Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Busan and Kota Kinabalu takes around 5.2 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Busan and Kota Kinabalu?

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The flight distance between Busan and Kota Kinabalu is 3513 km.

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Busan?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Busan and Seoul, Jeju City, Tokyo, Osaka, Taipei, Bangkok, Fukuoka, Hong Kong, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Manila, Sapporo, Cebu, Nagoya, Denpasar, Hagåtña, Singapore, Chiang Mai, Siem Reap, Honolulu.

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 Singapore, Manila, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul, Bandar Seri Begawan, Tokyo, Taipei, Hong Kong, Penang, Sandakan, Cebu, San Francisco, Bangkok, Kuching, Denpasar, Chiang Mai, Hanoi, Langkawi, Seattle, Ho Chi Minh City.

Question 6

What airports are near Busan?

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The main airport in Busan is Gimhae International. It is also served by Gimhae International, Cheongju International, Daegu International, Gwangju, Gunsan, Pohang, Sacheon, Yeosu, Muan International, Ulsan.

Question 7

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.

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

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 10

Which airlines fly between Busan and Kota Kinabalu?

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Currently, you can fly between Busan and Kota Kinabalu with AirAsia, Air Busan, Jeju Air, Jin Air, Tway Airlines.

Question 11

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Busan 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 12

What flights operate between Busan and Kota Kinabalu?

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Traveling between Busan 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 13

How many airports are there near Busan?

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There are a number of airports in and around Busan. The main one is Gimhae International and other nearby airports include Gimhae International, Cheongju International, Daegu International, Gwangju, Gunsan, Pohang, Sacheon, Yeosu, Muan International, Ulsan

Question 14

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.

Question 15

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

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Busan 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 17

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

Question 18

What time do flights between Busan 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	$128
Cheapest round-trip	$271
Average round-trip	$331
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Nonstop flights in April	$151 – $434

Airline	Sun 14.04	Mon 15.04	Tue 16.04	Wed 17.04	Thu 18.04	Fri 19.04	Sat 20.04
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Asiana Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Sun 21.04	Mon 22.04	Tue 23.04	Wed 24.04	Thu 25.04	Fri 26.04	Sat 27.04
Air Busan	---	---	---	1	---	---	1
Asiana Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Sun 28.04	Mon 29.04	Tue 30.04	Wed 01.05	Thu 02.05	Fri 03.05	Sat 04.05
Air Busan	---	---	---	---	---	---	1
Asiana Airlines	---	---	---	1	---	---	1

Airline	Sun 05.05	Mon 06.05	Tue 07.05	Wed 08.05	Thu 09.05	Fri 10.05	Sat 11.05
Air Busan	---	---	---	---	---	---	1
Asiana Airlines	---	---	---	1	---	---	1

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No	0 0
Air Busan	ABL	BX	Yes	No
Jeju Air	JJA	7C	No	No
Jin Air	JNA	LJ	Yes	0 0
Tway Airlines	TWB	TW	Yes	0 0

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	28°C	25°C
February	28°C	24°C
March	29°C	25°C
April	29°C	25°C
May	30°C	26°C
June	29°C	26°C
July	29°C	25°C
August	29°C	26°C
September	29°C	25°C
October	29°C	25°C
November	29°C	26°C
December	28°C	25°C