Non-stop flights from Kota Kinabalu (BKI)
Kota Kinabalu Airport (IATA: BKI, ICAO: WBKK), also known as Kota Kinabalu International Airpo, is the second largest airport in Malaysia. It is an international airport and serves the area of Sabah, Malaysia. Kota Kinabalu Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 35 destinations in 9 countries.
At present, there are 15 domestic flights from Kota Kinabalu.
The longest flight from Kota Kinabalu BKI is a 1,599 mile (2,573 km) non-stop route to Tokyo NRT. This direct flight takes around 5 hours and 30 minutes and is operated by Malaysia Airlines.
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Airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu Popular destinations from Kota Kinabalu Popular destinations with a stopover Business Class flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQAirlines flying from Kota Kinabalu
In total there are 17 airlines flying from and to Kota Kinabalu. Most flights are operated by one of the following carriers:
![AirAsia AirAsia](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/img/airlines_sq/airasia_33.png)
![Malaysia Airlines Malaysia Airlines](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/img/airlines_sq/malaysia_airlines_71.png)
![Firefly Firefly](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/img/airlines_sq/firefly_45.png)
![Batik Air Batik Air](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/img/airlines_sq/malindo_34.png)
![AirAsia AirAsia](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/img/airlines_sq/indonesia_airasia_55.png)
![Xiamen Airlines Xiamen Airlines](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/img/airlines_sq/xiamen_airlines_85.png)
![Shanghai Airlines Shanghai Airlines](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/img/airlines_sq/shanghai_airlines_59.png)
![AirAsia X AirAsia X](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/img/airlines_sq/airasia_x_76.png)
![Asiana Airlines Asiana Airlines](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/img/airlines_sq/asiana_76.png)
Popular destinations from Kota Kinabalu
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Kota Kinabalu, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
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![South Korea South Korea](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/KR.png)
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![China China](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/CN.png)
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![Singapore Singapore](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/SG.png)
![Hong Kong Hong Kong](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/HK.png)
![Malaysia Malaysia](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/MY.png)
![Brunei Brunei](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/BN.png)
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Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Kota Kinabalu that require a stopover:
![Germany Germany](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/DE.png)
![France France](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/FR.png)
![Netherlands Netherlands](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/NL.png)
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![Germany Germany](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/DE.png)
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Business class flights from Kota Kinabalu
There are 4 airports that have flights from Kota Kinabalu in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from BKI are listed below:
International flights from Kota Kinabalu
Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Brunei
![Brunei Brunei](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/BN.png)
Brunei and Muara is the only destination in Brunei with direct flights from Kota Kinabalu. Direct flights to Brunei and Muara are offered by Royal Brunei Airlines.
Flights from Kota Kinabalu to China
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In China there are several destinations from Kota Kinabalu (9 in total).
Direct flights to Beijing Daxing are offered by AirAsia.
The only airline with direct flights to Chengdu is Batik Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Kota Kinabalu to Fuzhou with Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam).
You can fly non-stop to Guangzhou with AirAsia or China Southern.
To Hangzhou and Ningbo, you can fly with AirAsia.
You can fly non-stop to Shanghai with AirAsia or Shanghai Airlines (SkyTeam).
All direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shenzhen and Wuhan are operated by AirAsia.
Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Hong Kong
![Hong Kong Hong Kong](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/HK.png)
In Hong Kong, the only destination that has a direct flight from Kota Kinabalu is Hong Kong. Direct flights to Hong Kong are offered by AirAsia.
Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Indonesia
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There are 3 destinations in Indonesia that have non-stop flights from Kota Kinabalu.
To Denpasar and Jakarta, you can fly with AirAsia.
You can fly non-stop from Kota Kinabalu to Manado with AirAsia. This is a seasonal route that starts in September and ends in March.
Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Japan
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There is 1 destination in Japan that has a direct connection from Kota Kinabalu, which is Tokyo. Direct flights to Tokyo are offered by Malaysia Airlines (Oneworld). This is a seasonal route that started in March and ends in June.
Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Philippines
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In Philippines, the only destination that has a direct flight from Kota Kinabalu is Manila. Direct flights to Manila are offered by AirAsia.
Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Singapore
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Singapore is the only destination in Singapore with direct flights from Kota Kinabalu. You can fly non-stop to Singapore with AirAsia or Scoot.
Flights from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea
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If you are looking for a direct flight from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea, there are 2 destinations to choose from.
Direct flights to Busan are offered by Air Busan.
From Kota Kinabalu to Seoul there are 5 airlines that have direct services, which are AirAsia, Asiana Airlines (Star Alliance), Jeju Air, Jin Air and Tway Air.
Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Taiwan
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There is 1 destination in Taiwan that has a direct connection from Kota Kinabalu, which is Taipei. Direct flights to Taipei are offered by AirAsia.
Domestic flights from Kota Kinabalu
Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Malaysia
![Malaysia Malaysia](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/MY.png)
There are lots of domestic flights from Kota Kinabalu (BKI). 15 airports in Malaysia have direct flights from the airport.
Direct flights to Bintulu Division are offered by AirAsia.
The only airline with direct flights to Gunung Mulu National Park is Malaysia Airlines (Oneworld).
To Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu, you can fly with AirAsia.
From Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are AirAsia, AirAsia X, Batik Air and Malaysia Airlines (Oneworld).
You can fly non-stop to Kuching with AirAsia or Firefly.
All direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Labuan, Lahad Datu, Lawas and Limbang are operated by Malaysia Airlines (Oneworld).
Direct flights to Miri are offered by AirAsia.
To Penang and Sandakan, you can fly with AirAsia and Firefly.
The only airline with direct flights to Sibu is AirAsia.
You can fly non-stop to Tawau with AirAsia or Firefly.
Alternative airports near Kota Kinabalu
Below you can find a list of alternative airports to Kota Kinabalu (BKI). The nearest airports to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) are Labuan (LBU) and Lawas (LWY).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Kota Kinabalu?
There is 1 airport in Kota Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu International Airpo (BKI).
What is the best airport to fly from Kota Kinabalu?
The most convenient airport to fly from Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu International Airpo (BKI).
How many airlines fly from Kota Kinabalu?
There are 17 airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to 35 airports around the world, as of July 2024.
Which airlines fly from Kota Kinabalu?
AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and Firefly operate most flights from Kota Kinabalu. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Kota Kinabalu?
SkyTeam, Oneworld and Star Alliance are all flying from Kota Kinabalu.
How many nonstop flights are there from Kota Kinabalu?
There are roughly 2,375 flights departing from Kota Kinabalu every month (or 553 flights each week), to a total of 35 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Kota Kinabalu Airport?
The official name of Kota Kinabalu Airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airpo.
What is the airport code of Kota Kinabalu Airport?
The airport code of Kota Kinabalu Airport is BKI.
What are the most popular flights from Kota Kinabalu?
Kuala Lumpur, Tawau and Sandakan are the 3 most popular routes from Kota Kinabalu. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Kota Kinabalu, please use our flight map.