Cheap flights to Kota-Kinabalu

Cheap flights to Kota-Kinabalu

The cheapest one-way fare found this week from each departure city, in the currency we show for that city.

• From Kuala LumpurJan 13, nonstop $59
• From ManilaOct 30, nonstop $79
• From SingaporeMar 2, nonstop $85
• From SeoulNov 8, nonstop $86
• From GuangzhouNov 12, nonstop $92
• From Hong KongNov 21, nonstop $93
• From ShanghaiNov 11, 1 stop $99
• From BeijingFeb 23, 1 stop $111
• From ChengduNov 2, 1 stop $155
• From AlmatyJan 9, 2 stops $361
• From LondonJan 28, 2 stops £293

When it’s cheapest to fly to Kota-Kinabalu

October, November and January, going by fares found this week from 11 departure cities. Lower bars are cheaper.

1. OctOctober 2026: about 12% above each city’s cheapest month
2. NovNovember 2026: about 4% above each city’s cheapest month
3. DecDecember 2026: about 24% above each city’s cheapest month
4. JanJanuary 2027: about 17% above each city’s cheapest month
5. FebFebruary 2027: about 32% above each city’s cheapest month
6. MarMarch 2027: about 24% above each city’s cheapest month
7. AprApril 2027: about 28% above each city’s cheapest month
8. MayMay 2027: about 46% above each city’s cheapest month

Arriving in Kota-Kinabalu

Flights land at Kota Kinabalu (BKI, 7 km from the centre).

Airport transfer

• Welcome PickupsPre-booked private transfer into Kota-Kinabalu at a fixed price; the driver meets you at arrivals.
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• Kiwitaxi from Kota KinabaluPrivate car or minivan at a fixed price, booked in advance.
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Car hire

• Car hire at Kota Kinabalu (BKI)Compare rental companies at the airport.
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• Local car rental in MalaysiaCars from local rental companies, booked online.
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Luggage storage

• Luggage storage in Kota-KinabaluDrop your bags at a shop or hotel near the station or centre, from a few euros a day.
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Things to do in Kota-Kinabalu

Popular experiences on Viator, as Viator ranks them. “From” is the lowest price per person; the price for your date and group can differ.

• Bongawan River Cruise Proboscis Monkey, SkyMirror, Fireflies 8 hours, free cancellation (terms on Viator) From $53.98 per person
• Guided Snorkeling Tour & Lunch at Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park 7 hours, free cancellation (terms on Viator) From $70.30 per person
• Full-Day Sepilok Orangutan,Sun Bear & Sandakan City Trail from Kota Kinabalu 10 hours, free cancellation (terms on Viator) From $150 per person

• All tours in Kota-Kinabalu on ViatorTours, day trips and tickets; many can be cancelled for free.
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• Kota-Kinabalu on KlookTours, attraction tickets and transport passes, with a wide choice in Asia.
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Mobile data in Malaysia

A travel eSIM for Malaysia costs from $4. Install it before you fly; most plans start when you first connect in the destination.

• 1 GB, 3 days$4
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• 3 GB, 3 days$7.50
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• 5 GB, 7 days$11
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