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Flights to Kota Kinabalu

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Route details

11237 km
Distance

Weather now

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+26°C
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Airports

BKI
7km

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Flight prices to Kota Kinabalu

Typically the return flight to Kota Kinabalu costs about that much:
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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

Here are approximate min and max prices for London to Kota Kinabalu flight (one-way) at the moment:
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Is Kota Kinabalu an expensive destination?

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Direct flights to Kota Kinabalu

We could not found any direct flights to Kota Kinabalu from London. Perhaps try selecting a different origin or search for direct flights to the whole country (Malaysia).
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Airports in Kota Kinabalu and London

Kota Kinabalu has 1 airport and London has 9 airports.
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Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
7 km from Kota Kinabalu city center.
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~5 Min.
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Which airport in Kota Kinabalu is better?

The closest airport to Kota Kinabalu city center is Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) with 7 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a shuttle from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), trip will take 5 min.
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) is usually the main choice for traveling to Kota Kinabalu. If you want to get to Kota Kinabalu faster, use the shuttle. The trip will take about 5 min.
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Where to stay in Kota Kinabalu

Find the right accommodation in Kota Kinabalu with Avionero:
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Zara's Boutique Hotel
Jalan Pantai Baru, Sembulan
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Elevator / Lift • Hair Dryer
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Hotel No5
No 1 Jalan Pintas
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Free Parking • Parking • 24-Hour Reception
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Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Lorong Kemajuan Karamunsing
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Parking • 24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool
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OYO 228 Basic Hotel
Lot 66 Bandaran Berjaya Kota Kinabalu Sabah Malaysia
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Hair Dryer • Luggage Storage
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Sabah Oriental Hotel
Lorong Kemajuan
WiFi • Parking • 24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Fitness Room/Gym
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Kota Kinabalu guide

Kota Kinabalu themes

This is what Kota Kinabalu is known for:
Diving
Spa
Food
Seafood
Nature
Mountains
Beach

Location

Kota Kinabalu is located in Malaysia, 11237 km away from London:
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Currency and exchange rate

100 Malaysian Ringgit equals 18.1 British Pound Sterling. 100 British Pound Sterling equals 552.46 Malaysian Ringgit.
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RM100 = £18.10
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Safety

Kota Kinabalu is a relatively safe city. Meanwhile, a moderate level of caution is advised³.
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Kota Kinabalu pros and cons

Planning a trip to Kota Kinabalu? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Kota Kinabalu looks currently:
Sun, 02 February
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+26°C
Rain
3 m/s
82 %
Mon, 03 February
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+27°C
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3 m/s
80 %
Tue, 04 February
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+28°C
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6 m/s
71 %
Wed, 05 February
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+27°C
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2 m/s
62 %
Thu, 06 February
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+27°C
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3 m/s
75 %
Fri, 07 February
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+26°C
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4 m/s
82 %
Sat, 08 February
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+26°C
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3 m/s
79 %
Sun, 09 February
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+25°C
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4 m/s
89 %
Mon, 10 February
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+26°C
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3 m/s
72 %
Tue, 11 February
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+27°C
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3 m/s
72 %
Wed, 12 February
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+27°C
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4 m/s
78 %
Thu, 13 February
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+27°C
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3 m/s
80 %
Fri, 14 February
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+28°C
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3 m/s
75 %
Sat, 15 February
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+28°C
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3 m/s
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Sun, 16 February
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+28°C
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3 m/s
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Mon, 17 February
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+26°C
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3 m/s
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How much does it cost to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

Kota Kinabalu prices compared to London:
Kota Kinabalu is in average 69% cheaper than London. The biggest difference is Re. The smallest difference is Clothing (-37%) and Transport (-55%).

Some Price Examples (vs London):

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Food
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
£2.36 vs £20.37
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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
£11.83 vs £81.48
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McMeal at McDonalds
£3.79 vs £8.15
Cappuccino (regular)
£2.52 vs £3.98
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Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)
£0.53 vs £2.04
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
£0.29 vs £1.54
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Milk (regular), (1 liter)
£1.45 vs £1.28
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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
£0.95 vs £1.37
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Eggs (regular) (12)
£1.21 vs £3.02
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Local Cheese (1kg)
£20.94 vs £9.28
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
£4.64 vs £8.38
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Banana (1kg)
£0.94 vs £1.49
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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)
£15.38 vs £10.86
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Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
£1.81 vs £2.51
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Transport
-54.53%
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Utilities
-59.97%
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Sports
-65.92%
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Childcare
-79.48%
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Clothing
-37.10%
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Rent
-87.05%
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Buy
-85.06%
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Salaries
-84.47%
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Kota Kinabalu in average is 69% cheaper
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The biggest difference is Rent, Buy, Salaries prices.

FAQ

Flying to Kota Kinabalu? Here are some useful things to know:
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What airports does Kota Kinabalu has?
There are 1 of airport in Kota Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu International Airport. The closest one is Kota Kinabalu International Airport which is 7 km away.
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How far is it to fly to Kota Kinabalu?
A passenger flying direct to Kota Kinabalu will travel around 11237 km if flying from London.
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How long does it take to travel to Kota Kinabalu?
You should expect a flight time around NaN if you are flying from London.
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What’s the weather like in Kota Kinabalu?
On average you could expect in December to in December. Currently, it is Rain and +26°C in Kota Kinabalu.
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Are there any direct flights to Kota Kinabalu?
No, there are no direct flights to Kota Kinabalu if you are flying from London.
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About Avionero

Avionero is a Swedish travel planning startup located in Malmo, founded by Lars Kristensson and Anton Tyulenev.
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Source of the data

The prices, airlines, and airport data on the pages come from our own database. It is based on searches made by our users and comes with some degree of approximation and estimation.

Prices stated on the page are “cached prices”, meaning that those prices were accurate when the search was made. Usually, there is a time stamp next to such prices.

Quotes on the page are coming from real people with whom we did multiple interviews about the route.

Other sources:

  • (1) Visa data is taken from Passport Index;
  • (2) “English knowledge” is based on the ranking of countries and regions by English skills by EF;
  • (3) “Safety index” is taken from Numbeo;
  • (4) “Air quality index” is a PM2.5 data from 2023 taken from IQAir;
  • (5) Amount of trees is an approximation (source: Climate Neutral Group);

Last updated 05.11.2024