Cheap flights from Nagoya to Kota Kinabalu from £183

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Thu, Jul 2
Nagoya NGOKota Kinabalu BKI
£183
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Fri, Jul 3
Nagoya NGOKota Kinabalu BKI
£193
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Sat, Jul 4
Nagoya NGOKota Kinabalu BKI
£216
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Sat, Jul 4
Nagoya NGOKota Kinabalu BKI
£220
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Wed, Jul 1
Nagoya NGOKota Kinabalu BKI
£221
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Sun, Jun 28
Nagoya NGOKota Kinabalu BKI
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Thu, Jul 2 – Sun, Jul 5
Nagoya NGOKota Kinabalu BKI
£355
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Fri, Jul 3 – Tue, Jul 7
Nagoya NGOKota Kinabalu BKI
£360
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Fri, Jul 3 – Sun, Jul 5
Nagoya NGOKota Kinabalu BKI
£362
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Fri, Jul 3 – Sun, Jul 5
Nagoya NGOKota Kinabalu BKI
£362
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Fri, Jul 3 – Mon, Jul 6
Nagoya NGOKota Kinabalu BKI
£364
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How much do flights to Kota Kinabalu cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£183

Cheapest round-trip

£355

Average round-trip

£430

Includes rare itinerary

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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
Chubu Centrair International
Arrive to
Kota Kinabalu International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Nagoya to Kota Kinabalu

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Japan AirlinesJALJLNo
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
Hong Kong Express AirwaysHKEUONo
Peach AviationAPIMMYes

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
13 Jun
85%
28°C25°C
20 Jun
66%
29°C25°C
Sunday
14 Jun
79%
28°C25°C
21 Jun
79%
28°C25°C
Monday
15 Jun
47%
29°C26°C
22 Jun
72%
28°C25°C
Tuesday
16 Jun
78%
29°C25°C
23 Jun
50%
28°C25°C
Wednesday
17 Jun
81%
28°C25°C
24 Jun
43%
29°C25°C
Thursday
18 Jun
74%
28°C25°C
25 Jun
64%
29°C26°C
Friday
19 Jun
57%
29°C25°C
26 Jun
65%
29°C25°C
Travelers usually depart from Chubu Centrair International, or Nagoya Airfield when they travel from Nagoya to Kota Kinabalu. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Japan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Hong Kong Express Airways, and Peach Aviation. Nagoya and Kota Kinabalu have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Nagoya?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Nagoya and Manila, Sapporo, Bangkok, Seoul, Okinawa Island, Fukuoka, Davao, Tokyo, Cebu, Taipei, Phuket City, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Denpasar, Kathmandu, Kochi, Barcelona, Tel Aviv, Hanoi.
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.
Which airports are there in Nagoya?
Nagoya is mainly served by Chubu Centrair International. But there are other airports nearby, including Nagoya Airfield.
What airports are near Nagoya?
The main airport in Nagoya is Chubu Centrair International. It is also served by Kansai International, Itami, Kobe, Matsumoto, Komatsu, Toyama, Shizuoka, Tokushima, Nanki–Shirahama, Noto.
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 Nagoya and Kota Kinabalu?
Currently, you can fly between Nagoya and Kota Kinabalu with AirAsia, Japan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Hong Kong Express Airways, Peach Aviation.
When’s the best time to travel between Nagoya and Kota Kinabalu?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Nagoya 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 Nagoya and Kota Kinabalu?
Traveling between Nagoya 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 Nagoya?
There are a number of airports in and around Nagoya. The main one is Chubu Centrair International and other nearby airports include Kansai International, Itami, Kobe, Matsumoto, Komatsu, Toyama, Shizuoka, Tokushima, Nanki–Shirahama, Noto
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