What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu?

For a flight to Kota Kinabalu, you will be flying into Kota Kinabalu. Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is just 5.8 km from the centre of the city.

Can I find cheaper flights to Kota Kinabalu if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Where does the fastest flight to Kota Kinabalu depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Kota Kinabalu, Bangkok offers the quickest one-way flight (6 hours 10 minutes).

Does Kota Kinabalu have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at Kota Kinabalu can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Kota Kinabalu?

Yes. Kota Kinabalu has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Survivor Lodge Pulau Tiga is the closest property to Kota Kinabalu (0.0 km away from Kota Kinabalu).

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 26 August 2026.

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Mon 5/10

20:35-11:15

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Mon 12/10

09:00-16:30

1 stop8h 30m

฿9,259

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BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi - BKI Kota Kinabalu

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Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Mon 15/2

20:15-11:05

1 stop13h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 19/2

20:00-17:35

1 stop22h 35m

฿9,455

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BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi - BKI Kota Kinabalu

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Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Wed 9/9

20:35-11:15

1 stop13h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 16/9

09:50-17:50

1 stop9h 00m

฿9,586

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BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi - BKI Kota Kinabalu

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Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Fri 9/10

18:50-19:45

1 stop23h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 16/10

20:45-08:05

1 stop12h 20m

฿9,684

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BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi - BKI Kota Kinabalu

BKKBKI

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sat 10/10

08:05-18:35

2 stops9h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 19/10

20:30-19:35

1 stop24h 05m

฿9,978

BangkokKota Kinabalu

DMK Bangkok Don Mueang Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

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Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Wed 28/10

13:40-22:45

1 stop8h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 12/11

11:40-20:50

1 stop10h 10m

฿10,207

BangkokKota Kinabalu

BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi - BKI Kota Kinabalu

BKKBKI

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Mon 5/10

18:50-11:15

1 stop15h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 9/10

20:45-14:25

1 stop18h 40m

฿10,306

BangkokKota Kinabalu

DMK Bangkok Don Mueang Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

DMKBKI

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Mon 5/10

08:00-22:30

1 stop13h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 9/10

12:25-19:40

1 stop8h 15m

฿10,338

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DMK Bangkok Don Mueang Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

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Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Mon 5/10

21:30-08:35

1 stop10h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 12/10

11:00-18:10

1 stop8h 10m

฿10,502

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BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi - BKI Kota Kinabalu

BKKBKI

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Mon 14/12

05:40-18:20

1 stop11h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 23/2

11:50-17:35

1 stop6h 45m

฿10,862

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How long is the flight to Kota Kinabalu?

On average, a flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu takes 7 hours 7 minutes. Flights to Kota Kinabalu from other popular cities in Thailand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Rainfall in Kota Kinabalu by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kota Kinabalu ranges from 60.0 - 351.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 351.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Kota Kinabalu when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Kota Kinabalu by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kota Kinabalu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

FAQs about flying to Kota Kinabalu

What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu?
For a flight to Kota Kinabalu, you will be flying into Kota Kinabalu. Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is just 5.8 km from the centre of the city.
Can I find cheaper flights to Kota Kinabalu if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
Where does the fastest flight to Kota Kinabalu depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Kota Kinabalu, Bangkok offers the quickest one-way flight (6 hours 10 minutes).
Does Kota Kinabalu have rental cars?
Yes. Those touching down at Kota Kinabalu can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Kota Kinabalu?
Yes. Kota Kinabalu has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Survivor Lodge Pulau Tiga is the closest property to Kota Kinabalu (0.0 km away from Kota Kinabalu).

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Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kota Kinabalu ranges from 60.0 - 351.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 351.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Kota Kinabalu when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

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