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Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AED 218 and round-trip from AED 458. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        BKI 7:55 AM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        KUL 10:35 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Wed, Nov 25 | Firefly Airline
        KUL 7:35 PM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 10:15 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Nov 28 | Firefly Airline
        AED 458 AED 623
        26% off
        26% off
        AED 623 AED 458
      • BKI 1:00 PM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 3:30 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Mon, Nov 16 | AirAsia
        KUL 7:35 PM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 10:15 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Nov 21 | Firefly Airline
        AED 462 AED 623
        26% off
        26% off
        AED 623 AED 462
      • BKI 8:50 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KUL 11:25 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Tue, Nov 17 | AirAsia
        KUL 7:35 PM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 10:15 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Nov 21 | Firefly Airline
        AED 462 AED 623
        26% off
        26% off
        AED 623 AED 462
      • BKI 10:25 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KUL 1:00 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Sat, Nov 14 | AirAsia
        KUL 7:35 PM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 10:15 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Nov 21 | Firefly Airline
        AED 462
        26% off
        AED 623 AED 462
      • BKI 3:00 PM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        KUL 5:40 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Sun, Nov 15 | AirAsia
        KUL 7:35 PM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 10:15 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Nov 21 | Firefly Airline
        AED 462
        26% off
        AED 623 AED 462
      • BKI 6:05 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 8:35 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Tue, Nov 24 | AirAsia
        KUL 7:35 PM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 10:15 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Nov 26 | Firefly Airline
        AED 462
        26% off
        AED 623 AED 462
      • BKI 7:55 AM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        KUL 10:35 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Sun, Nov 29 | Firefly Airline
        KUL 8:00 AM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 10:40 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Dec 5 | AirAsia
        AED 467
        25% off
        AED 623 AED 467
      • BKI 11:25 PM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 1:55 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Thu, Nov 19 | AirAsia
        KUL 7:35 PM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 10:15 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Nov 21 | Firefly Airline
        AED 468
        25% off
        AED 623 AED 468
      • BKI 8:05 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 10:35 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Sat, Nov 14 | Batik Air Malaysia
        KUL 7:35 PM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 10:15 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Nov 21 | Firefly Airline
        AED 468
        25% off
        AED 623 AED 468
      • BKI 7:55 AM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        KUL 10:35 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Wed, Dec 2 | Firefly Airline
        KUL 7:35 PM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 10:15 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Dec 8 | Firefly Airline
        AED 469
        25% off
        AED 623 AED 469
      • BKI 10:30 PM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 1:00 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Fri, Oct 16 | AirAsia
        KUL 9:15 AM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 11:55 AM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Oct 22 | AirAsia
        AED 472
        24% off
        AED 623 AED 472
      • BKI 6:05 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 8:35 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Wed, Nov 18 | AirAsia
        KUL 7:35 PM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        BKI 10:15 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Nov 21 | Firefly Airline
        AED 473
        24% off
        AED 623 AED 473
      • BKI 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        KUL 2:00 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Wed, Oct 7 | Normal Airline
        KUL 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        BKI 4:00 PM
        Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Oct 9 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        BKI 7:55 AM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        KUL 10:35 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Wed, Nov 25 | Firefly Airline
        AED 218 AED 322
        32% off
        32% off
        AED 322 AED 218
      • BKI 7:55 AM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        KUL 10:35 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Wed, Dec 2 | Firefly Airline
        AED 239 AED 322
        26% off
        26% off
        AED 322 AED 239
      • BKI 7:55 AM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        KUL 10:35 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Fri, Nov 27 | Firefly Airline
        AED 239 AED 322
        26% off
        26% off
        AED 322 AED 239
      • BKI 7:05 PM
        2h 40m
        Nonstop
        KUL 9:45 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Sat, Nov 14 | Malaysia Airlines
        AED 242
        25% off
        AED 322 AED 242
      • BKI 1:00 PM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 3:30 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Thu, Nov 5 | AirAsia
        AED 244
        24% off
        AED 322 AED 244
      • BKI 11:25 PM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 1:55 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Fri, Nov 6 | AirAsia
        AED 244
        24% off
        AED 322 AED 244
      • BKI 11:25 PM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 1:55 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Wed, Nov 4 | AirAsia
        AED 244
        24% off
        AED 322 AED 244
      • BKI 4:55 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KUL 7:30 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Mon, Nov 9 | AirAsia
        AED 244
        24% off
        AED 322 AED 244
      • BKI 4:55 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KUL 7:30 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Tue, Nov 10 | AirAsia
        AED 244
        24% off
        AED 322 AED 244
      • BKI 7:05 AM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        KUL 9:35 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Sat, Nov 7 | AirAsia
        AED 244
        24% off
        AED 322 AED 244
      • BKI 10:25 PM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KUL 1:00 AM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Sun, Nov 8 | AirAsia
        AED 244
        24% off
        AED 322 AED 244
      • BKI 10:05 AM
        2h 35m
        Nonstop
        KUL 12:40 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Wed, Nov 11 | AirAsia
        AED 244
        24% off
        AED 322 AED 244
      • BKI 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        KUL 2:00 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur | Wed, Oct 7 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport are based on average airline prices for the next 3 months, according to Trip.com’s latest data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Which month has the lowest one-way flight price from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport?

