Travelling from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI): what you need to know
Travelling during a popular month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like a stopover for your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look at all your options. Here are the popular stopovers between BKK and BKI:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Changi International Airport
Before booking your cheap ticket from BKK to BKI, check whether you need a visa to enter Malaysia. Visa and travel document requirements may vary and are updated often. For the latest information, get in touch with the nearest embassy or consulate of the country you're going to.
How to find the cheapest flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
$100 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Return flights start at $189. These fares may change depending on availability.
To score cheap flight tickets from BKK to BKI, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Sign into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll be notified straight away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you the hassle of searching for cheap flight tickets from BKK to BKI every day.
Take advantage of filters to find the perfect journey for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Travelling from central Bangkok to Suvarnabhumi Airport takes about 1 hour and 6 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After a handy hotel close to BKK? If you're on an early flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
If you have a late flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near BKI:
Getting from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to central Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu International Airport to the centre of Kota Kinabalu is about 14 minutes by car. It's approximately 8 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
When to fly to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
August is the busiest month for flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Kota Kinabalu in February.
Book your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport for May if you'd like to go to Kota Kinabalu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 31ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 23ºC and 29ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from BKK to BKI around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Kota Kinabalu
Once you've locked in your flights from BKK to BKI, you'll need to find a place to stay in Kota Kinabalu. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting destination:
Cool Bar and Orchid De Villa are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Kota Kinabalu to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Sri Pasupathinath Alayam.
Complete your Kota Kinabalu trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Kota Kinabalu International Airport — now it's time to find a place to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Kota Kinabalu.