Cheap Flights from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)

Popular airlines from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)

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  • Malindo Air

    Malindo Air

  • Singapore Airlines

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  • China Eastern Airlines

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  • Cathay Pacific

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Flights from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

AirAsia
Wed, 15 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
TWU
Tawau
AU$51 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$51
Return
found 2 days ago
Select AirAsia flight, departing Wed, 15 Oct from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau, returning Wed, 22 Oct, priced at AU$51 found 2 days ago
AirAsia
Sat, 8 Nov - Tue, 11 Nov
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
TWU
Tawau
AU$53 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$53
Return
found 6 days ago
Select AirAsia flight, departing Sat, 8 Nov from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau, returning Tue, 11 Nov, priced at AU$53 found 6 days ago
Batik air
Tue, 14 Oct - Fri, 24 Oct
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
TWU
Tawau
AU$96 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$96
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Batik air flight, departing Tue, 14 Oct from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau, returning Fri, 24 Oct, priced at AU$96 found 2 days ago
Firefly
Fri, 5 June - Fri, 12 June
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
AU$116 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$116
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Firefly flight, departing Fri, 5 June from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur, returning Fri, 12 June, priced at AU$116 found 5 days ago
Malaysia Airlines
Thu, 26 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
AU$131 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$131
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Thu, 26 Feb from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur, returning Wed, 4 Mar, priced at AU$131 found 4 days ago
AirAsia
Thu, 16 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
PEN
Penang
AU$159 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$159
Return
found 1 day ago
Select AirAsia flight, departing Thu, 16 Oct from Kota Kinabalu to Penang, returning Sun, 19 Oct, priced at AU$159 found 1 day ago
Batik air
Fri, 7 Nov - Tue, 11 Nov
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
SZB
Subang
AU$185 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$185
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Batik air flight, departing Fri, 7 Nov from Kota Kinabalu to Subang, returning Tue, 11 Nov, priced at AU$185 found 6 days ago
Philippines AirAsia
Fri, 7 Nov - Mon, 10 Nov
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
MNL
Manila
AU$220 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$220
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Philippines AirAsia flight, departing Fri, 7 Nov from Kota Kinabalu to Manila, returning Mon, 10 Nov, priced at AU$220 found 4 days ago
AirAsia
Sat, 10 Jan - Sun, 18 Jan
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
HKG
Hong Kong SAR
AU$256 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$256
Return
found 1 day ago
Select AirAsia flight, departing Sat, 10 Jan from Kota Kinabalu to Hong Kong SAR, returning Sun, 18 Jan, priced at AU$256 found 1 day ago
AirAsia
Mon, 5 Jan - Sun, 11 Jan
BKI
Kota Kinabalu
CAN
Guangzhou
AU$289 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$289
Return
found 6 days ago
Select AirAsia flight, departing Mon, 5 Jan from Kota Kinabalu to Guangzhou, returning Sun, 11 Jan, priced at AU$289 found 6 days ago

Cheap Hotels Near Kota Kinabalu () Airport

Rail Suite Aeropod
2 out of 5
Jalan Sabah Rail, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is AU$59 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$59
per night
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Stay at this guesthouse in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Tanjung Aru Perdana ...
8/10 Very Good! (5 reviews)
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Homesuite' Home at Aeropod SOVO
3 out of 5
Jalan Sabah Rail, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is AU$67 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
AU$67
per night
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Stay at this 3-star spa apartment in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Imago Shopping ...
8/10 Very Good! (10 reviews)
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Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
No. 20, Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is AU$343 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
AU$343
per night
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport Information

Airport Name
Airport Location
Airport Code
Latitude
Longitude
Altitude
Kota Kinabalu International AirportKota Kinabalu, MalaysiaIATA: BKI, ICAO: BKI5.937210116.0510033.05 meters

Kota Kinabalu Airport is also known by its International Air Transport Association code as BKI Airport and is located in the city of Kota Kinabalu. Flights are handled by 32 airlines offering both international and domestic travel. The most common airline flying in and out of Kota Kinabalu is AirAsia with 445 Kota Kinabalu flights every month! Check out our helpful Kota Kinabalu International Airport information, including individual terminal maps and local weather information. It’s everything you need to book cheap Kota Kinabalu flights for your next business trip or holiday!

