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 2 daily flights from Hong Kong. 2 airlines have 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, HK Express 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$296, while return flights cost around HK$1,178.

How much is a return flight to Kota Kinabalu?

A return flight to Kota Kinabalu will typically cost around HK$1,278, however they can be found for as little as HK$1,178.

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).

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

The most popular airlines flying from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu are AirAsia and HK Express.

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.

Weekly flight availability to Kota Kinabalu

The most flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest airlines flying from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu are HK Express and AirAsia.

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.

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).

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22:55-13:15

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HK$2,431

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Kota Kinabalu

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05:20-13:15

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HK$2,431

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Kota Kinabalu

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05:20-13:15

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HK$2,431

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Kota Kinabalu

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17:45-17:00

2 stops47h 15m

HK$6,320

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Kota Kinabalu

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HK$6,516

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Kota Kinabalu

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18:00-17:00

2 stops23h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

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HK$7,724

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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 2 daily flights from Hong Kong. 2 airlines have 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, HK Express 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$296, while return flights cost around HK$1,178.
How much is a return flight to Kota Kinabalu?
A return flight to Kota Kinabalu will typically cost around HK$1,278, however they can be found for as little as HK$1,178.
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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The cheapest airlines flying from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu are HK Express and AirAsia.

Weekly flight availability to Kota Kinabalu

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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.

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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.

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