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Getting from Kota Kinabalu airport to the city center

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.

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

Check-in for a flight from Osaka to Kota Kinabalu

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Peach AviationAPIMMYes
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
Spring AirlinesCQH9CYes
Jeju AirJJA7CNo

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
175
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
26 Sep
82%
30°C28°C
3 Oct
42%
29°C27°C
Sunday
27 Sep
79%
29°C27°C
4 Oct
75%
28°C27°C
Monday
28 Sep
87%
29°C27°C
5 Oct
36%
29°C27°C
Tuesday
29 Sep
87%
28°C26°C
6 Oct
63%
29°C27°C
Wednesday
30 Sep
46%
28°C26°C
7 Oct
78%
29°C27°C
Thursday
1 Oct
16%
29°C26°C
8 Oct
58%
29°C27°C
Friday
2 Oct
77%
29°C27°C
9 Oct
75%
29°C27°C
Travelers usually depart from Kansai International, or Itami when they travel from Osaka to Kota Kinabalu. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Peach Aviation, China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines, and Jeju Air. Osaka and Kota Kinabalu have 400 direct flights per week.

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