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Flights from Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

Last updated: Sep 10, 2026

Did you mean flights to Kota Kinabalu?

Kota Kinabalu International Airport is an airport serving Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.

Right now there are 38 airports in 11 countries connected to Kota Kinabalu, 16 of them domestic, with 39 airlines flying scheduled passenger traffic.

Kota Kinabalu's longest nonstop connection is Sendai (SDJ), 2,717 miles, offered by Malindo Airways.

On this page

  1. Airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu
  2. Popular destinations from Kota Kinabalu
  3. Information on Points & Miles
  4. Flights from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) by country
  5. Seasonal and upcoming routes from Kota Kinabalu
  6. Airline alliances from Kota Kinabalu
  7. Award programs flying from Kota Kinabalu
  8. Domestic flights from Kota Kinabalu
  9. Alternative airports near Kota Kinabalu
  10. Frequently asked questions

Airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu

  • AirAsia
21 destinations
  • Malindo Airways9 destinations
  • MASwings5 destinations
  • Malaysia Airlines4 destinations
  • China Southern Airlines2 destinations
  • Singapore Airlines2 destinations
  • XiamenAir2 destinations
  • 9 Air1 destination
  • Air Busan1 destination
  • AirAsia Zest1 destination
    • British Airways1 destination
    • Cathay Pacific1 destination
    • China Airlines1 destination
    • China Eastern Airlines1 destination
    • Chongqing Airlines1 destination
    • Emirates1 destination
    • Ethiopian Airlines1 destination
    • Etihad Airways1 destination
    • Flyfirefly1 destination
    • Hahn Air Systems1 destination
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    Popular destinations from Kota Kinabalu

    The places reachable from Kota Kinabalu on the most scheduled services, busiest first.

    • Kuala Lumpur (KUL)1,012 mi
    • Tawau (TWU)181 mi
    • Sandakan (SDK)138 mi
    • Singapore (SIN)890 mi
    • Kuching (KCH)499 mi
    • Senai (JHB)904 mi
    • Labuan (LBU)70 mi
    • Miri (MYY)181 mi
    • Lahad Datu (LDU)168 mi
    • Hong Kong (HKG)1,140 mi
    • Seoul (ICN)2,275 mi
    • Penang (PEN)1,086 mi
    • Shanghai (PVG)1,781 mi
    • Sibu (SBW)378 mi
    • Guangzhou (CAN)1,220 mi
    • Fukuoka (FUK)2,122 mi
    • Taipei (TPE)

    Information on Points & Miles

    Distance matters when booking with points and miles: several loyalty programs price award flights in distance bands. Each list below adds the non-stop destinations from Kota Kinabalu not already shown in a shorter great-circle distance band.

    From Kota Kinabalu, which places within 500 miles can I reach?

    • Labuan (LBU)70 mi
    • Lawas (LWY)87 mi
    • Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN)103 mi
    • Limbang (LMN)106 mi
    • Sandakan (SDK)138 mi
    • Mulu (MZV)156 mi
    • Lahad Datu (LDU)168 mi
    • Miri (MYY)181 mi
    • Tawau (TWU)181 mi
    • Bintulu (BTU)285 mi
    • Sibu (SBW)378 mi
    • Kuching (KCH)499 mi
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    From Kota Kinabalu, which places within 1,000 miles can I reach?

    • Manila (MNL)682 mi
    • Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)725 mi
    • Da Nang (DAD)878 mi
    • Singapore (SIN)890 mi
    • Senai (JHB)904 mi
    • Kota Baharu (KBR)945 mi

    From Kota Kinabalu, which places within 2,000 miles can I reach?

    • Kuala Lumpur (KUL)1,012 mi
    • Subang (SZB)1,017 mi
    • Haikou (HAK)1,037 mi
    • Jakarta (CGK)1,056 mi
    • Penang (PEN)1,086 mi
    • Hong Kong (HKG)1,140 mi

    From Kota Kinabalu, which places within 3,000 miles can I reach?

