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 27 destinations in 9 countries.
At present, there are 17 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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In total there are 8 airlines flying from and to Kota Kinabalu. These carriers are:
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.
Business class flights from Kota Kinabalu
There are 2 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 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 Hong Kong
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 Japan
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).
Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Macao
In Macao, the only destination that has a direct flight from Kota Kinabalu is Macau. Direct flights to Macau are offered by AirAsia.
Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Philippines
Manila is the only destination in Philippines with direct flights from Kota Kinabalu. You can fly non-stop to Manila with AirAsia or Cebu Pacific. This route is not operational yet but will start in January.
Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Singapore
There is 1 destination in Singapore that has a direct connection from Kota Kinabalu, which is Singapore. Direct flights to Singapore are offered by AirAsia. This route is not operational yet but will start in January.
Flights from Kota Kinabalu to South Korea
There are 2 destinations in South Korea that have non-stop flights from Kota Kinabalu.
Direct flights to Busan are offered by Air Busan.
The only airline with direct flights to Seoul is Jin Air. This is a seasonal route that started in January and ends in March.
Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Taiwan
Taipei is the only destination in Taiwan with direct flights from Kota Kinabalu. You can fly non-stop to Taipei with AirAsia or Malaysia Airlines (Oneworld). This route is not operational yet but will start in January.
Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Thailand
In Thailand, the only destination that has a direct flight from Kota Kinabalu is Bangkok (Don Muang). Direct flights to Bangkok (Don Muang) are offered by AirAsia.
Domestic flights from Kota Kinabalu
Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Malaysia
There are lots of domestic flights from Kota Kinabalu (BKI). 17 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). This is a seasonal route that starts in December and ends in March.
To Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu, you can fly with AirAsia.
Non-stop flights to Kuala Lumpur are offered by AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines (Oneworld) and Malindo Air.
You can fly non-stop from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Terengganu with AirAsia. This route is not operational yet but will start in January.
You can fly non-stop to Kuching with AirAsia or Malaysia Airlines (Oneworld).
All direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kudat, 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 Malaysia Airlines (Oneworld).
The only airline with direct flights to Sibu is AirAsia.
You can fly non-stop to Tawau with AirAsia or Malaysia Airlines (Oneworld).
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 Kudat (KUD).
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 8 airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu to 27 airports around the world, as of December 2021.
Which airlines fly from Kota Kinabalu?
AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and Air Busan 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?
Oneworld is currently the only alliance flying from Kota Kinabalu.
How many nonstop flights are there from Kota Kinabalu?
There are roughly 1,532 flights departing from Kota Kinabalu every month (or 357 flights each week), to a total of 27 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.
