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.

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 Rp 1,109,244, while return flights cost around Rp 2,261,849.

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 1,058,824+ Flights to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2025

Return from	Rp 2,252,101
One-way from	Rp 1,058,824
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	April
Average price	Rp 2,016,807

Indonesia AirAsia
15/5-20/5
Nonstop
5h 30m total
Denpasar to Kota Kinabalu

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Scoot
21/5
1 total stop
15h 35m total
Denpasar to Kota Kinabalu

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 30% potential increase in price (Rp 23,068,041,216 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (Rp 3,774,781,952 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 22 April 2025.

Thu 16/1019.40DPS - BKI

1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 30/1012.20BKI - DPS

1 stop7h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/4Rp 2,470,588

Thu 25/919.40DPS - BKI

1 stop25h 20mScoot

Sat 4/1012.15BKI - DPS

1 stop24h 45mScoot

Deal found 21/4Rp 2,504,202

Thu 15/512.25DPS - BKI

1 stop9h 05mBatik Air

Tue 20/507.00BKI - DPS

1 stop14h 05mBatik Air

Deal found 21/4Rp 3,630,252

Thu 24/410.20DPS - BKI

Nonstop2h 55mIndonesia AirAsia

Sat 10/513.40BKI - DPS

Nonstop2h 35mIndonesia AirAsia

Deal found 21/4Rp 3,798,319

Thu 15/519.20DPS - BKI

1 stop15h 25mMalaysia Airlines

Tue 20/505.20BKI - DPS

1 stop13h 10mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 21/4Rp 6,285,714

Wed 4/600.55DPS - BKI

2 stops23h 45mPhilippine Airlines

Thu 12/611.30BKI - DPS

2 stops36h 25mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 21/4Rp 12,201,681

Sun 7/900.55DPS - BKI

1 stop23h 35mChina Eastern

Fri 12/901.30BKI - DPS

1 stop22h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 21/4Rp 14,453,782

Wed 23/400.30DPS - BKI

1 stop17h 50mChina Southern

Sat 10/519.20BKI - DPS

1 stop28h 10mChina Southern

Deal found 21/4Rp 67,344,536

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 22 April 2025.

Thu 15/510.20DPS - BKI

Nonstop2h 55mIndonesia AirAsia

Tue 20/513.40BKI - DPS

Nonstop2h 35mIndonesia AirAsia

Deal found 21/4Rp 2,252,101

Thu 12/619.40DPS - BKI

1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 14/611.30BKI - DPS

1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/4Rp 2,621,849

Thu 5/619.40DPS - BKI

1 stop25h 20mScoot

Thu 12/612.15BKI - DPS

1 stop6h 25mScoot

Deal found 21/4Rp 2,773,109

Thu 15/512.25DPS - BKI

1 stop9h 05mBatik Air

Tue 20/507.00BKI - DPS

1 stop14h 05mBatik Air

Deal found 21/4Rp 3,630,252

Thu 15/519.20DPS - BKI

1 stop15h 25mMalaysia Airlines

Tue 20/505.20BKI - DPS

1 stop13h 10mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 21/4Rp 6,285,714

Wed 4/600.55DPS - BKI

2 stops23h 45mPhilippine Airlines

Thu 12/611.30BKI - DPS

2 stops36h 25mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 21/4Rp 12,201,681

Wed 11/600.55DPS - BKI

1 stop23h 35mChina Eastern

Fri 13/601.30BKI - DPS

1 stop22h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 20/4Rp 42,605,044

Wed 14/500.30DPS - BKI

1 stop17h 50mChina Southern

Tue 20/519.20BKI - DPS

1 stop28h 10mChina Southern

Deal found 21/4Rp 70,756,304

Last-minute flights to Kota Kinabalu
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Wed 23/400.30DPS - BKI

1 stop17h 50mChina Southern

Sat 10/519.20BKI - DPS

1 stop28h 10mChina Southern

Deal found 21/4Rp 67,344,536

Wed 14/500.55DPS - BKI

2 stops38h 40mPhilippine Airlines

Tue 20/516.20BKI - DPS

2 stops31h 35mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 21/4Rp 12,285,714

