Flying from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Incheon International Airport (ICN): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Incheon International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 15 minutes.
Seoul is one hour ahead of Kota Kinabalu and is in the UTC+9 timezone.
There are 20 Kota Kinabalu Airport to Incheon International Airport flights every week.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BKI to ICN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You'll find plenty of airlines that operate direct flights from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Incheon International Airport. Fly nonstop to Seoul with these popular carriers and discover this incredible part of South Korea:
AirAsia is the top choice for travellers on this route.
AirAsia is a leader in on-time performance for BKI to ICN flights, with 84.75% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Incheon International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between BKI and ICN:
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Right now, Rs28,508 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Kota Kinabalu Airport to Incheon International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs51,187. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from BKI to ICN by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Incheon International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from BKI to ICN.
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Handy information about Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)
When it comes to Kota Kinabalu Airport's on-time performance, data shows 65% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Kota Kinabalu Airport from central Kota Kinabalu, it takes around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Incheon International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near BKI:
Arriving at Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Book a hotel close to ICN if you're taking a late Kota Kinabalu Airport to Incheon International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Incheon International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from WECAR, Hi Rent A Car or Alamo and find adventure across Seoul and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Incheon International Airport about four weeks in advance.
When to fly to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The quietest month for a flight from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Incheon International Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Seoul based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Seoul is August, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Incheon International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from BKI to ICN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC and 4ºC on average.
Explore more of South Korea
Busan is just one of the many places in South Korea waiting to be discovered after you've seen Seoul. Around 322 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Gamcheon Culture Village, Haeundae Beach and Beautiful View Busan - Diamond Bridge.
Incheon is another well-known destination in South Korea and is around 56 kilometres west of Seoul. No journey is complete without a visit to INSPIRE Arena, Wangsan Beach and Seokmodo Natural Forest.




