What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu?

Booking a flight to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is your only option if you intend on flying to Kota Kinabalu. It is only a 5.8 km journey from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Kinabalu’s city centre. Kota Kinabalu is the only Kota Kinabalu airport and it handles 1 daily flight from Hong Kong. 1 airline has flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu on a regular basis.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Kota Kinabalu . Flying to Kota Kinabalu in December will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Can I find cheaper flights to Kota Kinabalu if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, AirAsia is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Kota Kinabalu?

Kota Kinabalu is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Kota Kinabalu. One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu typically cost HK$88, while return flights cost around HK$333.

How much is a return flight to Kota Kinabalu?

A return flight to Kota Kinabalu will typically cost around HK$43, however they can be found for as little as HK$43.

Does Kota Kinabalu have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at Kota Kinabalu can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Kota Kinabalu?

Yes. Kota Kinabalu has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Survivor Lodge Pulau Tiga is the closest property to Kota Kinabalu (0.0 km away from Kota Kinabalu).

HK$630+ Flights to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2025

Return from	HK$1,112
One-way from	HK$630
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	May
Average price	HK$1,376
Good round-trip deal	HK$1,056 or less
Good one-way deal	HK$535 or less

AirAsia
17-5-20-5
Nonstop
5h 50m total
Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu

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23-5
Nonstop
3h 00m total
Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (HK$2,970 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (HK$722 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Sat 17-513:25HKG - BKI

Nonstop3h 00mAirAsia

Tue 20-509:50BKI - HKG

Nonstop2h 50mAirAsia

Deal found 25-3HK$1,112

Sun 1-619:20HKG - BKI

1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sat 7-609:50BKI - HKG

Nonstop2h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24-3HK$1,322

Sat 10-519:20HKG - BKI

1 stop15h 55mScoot

Tue 13-512:15BKI - HKG

1 stop8h 25mScoot

Deal found 25-3HK$1,399

Thu 8-518:50HKG - BKI

1 stop29h 40mChina Eastern

Sat 10-501:30BKI - HKG

1 stop22h 15mChina Eastern

Deal found 24-3HK$1,718

Thu 3-418:15HKG - BKI

1 stop7h 05mPhilippines AirAsia

Tue 8-401:45BKI - HKG

1 stop15h 30mPhilippines AirAsia

Deal found 23-3HK$2,332

Wed 7-500:40HKG - BKI

1 stop22h 00mT'way Air

Sun 11-523:40BKI - HKG

1 stop23h 35mT'way Air

Deal found 24-3HK$2,729

Sat 5-401:25HKG - BKI

1 stop21h 05mJin Air

Thu 10-400:35BKI - HKG

1 stop23h 40mJin Air

Deal found 25-3HK$2,744

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Sat 17-513:25HKG - BKI

Nonstop3h 00mAirAsia

Tue 20-509:50BKI - HKG

Nonstop2h 50mAirAsia

Deal found 25-3HK$1,112

Sun 1-619:20HKG - BKI

1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sat 7-609:50BKI - HKG

Nonstop2h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24-3HK$1,322

Sat 10-519:20HKG - BKI

1 stop15h 55mScoot

Tue 13-512:15BKI - HKG

1 stop8h 25mScoot

Deal found 25-3HK$1,399

Thu 8-518:50HKG - BKI

1 stop29h 40mChina Eastern

Sat 10-501:30BKI - HKG

1 stop22h 15mChina Eastern

Deal found 24-3HK$1,718

Fri 4-418:15HKG - BKI

1 stop7h 05mPhilippines AirAsia

Mon 7-401:45BKI - HKG

1 stop15h 30mPhilippines AirAsia

Deal found 25-3HK$2,177

Wed 7-500:40HKG - BKI

1 stop22h 00mT'way Air

Sun 11-523:40BKI - HKG

1 stop23h 35mT'way Air

Deal found 24-3HK$2,729

Sat 5-401:25HKG - BKI

1 stop21h 05mJin Air

Thu 10-400:35BKI - HKG

1 stop23h 40mJin Air

Deal found 25-3HK$2,744

Last-minute flights to Kota Kinabalu
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Thu 27-307:40HKG - BKI

1 stop16h 50mChina Eastern

Mon 31-301:30BKI - HKG

1 stop22h 15mChina Eastern

Deal found 24-3HK$1,749

Fri 28-313:05HKG - BKI

Nonstop2h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1-423:25BKI - HKG

2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25-3HK$1,547

Tue 1-415:05HKG - BKI

1 stop9h 25mChina Eastern

Sat 5-401:30BKI - HKG

1 stop10h 20mChina Eastern

Deal found 24-3HK$1,811

Tue 1-413:25HKG - BKI

Nonstop3h 00mAirAsia

Sat 5-409:50BKI - HKG

Nonstop2h 50mAirAsia

Deal found 24-3HK$1,974

Thu 3-418:15HKG - BKI

1 stop7h 05mPhilippines AirAsia

Tue 8-401:45BKI - HKG

1 stop15h 30mPhilippines AirAsia

Deal found 23-3HK$2,332

Fri 4-418:15HKG - BKI

1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 8-409:50BKI - HKG

Nonstop2h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25-3HK$2,013

Sat 5-401:25HKG - BKI

1 stop21h 05mJin Air

Thu 10-400:35BKI - HKG

1 stop23h 40mJin Air

Deal found 25-3HK$2,744

Thu 10-413:25HKG - BKI

Nonstop3h 00mAirAsia

Tue 15-409:50BKI - HKG

Nonstop2h 50mAirAsia

Deal found 24-3HK$1,485

Fri 25-400:40HKG - BKI

1 stop22h 00mT'way Air

Mon 28-423:40BKI - HKG

1 stop23h 35mT'way Air

Deal found 25-3HK$3,801

One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu
Search for one-way flight options to Kota Kinabalu. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