    • Fukuoka (FUK)2,122 mi
    • Busan (PUS)2,181 mi
    • Seoul (ICN)2,275 mi
    • Beijing (PKX)2,320 mi
    • Tokyo (NRT)2,575 mi
    • Sendai (SDJ)2,717 mi

    Flights from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) by country

    • Kota Kinabalu has nonstop service to 10 airports in China: Hong Kong (HKG), Shanghai (PVG), Guangzhou (CAN), Shenzhen (SZX), Hangzhou (HGH), Beijing (PKX), Fuzhou (FOC), Chongqing (CKG), Xiamen (XMN), and Haikou (HAK). Flights are offered by 9 Air, AirAsia, Cathay Pacific (Oneworld), China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), China Southern Airlines, Chongqing Airlines, Hong Kong Express Airways, Shanghai Airlines (SkyTeam), Spring Airlines, and XiamenAir (SkyTeam).

      China10 destinations
    • Kota Kinabalu has nonstop service to 3 airports in Japan: Fukuoka (FUK), Tokyo (NRT), and Sendai (SDJ). Flights are offered by AirAsia and Malindo Airways.

      Japan3 destinations
    • Kota Kinabalu has nonstop service to 2 airports in South Korea: Seoul (ICN) and Busan (PUS). Flights are offered by Air Busan, AirAsia, Hahn Air Systems, Jeju Air, Jin Air, Korean Air (SkyTeam), and Malindo Airways.

      South Korea2 destinations
    • Kota Kinabalu has nonstop service to 2 airports in Viet Nam: Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) and Da Nang (DAD). Flights are offered by AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines (Oneworld).

      Viet Nam2 destinations
    • You can fly nonstop from Kota Kinabalu to Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) in Brunei Darussalam with Malaysia Airlines (Oneworld) and Royal Brunei.

      Brunei Darussalam1 destination
    • You can fly nonstop from Kota Kinabalu to Jakarta (CGK) in Indonesia with Indonesia AirAsia.

      Indonesia1 destination
    • You can fly nonstop from Kota Kinabalu to Manila (MNL) in Philippines with AirAsia Zest.

      Philippines1 destination
    • You can fly nonstop from Kota Kinabalu to Singapore (SIN) in Singapore with AirAsia, Malindo Airways, Singapore Airlines (Star Alliance), and Tigerair.

      Singapore1 destination
    • You can fly nonstop from Kota Kinabalu to Taipei (TPE) in Taiwan with AirAsia.

      Taiwan1 destination

    Seasonal and upcoming routes from Kota Kinabalu

    Not flying yet

    • Sibu (SBW)Starts Sep 22, 2026
    • Xiamen (XMN)Sep 23, 2026 – Mar 26, 2027
    • Kota Baharu (KBR)Starts Sep 24, 2026
    • Bintulu (BTU)Starts Sep 27, 2026
    • Haikou (HAK)Oct 11, 2026 – Oct 21, 2026
    • Busan (PUS)Dec 11, 2026 – Mar 1, 2027
    • Sendai (SDJ)Dec 30, 2026 – Dec 30, 2026
    • Tokyo (NRT)Jan 3, 2027 – Jan 3, 2027

    Ending before the rest

    • Da Nang (DAD)Through Dec 3, 2026
    • Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)Through Mar 25, 2027
    • Subang (SZB)Through Mar 27, 2027
    • Chongqing (CKG)Through Mar 28, 2027

    The other 26 routes are scheduled across the whole window the feed publishes.

    Airline alliances from Kota Kinabalu

    • Oneworld5 destinations
    • SkyTeam5 destinations
    • Star Alliance2 destinations

    Award programs flying from Kota Kinabalu

    How many of these destinations each program's airlines fly to. Reach, not award availability — that is a live fare question this schedule feed cannot answer.

    • Alaska Atmos Rewards5 destinations
    • American Airlines5 destinations
    • British Airways5 destinations
    • Cathay Pacific5 destinations
    • Club Premier5 destinations
    • Delta SkyMiles5 destinations
    • Finnair Plus5 destinations
    • Flying Blue5 destinations
    • Iberia Plus5 destinations
    • Qantas Frequent Flyer5 destinations
    • Qatar Airways5 destinations
    • SAS EuroBonus5 destinations
    • Virgin Atlantic5 destinations
    • Aeroplan2 destinations
    • All Nippon Airways2 destinations
    • EVA Air Infinity MileageLands2 destinations

