Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Lahad Datu to Kota Kinabalu?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lahad Datu and Kota Kinabalu takes around 0.92 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Lahad Datu and Kota Kinabalu?

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The flight distance between Lahad Datu and Kota Kinabalu is 271 km.

Question 3

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

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Several carriers operate flights between Lahad Datu and Kota Kinabalu. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Malaysia Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Lahad Datu?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Lahad Datu and Kuala Lumpur, Denpasar, Johor Bahru, Singapore.

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 Lahad Datu?

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The main airport in Lahad Datu is Lahad Datu. It is also served by Sandakan, Tawau, Lahad Datu.

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 Lahad Datu and Kota Kinabalu?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Lahad Datu and Kota Kinabalu thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Lahad Datu 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 Lahad Datu and Kota Kinabalu?

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Currently, you can fly between Lahad Datu and Kota Kinabalu with Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia.

Question 11

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Lahad Datu 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 Lahad Datu and Kota Kinabalu?

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Traveling between Lahad Datu 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 Lahad Datu?

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There are a number of airports in and around Lahad Datu. The main one is Lahad Datu and other nearby airports include Sandakan, Tawau, Lahad Datu

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 Lahad Datu 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 Lahad Datu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

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

Question 18

What time do flights between Lahad Datu 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	$34
Cheapest round-trip	$75
Average round-trip	$79
Nonstop flights in May	$34 – $46
Most popular airline	Malaysia Airlines

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Malaysia Airlines	MAS	MH	No	0 0
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No	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

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