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How much do flights to Kota Kinabalu cost?
Getting from Kota Kinabalu airport to the city center
Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: airport bus and public minibus.
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
15-30 min | fixed coupon fare to city center (~USD 7–8) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | convenience with fixed fare | |
15-30 min | varies by demand and destination (~USD 3–7) | on-demand (traffic dependent) | budget door-to-door service | |
20-40 min | one-way fare (~USD 1) | every 30–60 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
25-45 min | local minibus fare (~USD 0.50) | irregular schedule (traffic dependent) | local experience | |
15-35 min | complimentary or charged by hotel (~USD 0–11) | by arrangement (traffic dependent) | hotel guests | |
15-30 min | per day rate (~USD 18–45) | on-demand (traffic dependent) | exploring Sabah independently |
Notes:
- Prices in MYR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- Airport taxis use a fixed coupon system purchased at the taxi counter inside the arrivals hall.
- Grab pickup is available at designated areas outside the terminal.
- Public minibuses may not operate late at night; confirm schedules locally.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Kota Kinabalu
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Check-in for a flight from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| AirAsia | AXM | AK | No |
| Air Busan | ABL | BX | Yes |
| Hong Kong Express Airways | HKE | UO | No |
| Jeju Air | JJA | 7C | No |
| Scoot | TGW | TR | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Kota Kinabalu
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 28°C | 25°C |
| February | 28°C | 24°C |
| March | 28°C | 25°C |
| April | 29°C | 25°C |
| May | 30°C | 26°C |
| June | 29°C | 26°C |
| July | 29°C | 25°C |
| August | 29°C | 26°C |
| September | 29°C | 25°C |
| October | 29°C | 25°C |
| November | 29°C | 25°C |
| December | 28°C | 25°C |
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