Cheap flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu from £42

Cheap flights from Penang to Kota Kinabalu from £42

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Thu, Mar 5
Penang PENKota Kinabalu BKI
£42
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Wed, Mar 4
Penang PENKota Kinabalu BKI
£42
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Mon, Mar 2
Penang PENKota Kinabalu BKI
£42
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Sat, Mar 7
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Mon, Mar 2
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Tue, Mar 3 – Thu, Mar 5
Penang PENKota Kinabalu BKI
£83
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Wed, Mar 4 – Sun, Mar 8
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£83
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Mon, Mar 2 – Wed, Mar 4
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Thu, Mar 5 – Sat, Mar 7
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Thu, Mar 5 – Sun, Mar 8
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Sat, Mar 7 – Wed, Mar 11
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How much do flights to Kota Kinabalu cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£42

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£87

Cheapest round-trip

£83

Average round-trip

£97

Nonstop flights in February

£41 – £73

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
Penang International
Arrive to
Kota Kinabalu International
Average flights per week
359
Flight distance
1749 km

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 02.02Tue 03.02Wed 04.02Thu 05.02Fri 06.02Sat 07.02Sun 08.02
AirAsia
2222222
Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 09.02Tue 10.02Wed 11.02Thu 12.02Fri 13.02Sat 14.02Sun 15.02
AirAsia
2222222
Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 16.02Tue 17.02Wed 18.02Thu 19.02Fri 20.02Sat 21.02Sun 22.02
AirAsia
2222222
Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 23.02Tue 24.02Wed 25.02Thu 26.02Fri 27.02Sat 28.02Sun 01.03
AirAsia
2222222
Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Penang to Kota Kinabalu

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Batik Air MalaysiaMXDODNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
FireflyFFMFYNo
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
168
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
14 Feb
95%
27°C24°C
21 Feb
82%
26°C24°C
Sunday
15 Feb
28°C24°C
22 Feb
85%
27°C25°C
Monday
16 Feb
89%
29°C24°C
23 Feb
89%
27°C24°C
Tuesday
17 Feb
28°C24°C
24 Feb
89%
27°C24°C
Wednesday
18 Feb
82%
28°C24°C
25 Feb
88%
28°C24°C
Thursday
19 Feb
83%
29°C25°C
26 Feb
88%
27°C25°C
Friday
20 Feb
86%
27°C24°C
27 Feb
88%
27°C24°C
The distance between Penang and Kota Kinabalu is 1749 km. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, and China Southern Airlines. Penang and Kota Kinabalu have 359 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Penang to Kota Kinabalu?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Penang and Kota Kinabalu takes around 2.8 hours.
What is the flight distance between Penang and Kota Kinabalu?
The flight distance between Penang and Kota Kinabalu is 1749 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Penang and Kota Kinabalu?
Several carriers operate flights between Penang and Kota Kinabalu. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include AirAsia.
What are the most popular routes to and from Penang?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Penang and Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, Singapore, Bangkok, Johor Bahru, Phuket City, Bali, Denpasar, Phuket Province, London, Krabi, Kuantan, Hong Kong, Medan, Hanoi, Da Nang, Tawau, Kuching, Chiang Mai, Jakarta.
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, Puerto Princesa, Hanoi, Bangkok, Johor Bahru, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta, Lahad Datu.
What airports are near Penang?
The main airport in Penang is Penang International. It is also served by Penang International, Hat Yai International, Sultan Azlan Shah, Sultan Abdul Halim.
What airports are near Kota Kinabalu?
The main airport in Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu International. It is also served by Kota Kinabalu International.
Which airlines fly between Penang and Kota Kinabalu?
Currently, you can fly between Penang and Kota Kinabalu with AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, China Southern Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Penang and Kota Kinabalu?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Penang 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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