Cheap flights from Manila to Kota Kinabalu from £79

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Sun, May 24
Manila MNLKota Kinabalu BKI
£79
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Fri, May 29
Manila MNLKota Kinabalu BKI
£79
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Wed, May 27
Manila MNLKota Kinabalu BKI
£82
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Mon, May 25
Manila MNLKota Kinabalu BKI
£82
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1 stop
Mon, May 25
Manila MNLKota Kinabalu BKI
£151
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Sat, May 30
Manila MNLKota Kinabalu BKI
£195
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Fri, May 29 – Tue, Jun 2
Manila MNLKota Kinabalu BKI
£178
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Fri, May 29 – Mon, Jun 1
Manila MNLKota Kinabalu BKI
£179
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Wed, May 27 – Mon, Jun 1
Manila MNLKota Kinabalu BKI
£182
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Wed, May 27 – Sat, May 30
Manila MNLKota Kinabalu BKI
£183
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Mon, May 25 – Sat, May 30
Manila MNLKota Kinabalu BKI
£184
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Sun, May 24 – Thu, May 28
Manila MNLKota Kinabalu BKI
£208
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How much do flights to Kota Kinabalu cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£79

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£170

Cheapest round-trip

£178

Average round-trip

£275

Nonstop flights in May

£78 – £88

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
313
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 04.05Tue 05.05Wed 06.05Thu 07.05Fri 08.05Sat 09.05Sun 10.05
Philippines AirAsia
1---1---1---1
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
Philippines AirAsia
1---1---1---1
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
Philippines AirAsia
1---1---1---1
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
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
Cebu PacificCEB5JNo
Philippine AirlinesPALPRYes
ScootTGWTRNo

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
16 May
95%
28°C25°C
23 May
82%
28°C25°C
Sunday
17 May
89%
29°C26°C
24 May
87%
28°C25°C
Monday
18 May
88%
28°C25°C
25 May
88%
29°C25°C
Tuesday
19 May
89%
28°C26°C
26 May
82%
29°C25°C
Wednesday
20 May
81%
29°C25°C
27 May
86%
28°C25°C
Thursday
21 May
82%
29°C25°C
28 May
84%
29°C25°C
Friday
22 May
89%
28°C25°C
29 May
89%
29°C26°C
The distance between Manila and Kota Kinabalu is 1098 km. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, and Scoot. Manila and Kota Kinabalu have 313 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, Lawas, Limbang.
Which airlines fly between Manila and Kota Kinabalu?
Currently, you can fly between Manila and Kota Kinabalu with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Scoot.
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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