Flying from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
Kota Kinabalu's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Kota Bharu.
Flights from KBR to BKI start from 20:15 — the first with AirAsia. The last departure is at 20:45 with AirAsia. Overall, you can take your pick of four weekly Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flights.
Your KBR to BKI flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
AirAsia has direct flights from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Kota Kinabalu — and maybe even more of Malaysia if you have time.
AirAsia is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
AirAsia is the most punctual carrier operating KBR to BKI flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between KBR and BKI include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Kuching International Airport
Penang International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Right now, Rs10,875 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs22,710. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Get cheap tickets from KBR to BKI by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from KBR to BKI.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
Handy information about Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR)
Of all flights leaving Sultan Ismail Petra Airport, 53.76% land on schedule at their destination.
Sultan Ismail Petra Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Kota Bharu. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to KBR:
Arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Consider staying in a hotel close to BKI if you're catching a late Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Kota Kinabalu International Airport rental car and discover Kota Kinabalu and beyond with your own set of wheels. NH Travel, Green Motion and Keddy By Europcar are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Kota Kinabalu International Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to central Kota Kinabalu
From Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Kota Kinabalu is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
August is the most popular month for flights from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Kota Kinabalu in February.
Lock in your flight from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport for May if you'd like to go to Kota Kinabalu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 31ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 23ºC and 29ºC. Look for cheap tickets from KBR to BKI sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Kinabalu has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Malaysia just waiting to be explored. About 225 kilometres east of Kota Kinabalu, a trip to Sandakan will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sandakan Memorial Park and Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC).
Around 274 kilometres south-east of Kota Kinabalu, Tawau is another essential stop in Malaysia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Teck Guan Cocoa Museum, Tawau Bell Tower (The Belfry) and Masjid Al-Khauthar, Sabindo Tawau, Sabah..
