 Jul
63%
29°C26°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
41%
29°C25°C
8 Jul
23%
30°C26°C
Thursday
2 Jul
61%
29°C26°C
9 Jul
57%
29°C26°C
Friday
3 Jul
72%
28°C25°C
10 Jul
38%
29°C26°C
The distance between Manila and Kota Kinabalu is 1098 km. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, and China Southern Airlines. Manila and Kota Kinabalu have 327 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Manila to Kota Kinabalu?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Manila and Kota Kinabalu takes around 2.2 hours.
What is the flight distance between Manila and Kota Kinabalu?
The flight distance between Manila and Kota Kinabalu is 1098 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Manila and Kota Kinabalu?
Several carriers operate flights between Manila and Kota Kinabalu. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Philippines AirAsia.
What are the most popular routes to and from Manila?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Manila and Cebu, Caticlan, London, Puerto Princesa, Busuanga, Palawan, El Nido, Palawan, Del Carmen, Davao, Panglao, Tagbilaran, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Tacloban, Cagayan de Oro, Bacolod, Iloilo City, Singapore, Dumaguete, Denpasar.
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, Cebu, Tawau, Kuching, Hong Kong, Taipei, Miri, Seoul, Penang, Puerto Princesa, Hanoi, Bangkok, Johor Bahru, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta, Lahad Datu.
What airports are near Manila?
The main airport in Manila is Ninoy Aquino International. It is also served by Ninoy Aquino International, Clark 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 Manila and Kota Kinabalu?
Currently, you can fly between Manila and Kota Kinabalu with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, China Southern Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Manila and Kota Kinabalu?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Manila 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.
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