Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Seoul and Kota Kinabalu takes around 5.3 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Seoul and Kota Kinabalu?

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The flight distance between Seoul and Kota Kinabalu is 3665 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Seoul and Kota Kinabalu?

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Several carriers operate flights between Seoul and Kota Kinabalu. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Jin Air, Jeju Air, AirAsia.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Seoul?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Seoul and Tokyo, Bangkok, London, Osaka, Manila, Jeju City, Hong Kong, Taipei, Busan, Bali, Los Angeles, Edinburgh, Fukuoka, Cebu, Okinawa Island, Da Nang, San Francisco, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Phuket City.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Kota Kinabalu?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kota Kinabalu and London, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Denpasar, Sandakan, Manila, Cebu, Tawau, Kuching, Hong Kong, Taipei, Miri, Penang, Puerto Princesa, Hanoi, Bangkok, Johor Bahru, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta, Lahad Datu.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Seoul?

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Seoul is mainly served by Incheon International. But there are other airports nearby, including Gimpo International.

Question 7

What airports are near Seoul?

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The main airport in Seoul is Incheon International. It is also served by Daegu International, Cheongju International, Gunsan, Yangyang International, Wonju.

Question 8

What airports are near Kota Kinabalu?

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The main airport in Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu International. It is also served by Kota Kinabalu International, Lawas, Limbang.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Seoul and Kota Kinabalu?

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Currently, you can fly between Seoul and Kota Kinabalu with AirAsia, China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines, Eastar Jet, Jeju Air.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between Seoul and Kota Kinabalu?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Seoul and Kota Kinabalu, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 11

What flights operate between Seoul and Kota Kinabalu?

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Traveling between Seoul and Kota Kinabalu, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 12

How many airports are there near Seoul?

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There are a number of airports in and around Seoul. The main one is Incheon International and other nearby airports include Daegu International, Cheongju International, Gunsan, Yangyang International, Wonju

Question 13

How many airports are there near Kota Kinabalu?

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There are a number of airports in and around Kota Kinabalu. The main one is Kota Kinabalu International and other nearby airports include Kota Kinabalu International, Lawas, Limbang.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Seoul and Kota Kinabalu depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Seoul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Seoul and Kota Kinabalu arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Kota Kinabalu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Seoul and Kota Kinabalu depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Seoul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Seoul and Kota Kinabalu arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Kota Kinabalu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£73
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£115
Cheapest round-trip	£146
Average round-trip	£211
Nonstop flights in September	£55 – £320

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Airport Taxi (coupon system)	15-30 min	RM 30 – RM 35; fixed coupon fare to city center (~USD 7–8)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience with fixed fare
Grab (ride-hailing)	15-30 min	RM 15 – RM 30; varies by demand and destination (~USD 3–7)	on-demand (traffic dependent)	budget door-to-door service
Airport Bus	20-40 min	RM 5; one-way fare (~USD 1)	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Public Minibus	25-45 min	RM 2 – RM 3; local minibus fare (~USD 0.50)	irregular schedule (traffic dependent)	local experience
Hotel Shuttle	15-35 min	RM 0 – RM 50; complimentary or charged by hotel (~USD 0–11)	by arrangement (traffic dependent)	hotel guests
Rental Car	15-30 min	RM 80 – RM 200; per day rate (~USD 18–45)	on-demand (traffic dependent)	exploring Sabah independently

Airline	Mon 07.09	Tue 08.09	Wed 09.09	Thu 10.09	Fri 11.09	Sat 12.09	Sun 13.09
AirAsia	---	1	1	1	1	1	1
Jeju Air	---	---	1	1	---	1	1
Jin Air	1	---	1	---	1	1	---
Weekly flights: 14 total	Daily flights: 2 average	Most flights: Tuesday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 14.09	Tue 15.09	Wed 16.09	Thu 17.09	Fri 18.09	Sat 19.09	Sun 20.09
AirAsia	---	1	1	1	1	1	1
Jeju Air	---	---	1	1	---	1	1
Jin Air	1	---	1	---	1	1	---
Weekly flights: 14 total	Daily flights: 2 average	Most flights: Tuesday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 21.09	Tue 22.09	Wed 23.09	Thu 24.09	Fri 25.09	Sat 26.09	Sun 27.09
AirAsia	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Jeju Air	---	---	1	1	1	1	1
Jin Air	1	---	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 18 total	Daily flights: 2.57 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
Spring Airlines	CQH	9C	Yes
Eastar Jet	ESR	ZE	Yes
Jeju Air	JJA	7C	No

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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