Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Seoul and Kota Kinabalu takes around 5.3 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Seoul and Kota Kinabalu?

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The flight distance between Seoul and Kota Kinabalu is 3665 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Seoul and Kota Kinabalu?

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Several carriers operate flights between Seoul and Kota Kinabalu. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Jin Air, Jeju Air, Asiana Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Seoul?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Seoul and Bangkok, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne, Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, Sydney, Tokyo, Manila, Hanoi, Busan, Ho Chi Minh City, Angeles, Jeju City, Osaka, Cairns, Kaohsiung, New Delhi, Perth, Adelaide.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Kota Kinabalu?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Taipei, Hong Kong, Manila, Kuala Terengganu, Sandakan, Johor Bahru, Labuan, Miri, Melbourne, Tawau, Kota Bharu, Kuching, Lahad Datu, Penang, Cebu, Sibu, Bandar Seri Begawan, Sydney.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Seoul?

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Seoul is mainly served by Incheon International. But there are other airports nearby, including Gimpo International, Seoul Air Base.

Question 7

What airports are near Seoul?

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The main airport in Seoul is Incheon International. It is also served by Daegu International, Gunsan, Cheongju International, Wonju, Yangyang International.

Question 8

What airports are near Kota Kinabalu?

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The main airport in Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu International. It is also served by Kota Kinabalu International, Limbang, Lawas, Kudat.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Seoul and Kota Kinabalu?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Seoul and Kota Kinabalu thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Seoul and Kota Kinabalu can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Seoul and Kota Kinabalu?

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Currently, you can fly between Seoul and Kota Kinabalu with AirAsia, VietJet Air, Malaysia Airlines, Jeju Air, Tway Airlines.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between Seoul and Kota Kinabalu?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Seoul 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.

Question 13

What flights operate between Seoul and Kota Kinabalu?

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Traveling between Seoul 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.

Question 14

How many airports are there near Seoul?

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There are a number of airports in and around Seoul. The main one is Incheon International and other nearby airports include Daegu International, Gunsan, Cheongju International, Wonju, Yangyang International

Question 15

How many airports are there near Kota Kinabalu?

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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, Kudat.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Seoul and Kota Kinabalu depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Seoul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Seoul and Kota Kinabalu arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Kota Kinabalu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between Seoul and Kota Kinabalu depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Seoul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between Seoul and Kota Kinabalu arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Kota Kinabalu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£153
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£153
Cheapest round-trip	£251
Average round-trip	£362
Nonstop flights in August	£153 – £390

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
AirAsia	AXM	AK	Yes	Opens 240 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
VietJet Air	VJC	VJ	Yes	No
Malaysia Airlines	MAS	MH	Yes	No
Jeju Air	JJA	7C	Yes	No
Tway Airlines	TWB	TW	Yes	No

Travel restrictions	Travel is allowed with restrictions No proof of a negative pre-departure COVID-19 test result required for vaccinated travelers No quarantine required for vaccinated travelers
Forms and documents	Mandatory proof of vaccination for Malaysia Mandatory app for pre-departure form

COVID-19 testing	Travel is allowed with restrictions Recommended COVID-19 test on day 6 or 7 after arrival Mandatory COVID-19 test on arrival No quarantine required
Forms and documents	No proof of vaccination required for South Korea Proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results Re-entry permit required for foreign long-term residents
Additional information	Masks are mandatory in public

Cheap flights from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu

Flights starting at £153. Choose between AirAsia, VietJet Air, or Malaysia Airlines to find the best price.

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