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Cheap flight deals from Riyadh to Kota Kinabalu Starting at AED 1,330

Discover our range of affordable one-way and round-trip flights from Riyadh to Kota Kinabalu and kick-start your next adventure today!

  • One way
  • Round-trip
      • RUH01:15
        18h 15m
        1 stop
        BKI00:30
        Mon, Mar 10|Riyadh - Kota Kinabalu|China Eastern Airlines
        AED 1,330AED 2,547
        48% OFF
        48% OFF
        AED 2,547AED 1,330

        Choose China Eastern Airlines flights from Riyadh to Kota Kinabalu. The one-way connecting flight with China Eastern Airlines departs from King Khalid International Airport on Mon, Mar 10, arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 1,330 including taxes and charges.

      • RUH00:30
        25h 30m
        1 stop
        BKI07:00
        Tue, Feb 25|Riyadh - Kota Kinabalu|China Southern Airlines
        AED 1,346AED 2,547
        47% OFF
        47% OFF
        AED 2,547AED 1,346

        Choose China Southern Airlines flights from Riyadh to Kota Kinabalu. The one-way connecting flight with China Southern Airlines departs from King Khalid International Airport on Tue, Feb 25, arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 1,346 including taxes and charges.

      • RUH19:15
        18h 15m
        1 stop
        BKI18:30
        Tue, Feb 25|Riyadh - Kota Kinabalu|Philippine Airlines
        AED 1,541AED 2,547
        39% OFF
        39% OFF
        AED 2,547AED 1,541

        Choose Philippine Airlines flights from Riyadh to Kota Kinabalu. The one-way connecting flight with Philippine Airlines departs from King Khalid International Airport on Tue, Feb 25, arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 1,541 including taxes and charges.

      • RUH18:55
        25h 25m
        1 stop
        BKI01:20
        Tue, Apr 29|Riyadh - Kota Kinabalu|Philippine Airlines
        AED 1,585
        AED 1,585

        Choose Philippine Airlines flights from Riyadh to Kota Kinabalu. The one-way connecting flight with Philippine Airlines departs from King Khalid International Airport on Tue, Apr 29, arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 1,585 including taxes and charges.

      • RUH20:50
        22h 40m
        1 stop
        BKI00:30
        Sat, Apr 5|Riyadh - Kota Kinabalu|China Eastern Airlines
        AED 2,097
        AED 2,097

        Choose China Eastern Airlines flights from Riyadh to Kota Kinabalu. The one-way connecting flight with China Eastern Airlines departs from King Khalid International Airport on Sat, Apr 5, arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 2,097 including taxes and charges.

      • RUH20:05
        23h 25m
        1 stop
        BKI00:30
        Sat, Mar 29|Riyadh - Kota Kinabalu|China Eastern Airlines
        AED 2,165
        AED 2,165

        Choose China Eastern Airlines flights from Riyadh to Kota Kinabalu. The one-way connecting flight with China Eastern Airlines departs from King Khalid International Airport on Sat, Mar 29, arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport. One-way Prices start from AED 2,165 including taxes and charges.

      • RUH01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        BKI02:00 pm
        Mon, Mar 3|Riyadh - Kota Kinabalu|China Eastern Airlines
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Riyadh to Kota Kinabalu flight time & flight schedules

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Arrival
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  1. MU6032

    China Eastern Airlines

    01:15

    RUH

    9.5h

    15:45

    PVG

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  2. MU8621

    China Eastern Airlines

    20:00

    PVG

    4.5h

    00:30

    BKI

    SMTWTFS

  3. G9152

    Air Arabia

    09:10

    RUH

    1.9h

    12:05

    SHJ

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  4. G9802

    Air Arabia

    14:50

    SHJ

    7.5h

    02:20

    KUL

    SMTW--S

  5. AK5104

    AirAsia

    07:00

    KUL

    2.6h

    09:35

    BKI

    SMTWTFS

  6. SV774

    Saudia

    11:35

    RUH

    4.8h

    18:55

    COK

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  7. AK036

    AirAsia

    00:30

    COK

    4.3h

    07:20

    KUL

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  8. AK5136

    AirAsia

    09:15

    KUL

    2.7h

    11:55

    BKI

    SMTWTFS

  9. SV774

    Saudia

    11:35

    RUH

    4.8h

    18:55

    COK

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  10. AK036

    AirAsia

    00:30

    COK

    4.3h

    07:20

    KUL

    SMTWTFS

  11. AK5126

    AirAsia

    08:45

    KUL

    2.6h

    11:20

    BKI

    --T---S

  12. EY556

    Etihad Airways

    16:45

    RUH

    1.8h

    19:35

    AUH

    SMTWTFS
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  13. EY474

    Etihad Airways

    22:00

    AUH

    8.6h

    09:35

    CGK

    SMTWTFS

  14. QZ526

    Indonesia AirAsia

    12:15

    CGK

    2.7h

    15:55

    BKI

    -M-W-F-

  15. G9155

    Air Arabia

    17:00

    RUH

    1.9h

    19:55

    SHJ

    SMTWTFS
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  16. G9800

    Air Arabia

    21:45

    SHJ

    6.9h

    08:40

    KUL

    -MTWTF-

  17. AK5104

    AirAsia

    07:00

    KUL

    2.6h

    09:35

    BKI

    SMTWTFS

  18. PR655

    Philippine Airlines

    18:55

    RUH

    10.6h

    10:30

    MNL

    SMTWTFS
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  19. Z2501

    Philippines AirAsia

    23:10

    MNL

    2.2h

    01:20

    BKI

    S-T-T-S

  20. CX648

    Cathay Pacific

    21:35

    RUH

    8.8h

    11:20

    HKG

    -M-WT-S
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  21. CX962

    Cathay Pacific

    16:00

    HKG

    2.3h

    18:20

    HGH

    SMTWTFS

  22. AK1575

    AirAsia

    21:45

    HGH

    4.2h

    01:55

    BKI

    SM-WTFS

  23. UL266

    SriLankan Airlines

    22:20

    RUH

    5.4h

    06:15

    CMB

    SMTWTFS
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  24. UL314

    SriLankan Airlines

    07:40

    CMB

    3.8h

    14:00

    KUL

    SMTWTFS

  25. AK5118

    AirAsia

    18:45

    KUL

    2.7h

    21:25

    BKI

    SMTWTFS

  26. UL266

    SriLankan Airlines

    22:20

    RUH

    5.4h

    06:15

    CMB

    SMTWTFS
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  27. UL314

    SriLankan Airlines

    07:40

    CMB

    3.8h

    14:00

    KUL

    SMTWTFS

  28. MH2640

    Malaysia Airlines

    15:40

    KUL

    2.7h

    18:20

    BKI

    SMTWTFS
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Riyadh (RUH) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Riyadh 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 Riyadh (RUH) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AED 2,963.

  • 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.

  • 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 | Riyadh to Kota Kinabalu

Cheapest direct flight priceAED 1,329
Off-season for travelMarch
Peak season for travelApril
Flight distance7,646.55 km
Popular airlineEtihad Airways

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