The data is based on the average one-way flight prices on Trip.com for flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport across different months over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for low one-way flight fares from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, the best time to book is in December, with an average price of AED 52. Try to avoid September, when prices are highest, averaging around AED 119.

AED 119
AED 86
AED 52
AED 19
    Cheapest
  • AED 84
    Oct
  • AED 69
    Nov
  • AED 52
    Dec
  • AED 71
    Jan
  • AED 79
    Feb
  • AED 73
    Mar
  • AED 73
    Apr
  • AED 91
    May
  • AED 96
    Jun
  • AED 106
    Jul
  • AED 86
    Aug
  • AED 119
    Sep

Which month is the cheapest for round-trip flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport?

The data is based on the average round-trip flight prices on Trip.com for flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport across different months over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, January is usually the cheapest month to find flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, with an average price of AED 276. In contrast, June is typically the most expensive month, with average prices reaching AED 736.

AED 736
AED 506
AED 276
AED 46
    Cheapest
  • AED 354
    Oct
  • AED 303
    Nov
  • AED 352
    Dec
  • AED 276
    Jan
  • AED 331
    Feb
  • AED 335
    Mar
  • AED 315
    Apr
  • AED 541
    May
  • AED 736
    Jun
  • AED 575
    Jul
  • AED 598
    Aug
  • AED 522
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport?

The data is based on the average flight prices on Trip.com from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport across different days of the week over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is usually Tuesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Friday, as prices are usually the highest on that day.

AED 351
AED 337
AED 322
AED 308
  • AED 328
    Mon
  • AED 322
    Tue
  • AED 327
    Wed
  • AED 330
    Thu
  • AED 351
    Fri
  • AED 331
    Sat
  • AED 343
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is Firefly Airline (from AED 218) among 8 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Firefly Airline
From AED 218
Malaysia Airlines
From AED 242
AirAsia
From AED 244
Batik Air Malaysia
From AED 248
Scoot
From AED 468
Royal Brunei Airlines
From AED 589
China Southern Airlines
From AED 963
Singapore Airlines
From AED 1,118

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What is the flight schedule from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. AK5131

    Kota Kinabalu International Airport

    11:25 PM

    BKI

    2h 30m

    1:55 AM

    KUL

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  2. AK5135

    Kota Kinabalu International Airport

    6:05 AM

    BKI

    2h 30m

    8:35 AM

    KUL

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  3. AK5111

    Kota Kinabalu International Airport

    7:05 AM

    BKI

    2h 30m

    9:35 AM

    KUL

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  4. OD1007

    Kota Kinabalu International Airport

    12:20 PM

    BKI

    2h 30m

    2:50 PM

    KUL

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  5. OD1003

    Kota Kinabalu International Airport

    10:30 AM

    BKI

    2h 30m

    1:00 PM

    KUL

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  6. AK5105

    Kota Kinabalu International Airport

    10:05 AM

    BKI

    2h 35m

    12:40 PM

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
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  7. AK5109

    Kota Kinabalu International Airport

    9:15 AM

    BKI

    2h 35m

    11:50 AM

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
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  8. AK5107

    Kota Kinabalu International Airport

    11:00 AM

    BKI

    2h 30m

    1:30 PM

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
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  9. AK5134

    Kota Kinabalu International Airport

    6:20 PM

    BKI

    2h 35m

    8:55 PM

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
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  10. AK5117

    Kota Kinabalu International Airport

    5:15 PM

    BKI

    2h 35m

    7:50 PM

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
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About Kota Kinabalu International Airport and Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Learn about Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 1,632.67 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price AED 218
Cheapest return ticket price AED 458

FAQs for Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport?

    Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport takes about 2 hours 15 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 25 daily flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).
  • The earliest flight from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport departs at 05:20, and the last departs at 22:55, with about 23 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around AED 511 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to downtown is about 46 km. It takes about 1 hour by taxi.
    • The distance from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport to downtown is about 17 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
  • Malaysia Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 4579 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport currently start from AED 218, and round-trip fares start from AED 458. The current lowest fare is a Firefly Airline flight departing on Wed, Nov 25; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air Malaysia operate direct flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 16 minutes, and around 146 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is AED 551. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), Firefly and IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, with one-way fares starting from AED 218. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport operates around 146 weekly flights, mainly by AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air Malaysia. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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