    Domestic flights from Kota Kinabalu

    • Kuala Lumpur (KUL)1,012 mi
    • Tawau (TWU)181 mi
    • Sandakan (SDK)138 mi
    • Kuching (KCH)499 mi
    • Senai (JHB)904 mi
    • Labuan (LBU)70 mi
    • Miri (MYY)181 mi
    • Lahad Datu (LDU)168 mi
    • Penang (PEN)1,086 mi
    • Sibu (SBW)378 mi
    • Mulu (MZV)156 mi
    • Bintulu (BTU)285 mi
    • Kota Baharu (KBR)945 mi
    • Subang (SZB)1,017 mi
    • Limbang (LMN)106 mi
    • Lawas (LWY)87 mi

    Alternative airports near Kota Kinabalu

    • Keningau (KGU)41 mi / 66 km
    • Ranau (RNU)42 mi / 68 km
    • Labuan (LBU)70 mi / 113 km
    • Telupid (TEL)77 mi / 124 km
    • Kudat (KUD)87 mi / 140 km

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the official name of airport BKI?

    The airport's official name is Kota Kinabalu International Airport. On Roame and most flight schedules, you will find it under the code BKI.

    What is the airport code for Kota Kinabalu International Airport?

    The IATA airport code for Kota Kinabalu International Airport is BKI. Enter BKI in Flightmap whenever you want to use this exact airport.

    Where is Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)?

    Kota Kinabalu International Airport serves Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. Flightmap uses the airport's exact coordinates, so nearby airports and route distances stay tied to BKI, not just the broader city.

    How can I explore flights from Kota Kinabalu (BKI)?

    Open the map with BKI as your departure airport and Anywhere as the destination. You can then narrow the routes by airline, alliance, aircraft, mileage program, nonstop service, and observed award fares.

    Does Flightmap show direct and connecting flights from Kota Kinabalu?

    Yes. Flightmap separates nonstop routes from destinations that need a connection, and the Nonstop only control lets you focus on direct service from BKI.

    Can I look for award flights from Kota Kinabalu (BKI)?

    Yes. When Roame has observed award availability for a route from BKI, signed-in members can see the lowest points price by cabin and the related carrier fees, then continue to the full award search.

    How many places can I reach from Kota Kinabalu (BKI)?

    Current schedule data connects Kota Kinabalu (BKI) with 38 connected airports in 11 countries. The route list can change as airlines publish new seasons, so the page is rebuilt from the latest available schedule aggregate.

    Which airlines fly from Kota Kinabalu (BKI)?

    The current route data includes 39 airlines: 9 Air, Air Busan, AirAsia, AirAsia Zest, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Chongqing Airlines, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Flyfirefly, Hahn Air Systems, Hong Kong Express Airways, IndiGo, Indonesia AirAsia, Japan Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air, KLM, Korean Air, Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Airways, MASwings, Myanmar Airways International, Oman Air, Philippine Airlines, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei, Shanghai Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Spring Airlines, Tigerair, Turkish Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways, and XiamenAir. Use the airline filter to isolate any one of them on the map.

    What is the longest nonstop connection from Kota Kinabalu (BKI)?

    The longest nonstop connection currently present in the route data is Sendai (SDJ), about 2,717 miles from Kota Kinabalu. It is offered by Malindo Airways.

    Are there domestic flights from Kota Kinabalu (BKI)?

    Yes. The current route data includes 16 domestic destinations within Malaysia. The Domestic flights section highlights named airport links from that set.

    1,366 mi
  • Shenzhen (SZX)1,164 mi
  • Hangzhou (HGH)1,702 mi
  • Beijing (PKX)2,320 mi
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    Shenzhen (SZX)
    1,164 mi
  • Guangzhou (CAN)1,220 mi
    • Xiamen (XMN)1,293 mi
    • Taipei (TPE)1,366 mi
    • Fuzhou (FOC)1,402 mi
    • Hangzhou (HGH)1,702 mi
    • Chongqing (CKG)1,754 mi
    • Shanghai (PVG)1,781 mi
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  • LifeMiles2 destinations
  • Lufthansa Miles & More2 destinations
  • Singapore KrisFlyer2 destinations
  • TAP Miles&Go2 destinations
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