How to find cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Rs214,040 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to BKI, the lowest fare is Rs112,328.
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Don't put things off until the last moment. You're more likely to lock in the lowest price on tickets to Kota Kinabalu, where Kota Kinabalu International Airport is located, if you book early. Airlines usually offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Click on the 'Add nearby airports' filter and expand your search for cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu. This will list all the airports around your departure and arrival points.
Think about taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes usually cost less. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
Best time to go to Kota Kinabalu
The cheapest month to hop on a flight to Kota Kinabalu is usually May.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to BKI, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
Travel to Kota Kinabalu in February if you prefer to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to BKI, but also when fares are usually more expensive.
December is the quietest period of the year to visit if you want a more relaxed vibe. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Kota Kinabalu then.
Check the weather before travelling. May brings the warmest days in Kota Kinabalu, averaging between 24ºC and 31ºC.
Temperatures are lowest in February, when they range from 23ºC to 29ºC.
With 13 days of rain on average, February is the driest month in Kota Kinabalu.
It's rainiest during November, which gets around 21 days of wet weather.
Flying to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI): What you need to know
Fly to Kota Kinabalu without any stops. These are some of the leading airlines offering direct flights to Kota Kinabalu International Airport:
Think about booking your BKI plane ticket with Indonesia AirAsia. It's the carrier with the strongest punctuality record, with up to 83% of flights to this hub touching down on time.
When you step off the plane at BKI, you'll be in the UTC+8 timezone.
Eager to catch up on sleep after your flight to BKI? These hotels near Kota Kinabalu International Airport offer the perfect place to relax and recharge:
Kota Kinabalu International Airport has an on-time rating of 67%, which reflects how often departing flights arrive as planned. This can be useful to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or need to be somewhere soon after you land.
Kota Kinabalu International Airport is located in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.
Getting to central Kota Kinabalu from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
BKI is located about 8 kilometres from central Kota Kinabalu.
If you're planning to catch a taxi after your flight to BKI, it'll take around 20 minutes to get to the centre.
Expect the trip to take about 35 minutes when using public transport.
If you're eager to stay near the action in Kota Kinabalu, drop your bags at one of these comfy hotels:
Kota Kinabalu highlights
These popular attractions should be on your must-do list after stepping off your flight to Kota Kinabalu:
Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park: A classic spot to begin sightseeing, this landmark is around 8 kilometres west of the city centre.
Manukan Island: This will also be a trip highlight. A top landmark, it's around 8 kilometres west of the heart of Kota Kinabalu.
How to get to Keningau from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Off to the nearby city of Keningau? It's about 105 kilometres from BKI. It'll take you around 1 hour 45 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Ranau
If Ranau is your chosen stop, it's around 72 kilometres from Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
It takes 2 hours 20 minutes or so to drive to Ranau.
Explore more of Malaysia
There are plenty more places to explore in Malaysia, starting with Sandakan. Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sun Bear Conservation Centre, Sepilok and Sandakan Rainforest Park are must-do's in this city, which is around 225 kilometres east of Kota Kinabalu.
Tawau is another place that's too good to skip while you're in Malaysia. You'll find it roughly 274 kilometres southeast of Kota Kinabalu. Hot Springs Tawau, Teck Guan Cocoa Museum and Batu payung rank among the top sights. You can arrive here through Tawau Airport (TWU).
About 290 kilometres southwest of Kota Kinabalu, Miri is worth a detour. Top reasons to go include Marina Bay Park, Tusan Cliff Beach and Piasau Nature Reserve Visitor Centre. Flying into Miri Airport (MYY) is the easiest way to arrive here.
