Cheap flights from Miri to Kota Kinabalu from £43

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Thu, Jun 4
Miri MYYKota Kinabalu BKI
£43
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Thu, Jun 4
Miri MYYKota Kinabalu BKI
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Wed, Jun 3
Miri MYYKota Kinabalu BKI
£47
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Tue, Jun 2
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Thu, Jun 4 – Mon, Jun 8
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Thu, Jun 4 – Mon, Jun 8
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Thu, Jun 4 – Sun, Jun 7
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How much do flights to Kota Kinabalu cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£43

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£55

Cheapest round-trip

£85

Nonstop flights in May

£28 – £40

Most popular airline

AirAsia

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
Miri
Arrive to
Kota Kinabalu International
Average flights per week
110
Flight distance
290 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Miri 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
AirAsia
2222222
Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
AirAsia
2222222
Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
AirAsia
2222222
Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
AirAsia
2222222
Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Miri to Kota Kinabalu

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Air BorneoMWGMYYes
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
FireflyFFMFYNo

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 Miri and Kota Kinabalu is 290 km. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Air Borneo, Malaysia Airlines, and Firefly. Miri and Kota Kinabalu have 110 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Miri to Kota Kinabalu?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Miri and Kota Kinabalu takes around 0.83 hours.
What is the flight distance between Miri and Kota Kinabalu?
The flight distance between Miri and Kota Kinabalu is 290 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Miri and Kota Kinabalu?
Several carriers operate flights between Miri and Kota Kinabalu. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include AirAsia.
What are the most popular routes to and from Miri?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Miri and Kuala Lumpur, Gunung Mulu National Park, Kuching, Jakarta, Bangkok, Tawau, Bali, Singapore, Phuket City, Johor Bahru, Da Nang, Bintulu, Manila, Denpasar, Siem Reap, Penang, Phnom Penh, Limbang, Colombo, Bandar Seri Begawan.
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, Seoul, Penang, Puerto Princesa, Hanoi, Bangkok, Johor Bahru, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta, Lahad Datu.
What airports are near Miri?
The main airport in Miri is Miri. It is also served by Brunei International, Miri, Bintulu.
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 Miri and Kota Kinabalu?
Currently, you can fly between Miri and Kota Kinabalu with AirAsia, Air Borneo, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly.
When’s the best time to travel between Miri and Kota Kinabalu?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Miri 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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