Flying from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur share the UTC+8 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
There are 200 Kota Kinabalu Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flights each week.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your BKI to KUL flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
With direct flights from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport available through a range of airlines, flying to Kuala Lumpur (and then other destinations in Malaysia) is a breeze. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
AirAsia is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Malaysia Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering BKI to KUL flights, with 74.93% of its services landing on schedule.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BKI and KUL:
Singapore Changi Airport
Kuching Airport
Miri Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Kota Kinabalu Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight is Rs12,212. A return plane ticket is currently Rs24,425. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BKI to KUL if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)
65% of flights departing from Kota Kinabalu Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Kota Kinabalu Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Kota Kinabalu. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to BKI? If you're boarding an early flight from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Book a hotel near KUL if you're on a late Kota Kinabalu Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Go where the road takes you with a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or GoSoCar and chase adventure across Kuala Lumpur and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Kuala Lumpur International Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur
From Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Kuala Lumpur is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 55 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes roughly 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Kuala Lumpur. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport for March if you'd like to go to Kuala Lumpur during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC and 32ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BKI to KUL sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Malaysia waiting to be discovered. Around 338 kilometres north of Kuala Lumpur, a trip to Kota Bharu will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Istana Negeri Kelantan, Museum Of Islamic Culture and Siti Khadijah Market.




















