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

If you book a flight to Kota Kinabalu, you will be flying into Kota Kinabalu, which is the city’s only airport. Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is located 5.8 km from the centre of Kota Kinabalu.

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, Indonesia AirAsia is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu.

Where does the fastest flight to Kota Kinabalu depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Kota Kinabalu, Jakarta offers the quickest one-way flight (2 hours 45 minutes).

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).

Rp 879,765+ Flights to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2025

Return from	Rp 1,547,735
One-way from	Rp 879,765
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	May
Average price	Rp 1,971,326
Good round-trip deal	Rp 1,930,270 or less

Indonesia AirAsia
10/4-12/4
Nonstop
5h 30m total
Denpasar to Kota Kinabalu

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Indonesia AirAsia
15/5
Nonstop
2h 55m total
Denpasar to Kota Kinabalu

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease (Rp 4,148,644,096 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Thu 9/1010.20DPS - BKI

Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 14/1011.00BKI - DPS

1 stop8h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/3Rp 1,906,158

Tue 23/910.20DPS - BKI

Nonstop2h 55mIndonesia AirAsia

Thu 25/913.40BKI - DPS

Nonstop2h 35mIndonesia AirAsia

Deal found 9/3Rp 1,922,450

Thu 10/419.40DPS - BKI

1 stop25h 20mScoot

Sat 12/412.15BKI - DPS

1 stop6h 25mScoot

Deal found 9/3Rp 2,264,581

Tue 7/1012.25DPS - BKI

1 stop9h 05mBatik Air

Sun 12/1017.50BKI - DPS

1 stop25h 50mBatik Air

Deal found 10/3Rp 2,557,836

Mon 20/1000.55DPS - BKI

2 stops20h 40mPhilippine Airlines

Fri 24/1022.20BKI - DPS

2 stops25h 35mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 9/3Rp 10,883,024

Tue 21/1022.45DPS - BKI

1 stop24h 45mJeju Air

Thu 23/1000.30BKI - DPS

1 stop21h 15mJeju Air

Deal found 9/3Rp 12,088,628

Wed 21/501.30DPS - BKI

1 stop23h 00mChina Eastern

Fri 20/601.30BKI - DPS

1 stop23h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 10/3Rp 14,011,079

Thu 15/519.20DPS - BKI

1 stop16h 35mMalaysia Airlines

Tue 20/506.55BKI - DPS

2 stops11h 35mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 9/3Rp 17,302,052

Mon 6/1000.30DPS - BKI

1 stop17h 50mChina Southern

Sun 12/1019.20BKI - DPS

1 stop28h 10mChina Southern

Deal found 10/3Rp 68,866,080

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Discover carefully curated flight deals to Kota Kinabalu that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 10 March 2025.

Thu 10/410.20DPS - BKI

Nonstop2h 55mIndonesia AirAsia

Sat 12/413.40BKI - DPS

Nonstop2h 35mIndonesia AirAsia

Deal found 9/3Rp 1,547,735

Thu 10/419.40DPS - BKI

1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 12/413.40BKI - DPS

Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/3Rp 1,759,531

Thu 10/419.40DPS - BKI

1 stop25h 20mScoot

Sat 12/412.15BKI - DPS

1 stop6h 25mScoot

Deal found 9/3Rp 2,264,581

Thu 15/511.35DPS - BKI

1 stop9h 55mBatik Air

Tue 20/507.00BKI - DPS

1 stop14h 05mBatik Air

Deal found 9/3Rp 2,948,843

Fri 11/400.55DPS - BKI

2 stops40h 05mPhilippine Airlines

Thu 24/411.30BKI - DPS

2 stops36h 25mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 10/3Rp 11,811,665

Wed 21/501.30DPS - BKI

1 stop23h 00mChina Eastern

Fri 20/601.30BKI - DPS

1 stop23h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 10/3Rp 14,011,079

Thu 15/519.20DPS - BKI

1 stop16h 35mMalaysia Airlines

Tue 20/506.55BKI - DPS

2 stops11h 35mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 9/3Rp 17,302,052

Wed 14/500.30DPS - BKI

1 stop17h 50mChina Southern

Tue 20/519.20BKI - DPS

1 stop12h 25mChina Southern

Deal found 9/3Rp 70,853,696

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Sat 15/300.30DPS - BKI

1 stop17h 30mChina Southern

Thu 20/319.05BKI - DPS

1 stop28h 20mChina Southern

Deal found 9/3Rp 70,984,032

Sun 16/312.15DPS - BKI

1 stop8h 25mBatik Air

Thu 20/311.20BKI - DPS

1 stop8h 35mBatik Air

Deal found 9/3Rp 6,076,898

Sun 16/313.10DPS - BKI

1 stop8h 25mMalaysia Airlines

Thu 20/306.25BKI - DPS

2 stops12h 00mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 9/3Rp 18,572,826

Thu 10/419.40DPS - BKI

1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 12/413.40BKI - DPS

Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/3Rp 1,759,531

Thu 10/419.40DPS - BKI

1 stop25h 20mScoot

Sat 12/412.15BKI - DPS

1 stop6h 25mScoot

Deal found 9/3Rp 2,264,581

Fri 11/400.55DPS - BKI

2 stops40h 05mPhilippine Airlines

Thu 24/411.30BKI - DPS

2 stops36h 25mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 10/3Rp 11,811,665

