Flying from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport.
The timezone in Kota Kinabalu is UTC+8, which is one hour ahead of Ho Chi Minh City.
Take your pick of three weekly Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport flights. The 13:25 departure with AirAsia is the earliest you can take. AirAsia operates the last service of the day at 13:25.
Your SGN to BKI flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
AirAsia is your gateway to discovering Kota Kinabalu (and maybe even some other great corners of Malaysia!). Check out the direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport offered by this airline.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is AirAsia.
With an impressive 88.46% of services arriving as planned, AirAsia is the most punctual carrier operating SGN to BKI flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between SGN and BKI include:
Guangzhou Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)
Rs22,558 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs43,045. These fares may change based on demand.
To secure cheap tickets from SGN to BKI, reserve your trip three months before your departure.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Picking up cheap flights from SGN to BKI is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
61% of flights departing from Ho Chi Minh City Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Ho Chi Minh City to Ho Chi Minh City Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near SGN. Whether you have an early flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)
If you have a late Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near BKI:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Kota Kinabalu Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from NH Travel, Green Motion or Keddy By Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Kota Kinabalu and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Kota Kinabalu Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to central Kota Kinabalu
From Kota Kinabalu Airport, Kota Kinabalu is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It'll take around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)
August is the most popular month for flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Kota Kinabalu in March.
Before locking in your flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Kota Kinabalu, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 31ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SGN to BKI in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC and 29ºC on average.
Explore more of Malaysia
You've done Kota Kinabalu, now it's time to explore other corners of Malaysia. Journey around 225 kilometres east to Sandakan to tick off its must-visit sights. From Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre to Sun Bear Conservation Centre, Sepilok and Sandakan Rainforest Park, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out another major stop in Malaysia, consider Tawau, about 274 kilometres south-east of Kota Kinabalu. Hot Springs Tawau, Teck Guan Cocoa Museum and Batu payung are among the biggest draws.
