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 940,702+ Flights to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2025

Return from	Rp 2,032,589
One-way from	Rp 940,702
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	May
Average price	Rp 2,015,790

Indonesia AirAsia
3/5-6/5
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 4,120,627,456 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 11 April 2025.

Sat 3/510.20DPS - BKI

Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 6/515.10BKI - DPS

2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/4Rp 2,704,519

Mon 21/415.20DPS - BKI

1 stop18h 40mBatik Air

Thu 24/407.00BKI - DPS

1 stop12h 20mBatik Air

Deal found 11/4Rp 3,225,264

Thu 15/510.20DPS - BKI

Nonstop2h 55mIndonesia AirAsia

Tue 20/513.40BKI - DPS

Nonstop2h 35mIndonesia AirAsia

Deal found 11/4Rp 7,643,205

Fri 26/900.55DPS - BKI

2 stops22h 00mPhilippine Airlines

Sat 11/1022.20BKI - DPS

2 stops25h 35mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 11/4Rp 11,523,602

Sun 20/400.55DPS - BKI

1 stop23h 35mChina Eastern

Wed 23/401.30BKI - DPS

1 stop22h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 11/4Rp 16,277,507

Sat 27/922.45DPS - BKI

1 stop24h 45mJeju Air

Fri 10/1000.30BKI - DPS

1 stop21h 15mJeju Air

Deal found 11/4Rp 16,361,498

Fri 26/900.30DPS - BKI

1 stop17h 50mChina Southern

Sat 11/1019.20BKI - DPS

1 stop12h 25mChina Southern

Deal found 11/4Rp 69,124,808

Best flights to Kota Kinabalu
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 11 April 2025.

Sat 3/510.20DPS - BKI

Nonstop2h 55mIndonesia AirAsia

Tue 6/513.40BKI - DPS

Nonstop2h 35mIndonesia AirAsia

Deal found 11/4Rp 2,032,589

Sat 27/914.00DPS - BKI

1 stop21h 15mScoot

Sat 11/1012.15BKI - DPS

1 stop6h 25mScoot

Deal found 11/4Rp 2,066,185

Sat 3/510.20DPS - BKI

Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 6/515.10BKI - DPS

2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/4Rp 2,704,519

Mon 21/415.20DPS - BKI

1 stop18h 40mBatik Air

Thu 24/407.00BKI - DPS

1 stop12h 20mBatik Air

Deal found 11/4Rp 3,225,264

Sun 10/800.55DPS - BKI

2 stops16h 05mPhilippine Airlines

Fri 15/805.20BKI - DPS

2 stops18h 35mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 11/4Rp 11,002,856

Mon 11/822.45DPS - BKI

1 stop24h 45mJeju Air

Thu 14/800.30BKI - DPS

1 stop21h 15mJeju Air

Deal found 11/4Rp 15,588,779

Fri 2/500.55DPS - BKI

1 stop23h 35mChina Eastern

Mon 5/500.05BKI - DPS

1 stop23h 50mChina Eastern

Deal found 11/4Rp 18,478,078

Wed 6/800.05DPS - BKI

1 stop23h 00mAsiana Airlines

Sun 10/800.15BKI - DPS

1 stop22h 40mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 11/4Rp 24,071,896

Sun 10/800.30DPS - BKI

1 stop17h 50mChina Southern

Thu 14/803.30BKI - DPS

1 stop28h 15mChina Southern

Deal found 11/4Rp 68,587,264

Last-minute flights to Kota Kinabalu
Discover last-minute flight deals to Kota Kinabalu. Data last updated 11 April 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sun 20/400.55DPS - BKI

1 stop23h 35mChina Eastern

Wed 23/401.30BKI - DPS

1 stop22h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 11/4Rp 16,277,507

Sun 20/400.30DPS - BKI

1 stop17h 50mChina Southern

Thu 24/419.20BKI - DPS

1 stop12h 25mChina Southern

Deal found 11/4Rp 69,527,968

Mon 21/415.20DPS - BKI

1 stop18h 40mBatik Air

Thu 24/407.00BKI - DPS

1 stop12h 20mBatik Air

Deal found 11/4Rp 3,225,264

Mon 21/415.20DPS - BKI

1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 24/407.50BKI - DPS

2 stops11h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/4Rp 3,460,440

Mon 21/400.55DPS - BKI

2 stops40h 05mPhilippine Airlines

Thu 24/416.20BKI - DPS

2 stops31h 35mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 11/4Rp 16,159,919