Current conditions at Kota Kinabalu International Airport

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Airport information

Name: Kota Kinabalu International Airport
Location: Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
  • Longitude: 5.923961
  • Latitude: 116.050753
Airport Codes:
  • IATA: BKI
  • ICAO: WBKK
BKI Wikipedia information

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)?
Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) uses the airport code: BKI.
How many terminals are there in BKI and how early should I arrive before my flight?
Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) has only one passenger terminal. Wondering how to make time go faster before you take off? Do some research online to find out what sorts of services and amenities are on offer. For domestic services, arrive at least 1.5-2 hours before your departure time. For international routes, arrive 2-3 hours ahead of your flight to allow ample time for checking bags, security lines and finding your way to your gate.
How far is Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) from central Kota Kinabalu?
A Kota Kinabalu car rental is one of the most popular ways to reach the heart of Kota Kinabalu from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI). Organise some wheels with on-site provider Europcar and hit the road not long after disembarking. The city centre is 6 kilometres north of BKI.
Does Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) have a hotel?
Unfortunately, you won't find any hotels in the immediate vicinity of BKI. That said, you're certain to find an ideal place to stay before your flight if you look a little further out. Just a short drive from the terminals, the 89478 Lkh Motel may be exactly what you're looking for. It features WiFi, front desk services and free WiFi. The Close to the airport & within KK city, convenient to get around and amazing view is also in the area. Here you can enjoy a swimming pool, a king bed and fitness facilities. With handy options like these, there's definitely no need to sleep on an airport chair if you have an early flight.
Are there private lounges in Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)?
You can retreat from the crowds in one of the private lounges available in Kota Kinabalu International Airport (we know the exciting chaos of the main departures area can be a stressful start to a journey). Check online to confirm you meet the requirements to enter the lounge. If not, you may need to pay for entry.
What airlines fly out of BKI?
You have plenty of options when flying out of Kota Kinabalu International Airport with these reputable domestic carriers:

  • AirAsia
  • Malaysia Airlines
  • Firefly

If you're ready to explore far-flung places, these leading carriers will comfortably get you there from Kota Kinabalu International Airport:

  • AirAsia
  • Jin Air
  • Jeju Air

How many flights per day fly out of BKI?
On average, there are 76 flights departing Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) each day. Wherever you're going, you'll find an amazing deal with Expedia.
How to find cheap flights from BKI with Expedia?
The cheapest one-way flight from Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.) was to Tawau (TWU) at AU$26. One of the easiest ways to find cheap flights with Expedia is to enter your destination and travel dates, and then sort your results by lowest price. These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply. One of the best ways to find cheap flights is to be flexible with your travel dates. First, search for flights on the dates you'd like, then click on "Flexible dates" above the results. This will reveal the lowest prices for nearby days. You can also filter your search results by specific airlines, included baggage, arrival airports and more.
Where can you fly to from BKI?
There are numerous places you can venture to from Kota Kinabalu International Airport, but the most sought-after international destinations are Seoul, Hong Kong and Singapore. Domestic flights to Kuala Lumpur, Tawau and Kuching are also quick to book up. Reward yourself with a trip to one of these appealing destinations. There's nothing quite like the gift of travel to refresh your senses.
What is the cancellation policy on flights and how do I cancel my flight on Expedia?
Most flights are free to cancel within 24 hours of making the reservation. However, some flights are non-refundable, and you may receive a flight credit from the airline to use for a future booking. For more information, please visit our Customer Service Portal.

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