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Flight deals from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £119. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Kota Kinabalu.£101 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 May, returning Tue, 12 May.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Tue, 12 May, arriving in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.Price includes taxes and charges.From £101, select.
Kota Kinabalu.£110 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct, returning Sat, 10 Oct.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.Price includes taxes and charges.From £110, select.
Kota Kinabalu.£112 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Aug, returning Sat, 15 Aug.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sat, 15 Aug, arriving in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.Price includes taxes and charges.From £112, select.
Kota Kinabalu.£117 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Nov, returning Thu, 19 Nov.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.Price includes taxes and charges.From £117, select.
Kota Kinabalu.£119 per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Apr, returning Wed, 22 Apr.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Mon, 13 Apr, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.Price includes taxes and charges.From £119, select.
Kota Kinabalu.£122 per passenger.Departing Sat, 11 Jul, returning Sun, 2 Aug.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Sat, 11 Jul, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.Price includes taxes and charges.From £122, select.
Kota Kinabalu.£125 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Apr, returning Fri, 1 May.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Fri, 24 Apr, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.Price includes taxes and charges.From £125, select.
Kota Kinabalu.£126 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Jul, returning Thu, 16 Jul.Return flight with AirAsia and Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Don Mueang on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Thu, 16 Jul, arriving in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.Price includes taxes and charges.From £126, select.
Kota Kinabalu.£152 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Thu, 10 Sep.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.Price includes taxes and charges.From £152, select.
Kota Kinabalu.£154 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Mar, returning Sun, 29 Mar.Return flight with AirAsia and Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Don Mueang on Fri, 20 Mar, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sun, 29 Mar, arriving in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.Price includes taxes and charges.From £154, select.
Kota Kinabalu.£158 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Jun, returning Sun, 28 Jun.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Tue, 23 Jun, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sun, 28 Jun, arriving in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.Price includes taxes and charges.From £158, select.
Kota Kinabalu.£165 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Mar, returning Sat, 4 Apr.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sat, 4 Apr, arriving in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.Price includes taxes and charges.From £165, select.
Kota Kinabalu.£175 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 May, returning Wed, 3 Jun.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Fri, 29 May, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.Price includes taxes and charges.From £175, select.
Kota Kinabalu.£179 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Jun, returning Wed, 1 Jul.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Don Mueang on Fri, 26 Jun, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Don Mueang.Price includes taxes and charges.From £179, select.
Kota Kinabalu.£219 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Dec, returning Fri, 1 Jan.Return flight with AirAsia and Firefly.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Don Mueang on Sat, 26 Dec, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Firefly, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in Don Mueang.Price includes taxes and charges.From £219, select.
Kota Kinabalu.£224 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Feb, returning Fri, 12 Feb.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Don Mueang on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Fri, 12 Feb, arriving in Don Mueang.Price includes taxes and charges.From £224, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu flights are currently cheapest in May.
Mar
from £154
Apr
from £119
May
from £101
Jun
from £158
Jul
from £126
Aug
from £112
Sep
from £152
Oct
from £110
Nov
from £117
Dec
from £350
Jan
from £239
Feb
from £224

Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Kota Kinabalu.

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Check out these Kota Kinabalu hotels

Ready to plan your stay? Other travellers rate these Kota Kinabalu hotels for cleanliness, service and location.
The Voyagers Home Borneo Kota Kinabalu
0.34 miles from city centre
£148
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Faloe Hostel
1.40 miles from city centre
£16
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The Cara Boutique Hotel
2.73 miles from city centre
£64
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The Voyagers Home Borneo Kota Kinabalu
0.34 miles from city centre
£148
Per night
Faloe Hostel
1.40 miles from city centre
£16
Per night
The Cara Boutique Hotel
2.73 miles from city centre
£64
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Finding cheap flights from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu is £101. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu. But we found flights with one stop from £101.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu.
The cheapest month to fly from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu Airport on Wednesday, 6 May 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Bangkok and Kota Kinabalu Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kota Kinabalu but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kota Kinabalu is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Kota Kinabalu is Scoot .

Travelling from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI): What you need to know

  • Kota Kinabalu is one hour ahead of Bangkok. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is located in Kota Kinabalu, which operates on the UTC+8 timezone.

  • Your flight from Bangkok to BKI won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as February and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

Airports in Bangkok

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)

  • Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Bangkok to BKI leaving from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:

    • Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

    • Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)

    • Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

  • BKK is around 31 kms (19 miles) from central Bangkok. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport:

  • Of all flights departing from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport, 73% touch down on time at their destination.

Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)

  • Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport and BKI:

    • Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

    • Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)

    • Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

  • DMK is about 24 kms (15 miles) from central Bangkok. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Bangkok to BKI flight? Relax in a hotel near Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport before your break officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:

  • Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time performance of 60%. This figure reflects how often flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on time.

About Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

  • If you have a late flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near BKI:

  • Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around one week ahead of your Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight.

Getting from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to central Kota Kinabalu

  • Kota Kinabalu International Airport is about 8 kms (5 miles) from central Kota Kinabalu. The time it takes to get to the centre by taxi or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

  • £53 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Return flights start from £101. These prices can change based on availability.

  • Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Bangkok to BKI if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.

  • If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu International Airport ticket.

  • You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from Bangkok to BKI.

  • Find a cheap flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu International Airport by using filters. Choose your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

  • Think about the pace you're looking for when picking your flight dates. December is the quietest month to visit Kota Kinabalu. February is when most people book flights from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.

  • Before locking in your Bangkok to BKI plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. May is the warmest month in Kota Kinabalu, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 31ºC.

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu International Airport in February when temperatures are between 23ºC and 29ºC.

More about Kota Kinabalu

  • Start your Kota Kinabalu trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:

  • Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park and Danum Valley Conservation Area (DVCA) are just a couple of the leading attractions to add to your Kota Kinabalu travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Manukan Island.

Explore more of Malaysia

  • You've visited Kota Kinabalu, now it's time to discover more of Malaysia. Travel about 225 kms (140 miles) east to Sandakan to tick off its top attractions. From Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre to Sun Bear Conservation Centre, Sepilok and Sandakan Rainforest Park, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • Tawau is another sought-after destination in Malaysia and is around 274 kms (170 miles) southeast of Kota Kinabalu. No trip is complete without experiencing Hot Springs Tawau, Teck Guan Cocoa Museum and Batu payung.

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