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Cheap Flights from KUL to BKI starting at $39 One Way, $85 Round Trip

Prices starting at $85 for return flights and $39 for one-way flights to Kota Kinabalu Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Hotel Ideas near Kota Kinabalu Intl.

Airport Hotels near Kota Kinabalu Intl.

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
No. 20, Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
$181 nightly
The price is $196 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$196 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Staff are very friendly with😀"

Reviewed on Sep 11, 2025

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
 Homesuite' Home at Aeropod SOVO

Homesuite' Home at Aeropod SOVO

3 out of 5
Jalan Sabah Rail, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
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)
"No issues as described, great for being close to airport for an early start"

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2025

Homesuite' Home at Aeropod SOVO
Rail Suite Aeropod

Rail Suite Aeropod

2 out of 5
Jalan Sabah Rail, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
$34 nightly
The price is $39 total per night from Oct 8 to Oct 9
$39 total
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Total with taxes and fees
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)
"Very near to airport and parking provided. Owner very responsive and give clear instructions for check in. Room clean and neat. Around got many restaurants. Worth the price for stay!😊"

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2025

Rail Suite Aeropod
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.

Hotels In Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
$86 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from Oct 16 to Oct 17
$95 total
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Staff is very professional and hotel location is excellent."

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Sinsuran, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
$83 nightly
The price is $92 total per night from Oct 29 to Oct 30
$92 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
An eventful stay in KK le Meridien
"Pros Location hardworking friendly staff shout out to Concierge team Rocky Natashkumar from bar Malcom ,Ricky in front office club lounge team GM Suresh who tried to fix issues as they arose ( see cons below) very comfortable bed, meals, breakfast Cons: -*****caution very slippery marble type floors ..."

Reviewed on Oct 1, 2025

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
No. 20, Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
$181 nightly
The price is $196 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$196 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Staff are very friendly with😀"

Reviewed on Sep 11, 2025

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
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 Hotels With Airport Transportation

C'haya Hotel

C'haya Hotel

3.5 out of 5
No.7 Jalan Tanjung Aru, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall ...
7.8/10 Good! (224 reviews)
"It was okay. Staff were professional but seems as if they're in mourning whenever I appeared. Conversations just stopped, etc. It's the hospitality industry. You might have to talk with people who don't look like you. Sorry. Rooms were fairly clean. The thing about the tourist tax and deposit was ..."

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2025

C'haya Hotel
Megah D'Aru Hotel

Megah D'Aru Hotel

3 out of 5
No. 2, Jalan Kinabalu, Tanjung Aru Township, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
$32 nightly
The price is $37 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$37 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
"Likes -Quaint. Clean. Dislikes - Smell. Old. Breakfast is very basic. They do try hard."

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2020

Megah D'Aru Hotel
Casuarina Hotel

Casuarina Hotel

3 out of 5
Lorong Ikan Lais, Jalan Mat Salleh, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Tanjung Aru ...
Free shuttle to airport
"Newish hotel with restaurant but not much nearby apart from the beach. The restaurant offered little choice for dinner but breakfast was eggs, baked beans and toast. The shower was good but there could have been more storage space in the bathroom. There was a balcony but it was of little use. The ..."

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2019

Casuarina Hotel
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.

Low Priced Kota Kinabalu Hotels

KK Waterfront Hotel

KK Waterfront Hotel

3 out of 5
Blk B, Unit 2&3, Warisan Square, Jln Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
$32 nightly
The price is $36 total per night from Oct 7 to Oct 8
$36 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Warisan ...
6.4/10 (130 reviews)
"Staff very helpful."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

KK Waterfront Hotel
Super OYO 89847 Switz Paradise Hotel

Super OYO 89847 Switz Paradise Hotel

2 out of 5
3rd Floor, Lot 3.3-3.11, Star City North Complex, Jalan Asia City, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Kompleks Asia City ...
"Overall our 1 night stay in this hotel is good minus the unfriendly staff on duty (upon check-in n check-out) and the walking distant from the nearest lift to the hotel lobby. A bonus from me for the beautiful leaves felt decoration along the wall to my room. Recommend for unfussy lodger."

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2023

Super OYO 89847 Switz Paradise Hotel
Hotel O Five 2

Hotel O Five 2

2 out of 5
No 6, Lorong Sentosa 1, Jalan Merdeka, Air, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
$15 nightly
The price is $18 total per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
$18 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Sedco Square are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (111 reviews)
a fantastic stay
"Excellent, a great value in a perfect location near tons of restaurants. Strong wifi and shower, comfortable bed and bedding, very clean, super nice and helpful staff, and kettle + water cooler provided"

Reviewed on Dec 29, 2023

Hotel O Five 2
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.

Family Friendly Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Pantai Dalit, Kota Kinabalu, Tuaran, Sabah
$126 nightly
The price is $138 total per night from Oct 22 to Oct 23
$138 total
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Tuaran. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Excellent location for watching the sunset by the beach"

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Borneo Vista Suites Hotel

Borneo Vista Suites Hotel

4.5 out of 5
K.K. Suites, Jalan Kemajuan, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Lintas ...
"nothing..."

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2018

Borneo Vista Suites Hotel
The Pacific Sutera Hotel

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

5 out of 5
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Sutera Harbour, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
$116 nightly
The price is $128 total per night from Oct 20 to Oct 21
$128 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pools, waterslide, kids club, playground

Travelers say...
"Great family friendly hotel"

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

The Pacific Sutera Hotel
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.

KUL to BKI Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
KUL Address & GPS
Address:
Kuala Lumpur ,
Malaysia
IATA Code:
KUL
Longitude:
101.717259
Latitude:
2.744344
Time Zone:
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
BKI Address & GPS
Address:
Kota Kinabalu ,
Malaysia
IATA Code:
BKI
Longitude:
116.050753
Latitude:
5.923961
Time Zone:
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from KUL to BKI?
You can fly straight from KUL to BKI. In fact, there are 4 airlines that offer nonstop services on this route. Collect a few more frequent flyer points with one of these popular carriers:

  • AirAsia
  • Malaysia Airlines
  • Batik Air Malaysia
  • AirAsia X

What is the shortest flight from Kuala Lumpur Airport to BKI?
If you believe your vacation hours should be spent 'vacationing' rather than flying, you'll enjoy the journey from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu. It's a seriously short 2 hours and 30 minutes.
How many hours flight from Kuala Lumpur Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)?
With an average flight time of around 2 hours and 38 minutes between Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport (KUL) and BKI, you'll be living it up in Kota Kinabalu before you can utter, "How much longer to go?"
What airlines have the most flights from Kuala Lumpur Airport to BKI?
You'll discover several airlines that fly from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI). We've helped you out by identifying those that are the most popular. Regardless of what you look for in an airline, we're confident you'll find one that suits your travel needs among these:

  • AirAsia X - (D7) with 34 flights every month
  • Batik Air Malaysia - (OD) with 45 flights every month
  • Malaysia Airlines - (MH) with 184 flights every month
  • AirAsia - (AK) with 269 flights every month

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