Cheap flight deals from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu Starting at AED 53

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Kuala Lumpur 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.

  • How much do flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AED 318.

  • How long does it take to fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)?

    It takes about 2 hours 38 minutes to fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI).

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Kota Kinabalu?

    • The distance from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to downtown is about 7 km, by taxi about 20 minutes.

  • What time does the earliest flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu depart?

    The earliest flight departs from Kuala Lumpur (SZB) at 08:00 and arrives in Kota Kinabalu (BKI) at 10:35.

  • What time does the latest flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu depart?

    The latest flight departs from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) at 21:00 and arrives in Kota Kinabalu (BKI) at 23:40.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)?

    Airlines with flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI): AirAsia, Turkish Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, IndiGo, Myanmar Airways International, Firefly Airline and Batik Air Malaysia.

  • What's the most popular airline for non-stop flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)?

    AirAsia operates 157 non-stop flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI).

  • How many airports are there in Kota Kinabalu (BKI)?

    There are 1 airport(s) near Kota Kinabalu (BKI): Kota Kinabalu International Airport.

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Flight Info | Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

Cheapest direct flight price AED 52
Cheapest return ticket price AED 102
Off-season for travel March
Peak season for travel June
Flight distance 1,621.07 km
Average flight time 2 hours 38 minutes
Popular airline AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)

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