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Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to the Maldives from RM 485

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BKI — MLE
20 Jul — 27 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Maldives

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Kota Kinabalu to Maldives flight deals. Data was last updated 15 July 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 1,420

One-way from

RM 485

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

RM 2,019
Batik Air
  • Batik Air
  • 9/9-22/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 00m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Maldives
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 26/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 10m total
  • Kota Kinabalu to Maldives
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (RM 521 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (RM 269 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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Cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu to Maldives
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kota Kinabalu to Maldives. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 July 2025.

Tue 9/907:00BKI - MLE
1 stop18h 15mBatik Air
Mon 22/912:45MLE - BKI
1 stop29h 45mBatik Air
Deal found 14/7RM 1,420
Tue 9/911:00BKI - MLE
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/910:45MLE - BKI
1 stop10h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7RM 1,483
Sun 7/910:55BKI - MLE
2 stops51h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 23/912:30MLE - BKI
1 stop30h 05mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 14/7RM 1,517
Sun 7/909:15BKI - MLE
1 stop13h 55mAirAsia
Mon 22/910:45MLE - BKI
1 stop9h 15mAirAsia
Deal found 14/7RM 1,551
Fri 5/901:30BKI - MLE
3 stops21h 05mChina Eastern
Tue 23/920:35MLE - BKI
2 stops24h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/7RM 4,646
Mon 8/907:00BKI - MLE
2 stops34h 00mEtihad Airways
Mon 22/909:20MLE - BKI
2 stops57h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/7RM 5,198

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Fly from

Kota Kinabalu

Fly to

Maldives

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Kota KinabaluMalé

BKI - MLE

BKIMLE

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 9/9

07:00-22:15

1 stop18h 15m

Male

Mon 22/9

12:45-21:30

1 stop29h 45m

RM 1,420

Kota KinabaluMalé

BKI - MLE

BKIMLE

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 9/9

11:00-22:15

1 stop14h 15m

Male

Tue 23/9

10:45-00:40

1 stop10h 55m

RM 1,483

Kota KinabaluMalé

BKI - MLE

BKIMLE

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 7/9

10:55-11:25

2 stops51h 30m

Male

Tue 23/9

12:30-21:35

1 stop30h 05m

RM 1,517

Kota KinabaluMalé

BKI - MLE

BKIMLE

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 7/9

09:15-20:10

1 stop13h 55m

Male

Mon 22/9

10:45-23:00

1 stop9h 15m

RM 1,551

Kota KinabaluMalé

BKI - MLE

BKIMLE

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 5/9

01:30-19:35

3 stops21h 05m

Male

Tue 23/9

20:35-00:30

2 stops24h 55m

RM 4,646

Kota KinabaluMalé

BKI - MLE

BKIMLE

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 8/9

07:00-14:00

2 stops34h 00m

Male

Mon 22/9

09:20-21:30

2 stops57h 10m

RM 5,198

Kota KinabaluMalé

BKI - MLE

BKIMLE

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 26/11

11:00-20:10

1 stop12h 10m

RM 485

Kota KinabaluMalé

BKI - MLE

BKIMLE

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 9/9

11:00-22:15

1 stop14h 15m

RM 489

Kota KinabaluMalé

BKI - MLE

BKIMLE

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 7/9

07:00-20:10

1 stop16h 10m

RM 506

Kota KinabaluMalé

BKI - MLE

BKIMLE

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 26/11

10:55-11:00

2 stops27h 05m

RM 629

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

Find hourly flight availability from Kota Kinabalu to Maldives. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 July 2025.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Maldives

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Maldives. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Maldives. Reviews last updated 15 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Etihad Airways, Malaysia Airlines, andChina Eastern from Kota Kinabalu to the Maldives. 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.

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.2

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AUH - HYD

The AC is poor ,inspite of letting the flight attendents know they did not increase the AC.Food is very bad.

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.2

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AUH - HYD

The AC is poor ,inspite of letting the flight attendents know they did not increase the AC.Food is very bad.

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.2

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AUH - HYD

The AC is poor ,inspite of letting the flight attendents know they did not increase the AC.Food is very bad.

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.2

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AUH - HYD

The AC is poor ,inspite of letting the flight attendents know they did not increase the AC.Food is very bad.

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.2

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AUH - HYD

The AC is poor ,inspite of letting the flight attendents know they did not increase the AC.Food is very bad.

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.2

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AUH - HYD

The AC is poor ,inspite of letting the flight attendents know they did not increase the AC.Food is very bad.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Maldives?

    Most people fly from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) if they book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Maldives. Kota Kinabalu is conveniently located just 5.8 km from Kota Kinabalu’s city centre.

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

    RM 485 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from AirAsia. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Batik Air and Malaysia Airlines, with prices starting from RM 489 and RM 629, respectively.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Maldives?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Maldives (average of RM 88). Flying from Kota Kinabalu to Maldives in July is currently the most expensive (average of RM 225). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 1,068AverageRM 1,735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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AirAsiaCheapestRM 1,198AverageRM 1,538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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