Thu 15/510.20DPS - BKI

Nonstop2h 55mIndonesia AirAsia

Tue 20/513.40BKI - DPS

Nonstop2h 35mIndonesia AirAsia

Deal found 21/4Rp 2,252,101

Thu 15/512.25DPS - BKI

1 stop9h 05mBatik Air

Tue 20/507.00BKI - DPS

1 stop14h 05mBatik Air

Deal found 21/4Rp 3,630,252

Thu 15/519.20DPS - BKI

1 stop15h 25mMalaysia Airlines

Tue 20/505.20BKI - DPS

1 stop13h 10mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 21/4Rp 6,285,714

Thu 22/519.40DPS - BKI

1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 29/507.00BKI - DPS

1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/4Rp 3,411,765

One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu
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Wed 21/519.40DPS - BKI

1 stop15h 35mScoot

Deal found 21/4Rp 1,058,824

Sat 17/510.20DPS - BKI

Nonstop2h 55mIndonesia AirAsia

Deal found 21/4Rp 1,226,891

Fri 25/415.20DPS - BKI

2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/4Rp 1,983,193

Sat 17/511.55DPS - BKI

2 stops23h 50mBatik Air

Deal found 21/4Rp 3,512,605

Wed 4/600.30DPS - BKI

1 stop17h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 20/4Rp 5,613,446

Wed 4/600.55DPS - BKI

2 stops22h 00mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 20/4Rp 6,571,428

Fri 16/500.55DPS - BKI

1 stop22h 05mChina Eastern

Deal found 21/4Rp 8,067,227

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Return

Price

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 2,252,101

DenpasarKota Kinabalu

DPS - BKI

DPSBKI

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

Thu 16/10

19.40-21.00

1 stop25h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 30/10

12.20-19.55

1 stop7h 35m

Rp 2,470,588

DenpasarKota Kinabalu

DPS - BKI

DPSBKI

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

Thu 25/9

19.40-21.00

1 stop25h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 4/10

12.15-13.00

1 stop24h 45m

Rp 2,504,202

DenpasarKota Kinabalu

DPS - BKI

DPSBKI

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

Thu 15/5

12.25-21.30

1 stop9h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 20/5

07.00-21.05

1 stop14h 05m

Rp 3,630,252

DenpasarKota Kinabalu

DPS - BKI

DPSBKI

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

Thu 15/5

19.20-10.45

1 stop15h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 20/5

05.20-18.30

1 stop13h 10m

Rp 6,285,714

DenpasarKota Kinabalu

DPS - BKI

DPSBKI

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

Wed 4/6

00.55-00.40

2 stops23h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 12/6

11.30-23.55

2 stops36h 25m

Rp 12,201,681

DenpasarKota Kinabalu

DPS - BKI

DPSBKI

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

Sun 7/9

00.55-00.30

1 stop23h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 12/9

01.30-23.55

1 stop22h 25m

Rp 14,453,782

DenpasarKota Kinabalu

DPS - BKI

DPSBKI

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

Wed 15/10

00.30-18.20

1 stop17h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 30/10

19.05-07.40

1 stop12h 35m

Rp 69,378,152

DenpasarKota Kinabalu

DPS - BKI

DPSBKI

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

Wed 21/5

19.40-11.15

1 stop15h 35m

Rp 1,058,824

DenpasarKota Kinabalu

DPS - BKI

DPSBKI

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

Sat 17/5

10.20-13.15

Nonstop2h 55m

Rp 1,226,891

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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

China Southern

7.5

Good

94 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Haris,Mar 2025

MNL - CAN

Aircraft staff was very nice, have a great services, much cooperative.

China Southern

7.5

Good

94 reviews

China Southern

7.5

Good

94 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Haris,Mar 2025

MNL - CAN

Aircraft staff was very nice, have a great services, much cooperative.

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

254 reviews

China Southern

7.5

Good

94 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Haris,Mar 2025

MNL - CAN

Aircraft staff was very nice, have a great services, much cooperative.

Philippine Airlines

7.2

Good

857 reviews

China Southern

7.5

Good

94 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Haris,Mar 2025

MNL - CAN

Aircraft staff was very nice, have a great services, much cooperative.

China Eastern

7.2

Good

143 reviews

China Southern

7.5

Good

94 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Haris,Mar 2025

MNL - CAN

Aircraft staff was very nice, have a great services, much cooperative.

Scoot

6.7

Okay

303 reviews

China Southern

7.5

Good

94 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Haris,Mar 2025

MNL - CAN

Aircraft staff was very nice, have a great services, much cooperative.

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.
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 Rp 1,109,244, while return flights cost around Rp 2,261,849.
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

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Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

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?

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