Sat 12/410.20DPS - BKI

Nonstop2h 55mIndonesia AirAsia

Thu 24/413.40BKI - DPS

Nonstop2h 35mIndonesia AirAsia

Deal found 10/3Rp 1,710,655

Sat 12/414.50DPS - BKI

2 stops20h 55mBatik Air

Thu 24/411.00BKI - DPS

1 stop10h 05mBatik Air

Deal found 10/3Rp 3,128,055

One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu
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Thu 15/510.20DPS - BKI

Nonstop2h 55mIndonesia AirAsia

Deal found 9/3Rp 879,765

Sat 12/419.40DPS - BKI

1 stop15h 35mScoot

Deal found 9/3Rp 1,124,145

Wed 16/416.55DPS - BKI

1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/3Rp 1,417,400

Sat 22/312.15DPS - BKI

1 stop8h 25mBatik Air

Deal found 9/3Rp 1,564,027

Thu 1/519.15DPS - BKI

2 stops18h 15mAirAsia

Deal found 9/3Rp 1,580,319

Sat 12/407.10DPS - BKI

1 stop28h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 9/3Rp 2,378,625

Wed 9/400.30DPS - BKI

1 stop17h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 9/3Rp 4,757,250

Wed 14/501.30DPS - BKI

1 stop23h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 9/3Rp 6,174,650

Sat 9/800.55DPS - BKI

2 stops16h 05mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 10/3Rp 6,516,780

Wed 30/400.05DPS - BKI

1 stop23h 00mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 9/3Rp 15,347,019

Find flights to Kota Kinabalu within your budget

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

DenpasarKota Kinabalu

DPS - BKI

DPSBKI

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

Thu 10/4

10.20-13.15

Nonstop2h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 12/4

13.40-16.15

Nonstop2h 35m

Rp 1,547,735

DenpasarKota Kinabalu

DPS - BKI

DPSBKI

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

Thu 10/4

19.40-21.00

1 stop25h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 12/4

13.40-16.15

Nonstop2h 35m

Rp 1,759,531

DenpasarKota Kinabalu

DPS - BKI

DPSBKI

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

Thu 10/4

19.40-21.00

1 stop25h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 12/4

12.15-18.40

1 stop6h 25m

Rp 2,264,581

DenpasarKota Kinabalu

DPS - BKI

DPSBKI

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

Thu 15/5

11.35-21.30

1 stop9h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 20/5

07.00-21.05

1 stop14h 05m

Rp 2,948,843

DenpasarKota Kinabalu

DPS - BKI

DPSBKI

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

Fri 11/4

00.55-17.00

2 stops40h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 24/4

11.30-23.55

2 stops36h 25m

Rp 11,811,665

DenpasarKota Kinabalu

DPS - BKI

DPSBKI

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

Wed 21/5

01.30-00.30

1 stop23h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 20/6

01.30-00.30

1 stop23h 00m

Rp 14,011,079

DenpasarKota Kinabalu

DPS - BKI

DPSBKI

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

Thu 15/5

19.20-11.55

1 stop16h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 20/5

06.55-18.30

2 stops11h 35m

Rp 17,302,052

DenpasarKota Kinabalu

DPS - BKI

DPSBKI

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

Wed 14/5

00.30-18.20

1 stop17h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 20/5

19.20-07.45

1 stop12h 25m

Rp 70,853,696

DenpasarKota Kinabalu

DPS - BKI

DPSBKI

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

Thu 15/5

10.20-13.15

Nonstop2h 55m

Rp 879,765

DenpasarKota Kinabalu

DPS - BKI

DPSBKI

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

Sat 12/4

19.40-11.15

1 stop15h 35m

Rp 1,124,145

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Travel insights for flights to Kota Kinabalu

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How long is the flight to Kota Kinabalu?

On average, a flight from Denpasar to Kota Kinabalu takes 2 hours 55 minutes. Flights to Kota Kinabalu from other popular cities in Indonesia 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 Denpasar to Kota Kinabalu is Indonesia AirAsia.

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What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest airline flying from Denpasar to Kota Kinabalu is Indonesia 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

See what other customers who have flown with Asiana Airlines, Singapore Airlines and China Southern to Kota Kinabalu have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Asiana Airlines

8.2

Very Good

440 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Asiana Airlines

8.2

Very Good

440 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.2

Very Good

440 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,282 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.2

Very Good

440 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

China Southern

7.5

Good

90 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.2

Very Good

440 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

253 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.2

Very Good

440 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Philippine Airlines

7.2

Good

848 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.2

Very Good

440 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

FAQs about flying to Kota Kinabalu

What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu?
If you book a flight to Kota Kinabalu, you will be flying into Kota Kinabalu, which is the city’s only airport. Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is located 5.8 km from the centre of Kota Kinabalu.
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, Indonesia AirAsia is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu.
Where does the fastest flight to Kota Kinabalu depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Kota Kinabalu, Jakarta offers the quickest one-way flight (2 hours 45 minutes).
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

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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?

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