Travelling from Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI): what you need to know
A direct flight from Gimhae International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport takes on average 5 hours 10 minutes. The timezone in Kota Kinabalu is UTC+8, which is 1 hour behind Busan.
Flights from Gimhae International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport start at 00:10 — the earliest with Air Busan. The latest flight is the 19:00 service with Air Busan. In total, you can take your pick of 3 weekly services between PUS and BKI.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you'd like to have a stopover for your flight from Gimhae International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. Here are the popular stopovers between PUS and BKI:
Changi International Airport
Incheon International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Don't forget, you may need a visa to enter Malaysia. Visa regulations vary and travel documentation requirements change frequently. Before organising your cheap ticket from PUS to BKI, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for current information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Gimhae International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is Rs20,681. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs41,767. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap flights from PUS to BKI.
The cheapest month for tickets from Gimhae International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Take advantage of filters to find the perfect journey for you. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Gimhae International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
To discover the best way to travel from central Busan to Gimhae International Airport, use navigation tools like Google Maps. The airport is about 11 kilometres from the city centre.
Looking for a handy hotel close to PUS? If you've booked an early flight from Gimhae International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
If you're on a late flight from Gimhae International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near BKI:
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 14 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Gimhae International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Kota Kinabalu. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Gimhae International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport for May if you'd like to visit Kota Kinabalu during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 31ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PUS to BKI in February. Average temperatures are between 23ºC and 29ºC then.
More about Kota Kinabalu
Start your Kota Kinabalu trip right by finding a great place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from PUS to BKI, check out our accommodation options including:
Cool Bar and Orchid De Villa are just two of the top attractions to add to your Kota Kinabalu must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Sri Pasupathinath Alayam.
Complete your Kota Kinabalu trip with hotels and a car rental
Comparing flights is not the only thing we do. Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, check out our great car rental deals that'll give you the freedom to travel around at your own pace. Then, take a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find your perfect Kota Kinabalu stay.
