Question 1

What are the most popular routes to and from Tokyo?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Tokyo and London, Sapporo, Seoul, Bangkok, Manila, Okinawa Island, Osaka, Hong Kong, Taipei, Cebu, Manchester, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Singapore, Los Angeles, Fukuoka, Denpasar, Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai, San Francisco.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

Which airports are there in Tokyo?

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Tokyo is mainly served by Narita International. But there are other airports nearby, including Haneda.

Question 4

What airports are near Tokyo?

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The main airport in Tokyo is Narita International. It is also served by Matsumoto, Shizuoka, Fukushima, Ibaraki.

Question 5

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, Lawas, Limbang.

Question 6

Which airlines fly between Tokyo and Kota Kinabalu?

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Currently, you can fly between Tokyo and Kota Kinabalu with AirAsia, Hong Kong Express Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Scoot, Jeju Air.

Question 7

When’s the best time to travel between Tokyo and Kota Kinabalu?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Tokyo 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 8

What flights operate between Tokyo and Kota Kinabalu?

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Traveling between Tokyo 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 9

How many airports are there near Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Tokyo. The main one is Narita International and other nearby airports include Matsumoto, Shizuoka, Fukushima, Ibaraki

Question 10

How many airports are there near Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

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, Lawas, Limbang.

Question 11

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Tokyo 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 Tokyo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 12

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Tokyo 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 13

What time do flights between Tokyo 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 Tokyo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do flights between Tokyo 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	£161
Cheapest round-trip	£305
Average round-trip	£344
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Most popular airline	AirAsia

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Airport Taxi (coupon system)	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
Grab (ride-hailing)	15-30 min	RM 15 – RM 30; varies by demand and destination (~USD 3–7)	on-demand (traffic dependent)	budget door-to-door service
Airport Bus	20-40 min	RM 5; one-way fare (~USD 1)	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Public Minibus	25-45 min	RM 2 – RM 3; local minibus fare (~USD 0.50)	irregular schedule (traffic dependent)	local experience
Hotel Shuttle	15-35 min	RM 0 – RM 50; complimentary or charged by hotel (~USD 0–11)	by arrangement (traffic dependent)	hotel guests
Rental Car	15-30 min	RM 80 – RM 200; per day rate (~USD 18–45)	on-demand (traffic dependent)	exploring Sabah independently

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No
Hong Kong Express Airways	HKE	UO	No
Malaysia Airlines	MAS	MH	No
Scoot	TGW	TR	No
Jeju Air	JJA	7C	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	6°C	-1°C
February	8°C	0°C
March	12°C	2°C
April	16°C	6°C
May	20°C	9°C
June	25°C	14°C
July	28°C	16°C
August	27°C	16°C
September	22°C	12°C
October	17°C	8°C
November	11°C	3°C
December	7°C	0°C

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