Flying from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Krabi Airport (KBV): what you need to know
The timezone in Krabi is UTC+7, which is one hour behind Kota Kinabalu.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your BKI to KBV flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Choose a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Krabi Airport. Kuala Lumpur International Airport is a popular stopover on the BKI to KBV route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Krabi Airport (KBV)
Rs19,281 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Krabi Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs38,595. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from BKI to KBV, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Krabi Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Krabi Airport.
Handy information about Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Kota Kinabalu International Airport, data shows 73.51% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Kota Kinabalu International Airport from central Kota Kinabalu, it takes around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a handy hotel near BKI? If you've booked an early flight from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Krabi Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Krabi Airport (KBV)
If you're landing on a late Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Krabi Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near KBV:
Pick up a Krabi Airport rental car and explore Krabi and beyond with your own wheels. Drive Car Hire, Hertz and Thai Rent a Car are popular outlets you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Krabi Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Krabi Airport (KBV) to central Krabi
Krabi Airport to central Krabi has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
When to fly to Krabi Airport (KBV)
January is the busiest month for flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Krabi Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Krabi in February.
The warmest month in Krabi is April, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC and 31ºC. Book your flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Krabi Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 24ºC and 31ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BKI to KBV sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Thailand
Surat Thani is just one of the many cities in Thailand waiting to be explored after you've seen Krabi. Around 129 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Wat Tha Sai, Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Thailand, head for Nakhon Si Thammarat, about 121 kilometres east of Krabi. Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well are key highlights.
