How long is the flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu?

Departing from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu will take you 9h 40m. The distance between Bangkok and Kota Kinabalu is about 1883 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for Scoot. According to our data, you can fly for as low as RM 343. Users have also found prices from RM 370 and RM 409 on Batik Air and AirAsia, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kota Kinabalu ranges from 60.0 - 351.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 351.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Kota Kinabalu when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kota Kinabalu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BKK to BKI?

When flying from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu from Bangkok?

If you book a flight to Kota Kinabalu from Bangkok, you will be flying to Kota Kinabalu, which is the city’s only airport. Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is located 5.8 km from the centre of Kota Kinabalu. There are 0 flights from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu per day from 0 different airlines.

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Average price	RM 1,074

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21:15-12:15

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11:15-22:05

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DMK Bangkok Don Mueang Intl - BKI Kota Kinabalu

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RM 1,396

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu from Bangkok?
If you book a flight to Kota Kinabalu from Bangkok, you will be flying to Kota Kinabalu, which is the city’s only airport. Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is located 5.8 km from the centre of Kota Kinabalu. There are 0 flights from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu per day from 0 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu?
Departing from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu will take you 9h 40m. The distance between Bangkok and Kota Kinabalu is about 1883 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Scoot. According to our data, you can fly for as low as RM 343. Users have also found prices from RM 370 and RM 409 on Batik Air and AirAsia, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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