Fri 23-513:25HKG - BKI

Nonstop3h 00mAirAsia

Deal found 24-3HK$630

Sat 12-422:00HKG - BKI

1 stop13h 15mScoot

Deal found 25-3HK$801

Thu 24-420:25HKG - BKI

1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25-3HK$863

Fri 11-420:20HKG - BKI

2 stops28h 10mChina Eastern

Deal found 25-3HK$1,150

Wed 2-418:15HKG - BKI

1 stop7h 05mPhilippines AirAsia

Deal found 25-3HK$1,220

Sat 5-402:00HKG - BKI

1 stop21h 05mAir Busan

Deal found 25-3HK$1,578

Thu 22-500:40HKG - BKI

1 stop22h 00mT'way Air

Deal found 24-3HK$1,765

Tue 8-401:25HKG - BKI

1 stop21h 05mJin Air

Deal found 25-3HK$1,866

Sun 20-714:35HKG - BKI

1 stop23h 40mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 25-3HK$2,184

Sun 20-723:00HKG - BKI

2 stops18h 00mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 24-3HK$2,651

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HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Sat 17-5

13:25-16:25

Nonstop3h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 20-5

09:50-12:40

Nonstop2h 50m

HK$1,112

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Sun 1-6

19:20-19:25

1 stop24h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 7-6

09:50-12:40

Nonstop2h 50m

HK$1,322

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Sat 10-5

19:20-11:15

1 stop15h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 13-5

12:15-20:40

1 stop8h 25m

HK$1,399

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Thu 8-5

18:50-00:30

1 stop29h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 10-5

01:30-23:45

1 stop22h 15m

HK$1,718

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Fri 4-4

18:15-01:20

1 stop7h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 7-4

01:45-17:15

1 stop15h 30m

HK$2,177

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 7-5

00:40-22:40

1 stop22h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 11-5

23:40-23:15

1 stop23h 35m

HK$2,729

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Sat 5-4

01:25-22:30

1 stop21h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 10-4

00:35-00:15

1 stop23h 40m

HK$2,744

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Fri 23-5

13:25-16:25

Nonstop3h 00m

HK$630

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Sat 12-4

22:00-11:15

1 stop13h 15m

HK$801

Hong KongKota Kinabalu

HKG - BKI

HKGBKI

Hong Kong Intl

Thu 24-4

20:25-17:00

1 stop20h 35m

HK$863

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When is the best time to book a flight to Kota Kinabalu?

The best time to book flights to Kota Kinabalu is 83 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Kota Kinabalu?

On average, a flight from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu takes 2 hours 50 minutes. Flights to Kota Kinabalu from other popular cities in Hong Kong will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu?

The most popular airline flying from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu is AirAsia.

AirAsia

From HK$124

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest airline flying from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu is AirAsia.

Rainfall in Kota Kinabalu by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kota Kinabalu ranges from 60.0 - 351.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 351.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Kota Kinabalu when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Kota Kinabalu by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kota Kinabalu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

To help decide which airline to fly to Kota Kinabalu, see what other customers have to say about Malaysia Airlines, Philippine Airlines and China Eastern. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

252 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

252 reviews

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

252 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Philippine Airlines

7.2

Good

840 reviews

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

252 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

China Eastern

7.1

Good

135 reviews

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

252 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Philippines AirAsia

6.7

Okay

111 reviews

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

252 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

FAQs about flying to Kota Kinabalu

What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu?
Booking a flight to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is your only option if you intend on flying to Kota Kinabalu. It is only a 5.8 km journey from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Kinabalu’s city centre. Kota Kinabalu is the only Kota Kinabalu airport and it handles 1 daily flight from Hong Kong. 1 airline has flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu on a regular basis.
Can I find cheaper flights to Kota Kinabalu if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Kota Kinabalu?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, AirAsia is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Kota Kinabalu?
Kota Kinabalu is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Kota Kinabalu. One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu typically cost HK$88, while return flights cost around HK$333.
How much is a return flight to Kota Kinabalu?
A return flight to Kota Kinabalu will typically cost around HK$43, however they can be found for as little as HK$43.
Does Kota Kinabalu have rental cars?
Yes. Those touching down at Kota Kinabalu can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Kota Kinabalu?
Yes. Kota Kinabalu has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Survivor Lodge Pulau Tiga is the closest property to Kota Kinabalu (0.0 km away from Kota Kinabalu).

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Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

To help decide which airline to fly to Kota Kinabalu, see what other customers have to say about Malaysia Airlines, Philippine Airlines and China Eastern. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Kota Kinabalu

What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu?

Can I find cheaper flights to Kota Kinabalu if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Kota Kinabalu?

How much is a return flight to Kota Kinabalu?

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