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Find cheap airlines flights from Dubai to Kota Kinabalu

Choose from 1 carriers that fly from Dubai to Kota Kinabalu, including Batik Air Malaysia, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Cebu Pacific.
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Cheap flight deals from Dubai to Kota Kinabalu

Find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Kota Kinabalu within the next 3 months. Book one way flights from AED 713 or round trip flights from AED 1,693.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight Info | Dubai to Kota Kinabalu

The distance between Dubai and Kota Kinabalu is about 6,785.02 km. The most popular month to Kota Kinabalu is April. The off-season for travel is March.

Cheapest one-way flight price AED 713
Cheapest return ticket price AED 1,693
Off-season for travel March
Peak season for travel April
Flight distance 6,785.02 km
Popular airline Batik Air Malaysia

When is the cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest time for Dubai to Kota Kinabalu flights: Sep 7 to Sep 14 — one way flight prices from AED 713.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Dubai (DXB) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Dubai to Kota Kinabalu based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
  • According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AED 2,327.
  • There are 1 airport(s) near Kota Kinabalu (BKI): Kota Kinabalu International Airport.

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