Flights to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

Last updated: Oct 23, 2026

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

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

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

Airlines serving Kota Kinabalu

AirAsia21 destinations
Malindo Airways6 destinations
MASwings5 destinations
Malaysia Airlines3 destinations
China Southern Airlines2 destinations
Flyfirefly2 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
Hahn Air Systems1 destination

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Popular routes to Kota Kinabalu

The places connected to Kota Kinabalu on the most scheduled services, busiest first.

Penang (PEN)1,086 mi
Hong Kong (HKG)1,140 mi
Seoul (ICN)2,275 mi
Shanghai (PVG)1,781 mi
Sibu (SBW)378 mi
Hangzhou (HGH)1,702 mi
Shenzhen (SZX)1,164 mi
Taipei (TPE)1,366 mi
Mulu (MZV)156 mi
Fukuoka (FUK)2,122 mi

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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 routes to Kota Kinabalu not already shown in a shorter great-circle distance band.

Which places within 500 miles can reach Kota Kinabalu non-stop?

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Which places within 1,000 miles can reach Kota Kinabalu non-stop?

Which places within 2,000 miles can reach Kota Kinabalu non-stop?

Xiamen (XMN)1,293 mi
Taipei (TPE)1,366 mi
Fuzhou (FOC)1,402 mi
Guiyang (KWE)1,548 mi
Hangzhou (HGH)1,702 mi
Chongqing (CKG)1,754 mi
Shanghai (PVG)1,781 mi

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Which places within 3,000 miles can reach Kota Kinabalu non-stop?

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 to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) by country

Kota Kinabalu has nonstop connections with 11 airports in China: Guangzhou (CAN), Hong Kong (HKG), Shanghai (PVG), Hangzhou (HGH), Shenzhen (SZX), Beijing (PKX), Chongqing (CKG), Fuzhou (FOC), Xiamen (XMN), Haikou (HAK), and Guiyang (KWE). These routes are served by 9 Air, AirAsia, Cathay Pacific (Oneworld), China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), China Southern Airlines, Chongqing Airlines, Flyfirefly, Hong Kong Express Airways, Shanghai Airlines (SkyTeam), Spring Airlines, and XiamenAir (SkyTeam).
China11 destinations
Kota Kinabalu has nonstop connections with 3 airports in Japan: Fukuoka (FUK), Tokyo (NRT), and Sendai (SDJ). These routes are served by AirAsia and Malindo Airways.
Japan3 destinations
Kota Kinabalu has nonstop connections with 2 airports in South Korea: Seoul (ICN) and Busan (PUS). These routes are served by Air Busan, AirAsia, Hahn Air Systems, Jeju Air, Jin Air, and Malindo Airways.
South Korea2 destinations
Kota Kinabalu has nonstop connections with 2 airports in Viet Nam: Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) and Da Nang (DAD). These routes are served by AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines (Oneworld).
Viet Nam2 destinations
Kota Kinabalu has a nonstop connection with Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) in Brunei Darussalam, served by Malaysia Airlines (Oneworld) and Royal Brunei.
Brunei Darussalam1 destination
Kota Kinabalu has a nonstop connection with Jakarta (CGK) in Indonesia, served by Indonesia AirAsia.
Indonesia1 destination
Kota Kinabalu has a nonstop connection with Manila (MNL) in Philippines, served by AirAsia Zest.
Philippines1 destination
Kota Kinabalu has a nonstop connection with Singapore (SIN) in Singapore, served by AirAsia, Singapore Airlines (Star Alliance), and Tigerair.
Singapore1 destination
Kota Kinabalu has a nonstop connection with Taipei (TPE) in Taiwan, served by AirAsia.
Taiwan1 destination

Seasonal and upcoming routes to Kota Kinabalu

Not flying yet

Guiyang (KWE)Oct 24, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026
Fukuoka (FUK)Starts Oct 25, 2026
Da Nang (DAD)Oct 27, 2026 – Dec 3, 2026
Kota Baharu (KBR)Starts Oct 27, 2026
Sibu (SBW)Starts Nov 1, 2026
Bintulu (BTU)Starts Nov 2, 2026
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)Nov 3, 2026 – Mar 25, 2027
Haikou (HAK)Nov 29, 2026 – Dec 27, 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
Fuzhou (FOC)Starts Jan 23, 2027

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Ending before the rest

Xiamen (XMN)Through Mar 26, 2027
Subang (SZB)Through Mar 27, 2027
Chongqing (CKG)Through Mar 28, 2027

The other 24 routes are scheduled across the whole window the feed publishes.

Airline alliances to Kota Kinabalu

Oneworld4 destinations
SkyTeam4 destinations
Star Alliance2 destinations

Award programs that reach Kota Kinabalu

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

Alaska Atmos Rewards4 destinations
American Airlines4 destinations
British Airways4 destinations
Cathay Pacific4 destinations
Club Premier4 destinations
Delta SkyMiles4 destinations
Finnair Plus4 destinations
Flying Blue4 destinations
Iberia Plus4 destinations
Qantas Frequent Flyer4 destinations

Qatar Airways4 destinations
SAS EuroBonus4 destinations
Virgin Atlantic4 destinations
Aeroplan2 destinations
All Nippon Airways2 destinations
EVA Air Infinity MileageLands2 destinations
LifeMiles2 destinations
Lufthansa Miles & More2 destinations
Singapore KrisFlyer2 destinations
TAP Miles&Go2 destinations

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Domestic flights to Kota Kinabalu

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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 to Kota Kinabalu (BKI)?

Open the map with Anywhere as your starting point and BKI as the destination. Each result keeps the route pointed toward Kota Kinabalu, and you can narrow it by airline, alliance, aircraft, mileage program, and nonstop service.

Does Flightmap show direct and connecting flights to Kota Kinabalu?

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

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

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