Mon 21/412.55DPS - BKI

2 stops10h 20mMalaysia Airlines

Tue 29/405.20BKI - DPS

1 stop13h 10mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 10/4Rp 9,239,039

Wed 7/500.55DPS - BKI

1 stop22h 05mChina Eastern

Mon 12/500.05BKI - DPS

1 stop23h 50mChina Eastern

Deal found 10/4Rp 14,480,094

Thu 8/510.20DPS - BKI

Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 13/511.00BKI - DPS

1 stop10h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/4Rp 2,435,747

Thu 15/510.20DPS - BKI

Nonstop2h 55mIndonesia AirAsia

Tue 20/513.40BKI - DPS

Nonstop2h 35mIndonesia AirAsia

Deal found 10/4Rp 7,609,608

Sun 25/500.55DPS - BKI

2 stops14h 40mPhilippine Airlines

Mon 2/606.50BKI - DPS

2 stops17h 05mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 10/4Rp 11,607,593

Mon 26/510.50DPS - BKI

1 stop8h 35mScoot

Mon 2/620.25BKI - DPS

1 stop22h 15mScoot

Deal found 10/4Rp 2,368,554

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

Nonstop2h 55mIndonesia AirAsia

Deal found 11/4Rp 940,702

Fri 4/710.50DPS - BKI

1 stop10h 10mScoot

Deal found 11/4Rp 1,091,886

Sat 19/419.15DPS - BKI

1 stop14h 20mAirAsia

Deal found 11/4Rp 1,696,624

Tue 29/413.35DPS - BKI

1 stop8h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/4Rp 1,713,422

Wed 6/812.45DPS - BKI

2 stops26h 50mBatik Air

Deal found 11/4Rp 2,049,387

Tue 17/607.10DPS - BKI

2 stops11h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 11/4Rp 4,518,730

Fri 13/600.30DPS - BKI

1 stop17h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 11/4Rp 4,737,108

Sat 17/500.55DPS - BKI

2 stops22h 00mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 11/4Rp 6,584,915

Thu 31/719.20DPS - BKI

2 stops36h 35mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 11/4Rp 7,441,626

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Depart

Return

Price

DenpasarKota Kinabalu

DPS - BKI

DPSBKI

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

Mon 26/5

10.50-19.25

1 stop8h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 2/6

20.25-18.40

1 stop22h 15m

Rp 2,368,554

DenpasarKota Kinabalu

DPS - BKI

DPSBKI

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

Sat 3/5

10.20-13.15

Nonstop2h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 6/5

15.10-18.40

2 stops27h 30m

Rp 2,704,519

DenpasarKota Kinabalu

DPS - BKI

DPSBKI

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

Mon 21/4

15.20-10.00

1 stop18h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 24/4

07.00-19.20

1 stop12h 20m

Rp 3,225,264

DenpasarKota Kinabalu

DPS - BKI

DPSBKI

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

Thu 15/5

10.20-13.15

Nonstop2h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 20/5

13.40-16.15

Nonstop2h 35m

Rp 7,643,205

DenpasarKota Kinabalu

DPS - BKI

DPSBKI

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

Fri 26/9

00.55-22.55

2 stops22h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 11/10

22.20-23.55

2 stops25h 35m

Rp 11,523,602

DenpasarKota Kinabalu

DPS - BKI

DPSBKI

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

Sat 27/9

22.45-23.30

1 stop24h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 10/10

00.30-21.45

1 stop21h 15m

Rp 16,361,498

DenpasarKota Kinabalu

DPS - BKI

DPSBKI

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

Fri 2/5

00.55-00.30

1 stop23h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 5/5

00.05-23.55

1 stop23h 50m

Rp 18,478,078

DenpasarKota Kinabalu

DPS - BKI

DPSBKI

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

Fri 26/9

00.30-18.20

1 stop17h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 11/10

19.20-07.45

1 stop12h 25m

Rp 69,124,808

DenpasarKota Kinabalu

DPS - BKI

DPSBKI

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

Thu 15/5

10.20-13.15

Nonstop2h 55m

Rp 940,702

DenpasarKota Kinabalu

DPS - BKI

DPSBKI

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

Thu 12/6

19.40-21.00

1 stop25h 20m

Rp 1,142,281

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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

438 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

438 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.2

Very Good

438 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.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,288 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.2

Very Good

438 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

94 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.2

Very Good

438 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

252 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.2

Very Good

438 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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Rainfall in Kota Kinabalu by month

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Temperature in Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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.

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?

Where does the fastest flight to Kota Kinabalu depart from?

Does Kota Kinabalu have rental cars?

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