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Kota KinabaluSandakan

BKI Kota Kinabalu - SDK Sandakan

BKISDK

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 21/10

06:45-07:30

Nonstop0h 45m

Sandakan

Sun 25/10

13:35-14:20

Nonstop0h 45m

RM 222

Kota KinabaluSandakan

BKI Kota Kinabalu - SDK Sandakan

BKISDK

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 6/10

16:40-17:25

Nonstop0h 45m

Sandakan

Tue 13/10

13:40-14:25

Nonstop0h 45m

RM 226

Kota KinabaluSandakan

BKI Kota Kinabalu - SDK Sandakan

BKISDK

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 1/10

16:40-17:25

Nonstop0h 45m

Sandakan

Sun 4/10

10:30-11:20

Nonstop0h 50m

RM 234

Kota KinabaluSandakan

BKI Kota Kinabalu - SDK Sandakan

BKISDK

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 25/9

14:10-14:55

Nonstop0h 45m

Sandakan

Mon 5/10

17:50-18:40

Nonstop0h 50m

RM 238

Kota KinabaluSandakan

BKI Kota Kinabalu - SDK Sandakan

BKISDK

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 12/9

06:45-07:30

Nonstop0h 45m

Sandakan

Wed 16/9

07:55-08:40

Nonstop0h 45m

RM 242

Kota KinabaluSandakan

BKI Kota Kinabalu - SDK Sandakan

BKISDK

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 26/9

06:45-07:30

Nonstop0h 45m

Sandakan

Tue 6/10

10:30-11:20

Nonstop0h 50m

RM 242

Kota KinabaluSandakan

BKI Kota Kinabalu - SDK Sandakan

BKISDK

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 26/9

14:10-14:55

Nonstop0h 45m

Sandakan

Mon 5/10

17:50-18:40

Nonstop0h 50m

RM 242

Kota KinabaluSandakan

BKI Kota Kinabalu - SDK Sandakan

BKISDK

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 24/10

12:30-13:15

Nonstop0h 45m

Sandakan

Wed 28/10

11:05-11:55

Nonstop0h 50m

RM 242

Kota KinabaluSandakan

BKI Kota Kinabalu - SDK Sandakan

BKISDK

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 22/11

06:25-07:10

Nonstop0h 45m

Sandakan

Thu 26/11

17:30-18:20

Nonstop0h 50m

RM 246

Kota KinabaluKuching

BKI Kota Kinabalu - KCH Kuching

BKIKCH

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 13/9

18:45-20:05

Nonstop1h 20m

Kuching

Sun 20/9

20:30-21:55

Nonstop1h 25m

RM 440

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Reviews of airlines flying direct to Kota Kinabalu

Read through reviews of airlines serving Kota Kinabalu, such as Malaysia Airlines,AirAsia, andBatik Air. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.

6.8

Okay

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.

5.9

Fair

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.

Related info for your journey

Where can you fly direct from Kota Kinabalu?
Currently, the most popular direct flight destination from Kota Kinabalu is Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport.
How much are direct flights from Kota Kinabalu?
On average, a one-way direct flight from Kota Kinabalu will cost users approximately RM 515. If you're looking for a direct round-trip flight from Kota Kinabalu, you can expect to pay around RM 911.
How long is a direct flight from Kota Kinabalu?
While the flight duration depends heavily on the destination, on average, travelers can expect non-stop flights from Kota Kinabalu to last approximately 2h 20m on average. The quickest direct flight from Kota Kinabalu at this time departs from Kota Kinabalu (0h 35m), while the longest leaves from Kota Kinabalu (5h 15m).
What is the best time of year to fly direct from Kota Kinabalu?
If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight from Kota Kinabalu, November is worth consideration as prices are at their lowest, on average. In terms of the number of daily non-stop flights, June offers travelers the most options.

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