Non-stop flights to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)
Kota Kinabalu International Airpo is the third largest airport in Malaysia. It is an international airport. In total there are 27 airports around the world that have direct flights to Kota Kinabalu, spread around 26 cities in 9 countries. Currently, there are 11 domestic flights to Kota Kinabalu.
Kota Kinabalu is mainly known for sightseeing & culture.
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All direct flights to Kota Kinabalu Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Kota Kinabalu Best time to visit Kota Kinabalu Business Class flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 2,047 flights arriving at Kota Kinabalu Airport, which are 68 flights per day or 3 flights per hour. On an average day, there is at least 1 flight arriving every 20 minutes.
The most frequently departed flights to Kota Kinabalu are routes from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) in Malaysia and Tawau (TWU), also in Malaysia. These two routes together are operated 992 times this month, and make up for 48% of all monthly arrivals at Kota Kinabalu International Airpo.
The longest flight to Kota Kinabalu BKI is departing from Beijing Daxing (PKX). This non-stop flight takes around 5 hours and 15 minutes and covers a distance of 2,318 miles (3,730 km).
List of all direct flights to Kota Kinabalu
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Kota Kinabalu, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Kota Kinabalu.
Airlines flying to Kota Kinabalu
Currently, there are 16 airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu. Most flights to Kota Kinabalu are operated by AirAsia, as they connect 20 airports to BKI. That’s around 5 times as much as Batik Air, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Kota Kinabalu. Below you can find a list of airlines that operate most BKI flights:
What is the best time to visit Kota Kinabalu?
🌴 Tropical
Kota Kinabalu is a tropical destination known for its warm climate, with temperatures between 25°C and 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year. The area is characterized by high humidity and frequent rainfall.
Being located north of the equator, Kota Kinabalu experiences its dry season from November to April, making this the perfect time to visit. In this period, you can expect mostly dry conditions, while the wet season will see days of rain. Humidity and temperatures are consistently high all year long.
Business class flights to Kota Kinabalu
There are 4 airports that have flights to Kota Kinabalu in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to BKI are listed below:
International flights to Kota Kinabalu
Flights from Brunei to Kota Kinabalu
Brunei and Muara is the only city in Brunei with direct flights to Kota Kinabalu. From Brunei and Muara, direct flights are offered by Royal Brunei Airlines.
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Flights from China to Kota Kinabalu
In China there are several airports with flights to Kota Kinabalu (7 in total).
From Beijing Daxing, direct flights are offered by AirAsia.
From Chongqing, the only airline with direct flights is Chongqing Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Fuzhou, you can fly non-stop to Kota Kinabalu with Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam).
From Guangzhou, you can fly non-stop with AirAsia or China Southern.
From Hangzhou, direct flights are offered by AirAsia.
From Shanghai, you can fly non-stop with AirAsia or Shanghai Airlines.
From Shenzhen, direct flights are offered by AirAsia.
All flights from China
Flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu
In Hong Kong, the only airport that has a direct connection to Kota Kinabalu is Hong Kong. From Hong Kong, you can fly non-stop with AirAsia or Hong Kong Express.
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Flights from Indonesia to Kota Kinabalu
There is 1 airport in Indonesia that has a direct connection to Kota Kinabalu, which is Jakarta. From Jakarta, direct flights are offered by AirAsia.
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Flights from Philippines to Kota Kinabalu
In Philippines, the only airport that has a direct connection to Kota Kinabalu is Manila. From Manila, direct flights are offered by AirAsia.
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Flights from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu
Singapore is the only city in Singapore with direct flights to Kota Kinabalu. From Singapore, you can fly non-stop with AirAsia or Scoot.
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Flights from South Korea to Kota Kinabalu
There are 2 airports in South Korea that have non-stop flights to Kota Kinabalu.
From Busan, direct flights are offered by Air Busan. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in August.
From Seoul, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Kota Kinabalu, which are AirAsia, Batik Air, Jeju Air and Jin Air.
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Flights from Taiwan to Kota Kinabalu
There is 1 airport in Taiwan that has a direct connection to Kota Kinabalu, which is Taipei. From Taipei, direct flights are offered by AirAsia.
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Flights from Vietnam to Kota Kinabalu
Ho Chi Minh City is the only city in Vietnam with direct flights to Kota Kinabalu. From Ho Chi Minh City, direct flights are offered by AirAsia.
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Domestic flights to Kota Kinabalu
Flights from Malaysia to Kota Kinabalu
There are lots of domestic flights to Kota Kinabalu (BKI). 11 airports in Malaysia have direct flights to the airport.
From Bintulu Division, Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu, all direct flights to Kota Kinabalu are operated by AirAsia.
From Kuala Lumpur, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Kota Kinabalu, which are AirAsia, Batik Air, Firefly and Malaysia Airlines (Oneworld).
From Kuala Lumpur, direct flights are offered by Batik Air.
From Kuching, Miri, Penang, Sandakan and Sibu, all direct flights to Kota Kinabalu are operated by AirAsia.
From Tawau, you can fly non-stop with AirAsia or Batik Air.
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Alternative airports near Kota Kinabalu
Flying to an alternative airport near Kota Kinabalu could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. In total there are two alternative airports to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) within a range of 125 miles (200 km), which are Labuan (LBU) and Brunei and Muara (BWN).
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 into Kota Kinabalu?
The most convenient airport to fly into Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu International Airpo (BKI).
How many airlines fly to Kota Kinabalu?
There are 16 airlines flying to Kota Kinabalu from 27 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Kota Kinabalu?
AirAsia, Batik Air and Air Busan operate most flights to Kota Kinabalu. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Kota Kinabalu?
SkyTeam and Oneworld are currently the only two alliances that operate flights to Kota Kinabalu.
How many nonstop flights are there to Kota Kinabalu?
There are roughly 2,047 flights arriving at Kota Kinabalu every month (or 476 flights each week), from 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 to Kota Kinabalu?
Kuala Lumpur, Tawau and Sandakan are the 3 most popular routes to Kota Kinabalu. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Kota Kinabalu, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Kota Kinabalu?
| Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu | 2h 25m |
| Tawau to Kota Kinabalu | 50m |
| Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu | 50m |
| Singapore to Kota Kinabalu | 2h 25m |
| Guangzhou to Kota Kinabalu | 3h 15m |
