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Cheap Flights from KUL to BKI starting at $35 One Way, $71 Round Trip

Prices starting at $71 for return flights and $35 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
$177 nightly
The price is $192 total per night from Sep 8 to Sep 9
$192 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Total includes 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! (1,001 reviews)
We didn't want to leave
"The Shangti-La is just a step up from other hotels. Yes, it's big and busy but the staff go out of their way to really spoil you. I'm vegan and they bent over backwards to ensure I had a great breakfast, sent soy milk to my room tweaked dishes so I ate well. And the location - oh my. We stayed in ..."

Reviewed on Jul 21, 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! (6 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
K Hotel

K Hotel

3 out of 5
Lot 3, Block A, Lorong Plaza 333-1, Off Jalan Pintas, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
$30 nightly
The price is $35 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$35 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, and concierge services. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (23 reviews)
Comfortable and relatively close to airport
"A good basic hotel relatively near to the airport to rest our heads after a long flight. Fighting the battle of mould in the bathroom."

Reviewed on May 27, 2025

K 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.

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 Sep 11 to Sep 12
$95 total
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Total includes 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)
"Spacious clean rooms. Friendly staff. Incredible food. Excellent location- walking distance to the food markets, Sunday markets, the ferry port and malls. Special mention again to all staff there- extremely friendly and helpful. We had a great stay, thank you!"

Reviewed on Jul 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
$90 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Sep 11 to Sep 12
$100 total
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Total includes 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)
"The location is good, right next to the water and the main night market and drinking holes."

Reviewed on Aug 16, 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
$177 nightly
The price is $192 total per night from Sep 8 to Sep 9
$192 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Total includes 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! (1,001 reviews)
We didn't want to leave
"The Shangti-La is just a step up from other hotels. Yes, it's big and busy but the staff go out of their way to really spoil you. I'm vegan and they bent over backwards to ensure I had a great breakfast, sent soy milk to my room tweaked dishes so I ate well. And the location - oh my. We stayed in ..."

Reviewed on Jul 21, 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 ...
one option close to airport
"Not a hotel to say anything exciting about. It’s ok if you’re looking for a place closer to the airport. TV was not working, internet disappointing, no breakfast on one day, the next day they had no jam for the toast, pool was very busy. Rooms are ok though."

Reviewed on Feb 3, 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
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
$35 nightly
The price is $40 total per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
$40 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Total includes 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
OYO 210 Hotel Five 2

OYO 210 Hotel Five 2

2 out of 5
No 6, Lorong Sentosa 1, Jalan Merdeka, Air, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
$16 nightly
The price is $19 total per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
$19 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Total includes 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 ...
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

OYO 210 Hotel 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
$145 nightly
The price is $159 total per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
$159 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Total includes 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! (1,000 reviews)
"Fantastic holiday, great hotel and always super helpful staff"

Reviewed on Aug 6, 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
$110 nightly
The price is $121 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$121 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total includes 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! (999 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
Sepang
Destination Airport
Kota Kinabalu
Number Of Airlines Serving
16
Distance
1012 mi
Shortest Flight Departure Time
7:00PM MYT
Shortest Flight Departure Date
Aug 25
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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