Cheap flights from Puerto Princesa to Kota Kinabalu from £115

Cheap flights from Puerto Princesa to Kota Kinabalu from £115

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1 stop
Mon, Jul 20
Puerto Princesa PPSKota Kinabalu BKI
£115
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Mon, Jul 20
Puerto Princesa PPSKota Kinabalu BKI
£115
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Wed, Jul 22
Puerto Princesa PPSKota Kinabalu BKI
£116
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Fri, Jul 24
Puerto Princesa PPSKota Kinabalu BKI
£116
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Fri, Jul 24
Puerto Princesa PPSKota Kinabalu BKI
£117
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Sun, Jul 26
Puerto Princesa PPSKota Kinabalu BKI
£121
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1 stop
Fri, Jul 24 – Tue, Jul 28
Puerto Princesa PPSKota Kinabalu BKI
£248
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Mon, Jul 20 – Sat, Jul 25
Puerto Princesa PPSKota Kinabalu BKI
£248
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Wed, Jul 22 – Mon, Jul 27
Puerto Princesa PPSKota Kinabalu BKI
£252
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Wed, Jul 22 – Mon, Jul 27
Puerto Princesa PPSKota Kinabalu BKI
£253
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Sun, Jul 26 – Thu, Jul 30
Puerto Princesa PPSKota Kinabalu BKI
£254
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Fri, Jul 24 – Mon, Jul 27
Puerto Princesa PPSKota Kinabalu BKI
£256
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How much do flights to Kota Kinabalu cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£115

Cheapest round-trip

£248

Average round-trip

£324

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Cebu Pacific

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
Puerto Princesa International
Arrive to
Kota Kinabalu International
Average flights per week
171
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Puerto Princesa to Kota Kinabalu

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Cebu PacificCEB5JNo
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Philippine AirlinesPALPRYes
Philippines AirAsiaEZDZ2No
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo

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
11 Jul
44%
30°C25°C
18 Jul
80%
30°C26°C
Sunday
12 Jul
57%
30°C25°C
19 Jul
77%
29°C25°C
Monday
13 Jul
63%
30°C26°C
20 Jul
57%
30°C25°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
70%
29°C25°C
21 Jul
36%
30°C25°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
57%
30°C25°C
22 Jul
67%
30°C26°C
Thursday
16 Jul
43%
30°C26°C
23 Jul
77%
27°C24°C
Friday
17 Jul
73%
30°C26°C
24 Jul
19%
28°C25°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Cebu Pacific, AirAsia, Philippine Airlines, Philippines AirAsia, and Malaysia Airlines. Puerto Princesa and Kota Kinabalu have 171 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Puerto Princesa?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Puerto Princesa and Manila, Cebu, Del Carmen, London, Manchester, Caticlan, Bali, Denpasar, Panglao, Bangkok, Singapore, Iloilo City, Davao, Angeles, Seoul, Dumaguete, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, Phuket City.
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, Hanoi, Bangkok, Johor Bahru, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta, Lahad Datu.
What airports are near Puerto Princesa?
The main airport in Puerto Princesa is Puerto Princesa International. It is also served by Puerto Princesa 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, Limbang, Lawas.
Which airlines fly between Puerto Princesa and Kota Kinabalu?
Currently, you can fly between Puerto Princesa and Kota Kinabalu with Cebu Pacific, AirAsia, Philippine Airlines, Philippines AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Puerto Princesa and Kota Kinabalu?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Puerto Princesa 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 Puerto Princesa and Kota Kinabalu?
Traveling between Puerto Princesa 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 Puerto Princesa?
There are a number of airports in and around Puerto Princesa. The main one is Puerto Princesa International and other nearby airports include Puerto Princesa International
How many airports are there near Kota Kinabalu?
There are a number of airports in and around Kota Kinabalu. The main one is Kota Kinabalu International and other nearby airports include Kota Kinabalu International, Limbang, Lawas.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Puerto Princesa and Kota Kinabalu depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Puerto Princesa and Kota Kinabalu arrive?
What time do flights between Puerto Princesa and Kota Kinabalu depart?
What time do flights between Puerto Princesa and Kota Kinabalu arrive?

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