Cheap flights from Yogyakarta to Kota Kinabalu from £151

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Thu, Jun 4
Yogyakarta YIAKota Kinabalu BKI

£151
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Wed, Jun 3
Yogyakarta YIAKota Kinabalu BKI

£174
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Wed, Jun 3
Yogyakarta YIAKota Kinabalu BKI

£176
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Wed, Jun 3
Yogyakarta YIAKota Kinabalu BKI

£182
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Wed, Jun 3
Yogyakarta YIAKota Kinabalu BKI

£193
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Mon, Jun 1
Yogyakarta YIAKota Kinabalu BKI

£199
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1 stop
Wed, Jun 3 – Sun, Jun 7
Yogyakarta YIAKota Kinabalu BKI

£305
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Wed, Jun 3 – Sun, Jun 7
Yogyakarta YIAKota Kinabalu BKI

£308
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Thu, Jun 4 – Mon, Jun 8
Yogyakarta YIAKota Kinabalu BKI

£316
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Wed, Jun 3 – Sun, Jun 7
Yogyakarta YIAKota Kinabalu BKI

£317
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Wed, Jun 3 – Sun, Jun 7
Yogyakarta YIAKota Kinabalu BKI

£355
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Yogyakarta YIAKota Kinabalu BKI

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How much do flights to Kota Kinabalu cost?

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

Check-in for a flight from Yogyakarta to Kota Kinabalu

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
CitilinkCTVQGYes
Indonesia AirAsiaAWQQZNo
TransNusaTNU8BYes
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo

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
16 May
95%
28°C25°C
23 May
82%
28°C25°C
Sunday
17 May
89%
29°C26°C
24 May
87%
28°C25°C
Monday
18 May
88%
28°C25°C
25 May
88%
29°C25°C
Tuesday
19 May
89%
28°C26°C
26 May
82%
29°C25°C
Wednesday
20 May
81%
29°C25°C
27 May
86%
28°C25°C
Thursday
21 May
82%
29°C25°C
28 May
84%
29°C25°C
Friday
22 May
89%
28°C25°C
29 May
89%
29°C26°C
Travelers usually depart from Yogyakarta International Airport, or Adisutjipto International when they travel from Yogyakarta to Kota Kinabalu. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Citilink, Indonesia AirAsia, TransNusa, and Malaysia Airlines. Yogyakarta and Kota Kinabalu have 400 direct flights per week.

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