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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Hong Kong Intl to Kota Kinabalu? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Kota Kinabalu.£121 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Oct, returning Sat, 8 Nov.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Hong Kong Intl on Mon, 27 Oct, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sat, 8 Nov, arriving in Hong Kong Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From £121, select.
AirAsia
Mon, 27 OctHKG - BKI with AirAsia
Direct
AirAsia
Sat, 8 NovBKI - HKG with AirAsia
Direct
from £121
Kota Kinabalu.£121 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Aug, returning Wed, 10 Sep.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Hong Kong Intl on Wed, 27 Aug, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Wed, 10 Sep, arriving in Hong Kong Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From £121, select.
AirAsia
Wed, 27 AugHKG - BKI with AirAsia
Direct
AirAsia
Wed, 10 SepBKI - HKG with AirAsia
Direct
from £121
Kota Kinabalu.£121 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Oct, returning Tue, 28 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Hong Kong Intl on Mon, 27 Oct, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Tue, 28 Oct, arriving in Hong Kong Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From £121, select.
AirAsia
Mon, 27 OctHKG - BKI with AirAsia
Direct
AirAsia
Tue, 28 OctBKI - HKG with AirAsia
Direct
from £121
Kota Kinabalu.£121 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Sep, returning Tue, 9 Sep.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Hong Kong Intl on Wed, 3 Sep, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in Hong Kong Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From £121, select.
AirAsia
Wed, 3 SepHKG - BKI with AirAsia
Direct
AirAsia
Tue, 9 SepBKI - HKG with AirAsia
Direct
from £121
Kota Kinabalu.£121 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Jul, returning Wed, 9 Jul.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Hong Kong Intl on Wed, 2 Jul, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Wed, 9 Jul, arriving in Hong Kong Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From £121, select.
AirAsia
Wed, 2 JulHKG - BKI with AirAsia
Direct
AirAsia
Wed, 9 JulBKI - HKG with AirAsia
Direct
from £121
Kota Kinabalu.£121 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Nov, returning Fri, 14 Nov.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Hong Kong Intl on Tue, 11 Nov, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Fri, 14 Nov, arriving in Hong Kong Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From £121, select.
AirAsia
Tue, 11 NovHKG - BKI with AirAsia
Direct
AirAsia
Fri, 14 NovBKI - HKG with AirAsia
Direct
from £121
Kota Kinabalu.£129 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Sep, returning Thu, 16 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Hong Kong Intl on Thu, 25 Sep, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Thu, 16 Oct, arriving in Hong Kong Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From £129, select.
AirAsia
Thu, 25 SepHKG - BKI with AirAsia
Direct
AirAsia
Thu, 16 OctBKI - HKG with AirAsia
Direct
from £129
Kota Kinabalu.£129 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Jun, returning Fri, 4 Jul.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Hong Kong Intl on Wed, 25 Jun, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Fri, 4 Jul, arriving in Hong Kong Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From £129, select.
AirAsia
Wed, 25 JunHKG - BKI with AirAsia
Direct
AirAsia
Fri, 4 JulBKI - HKG with AirAsia
Direct
from £129
How did we find these deals? The deals you see here are the lowest prices for flight tickets from Hong Kong Intl to Kota Kinabalu found in the last 4 days, and are subject to change and availability.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Hong Kong Intl to Kota Kinabalu

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Hong Kong Intl to Kota Kinabalu flights are currently cheapest in July.
May
from £160
Jun
from £137
Jul
from £121
Aug
from £143
Sep
from £121
Oct
from £121
Nov
from £121
Dec
from £164
Jan
from £142
Feb
from £173
Mar
from £173
Apr
from £164

Direct flights from Hong Kong Intl to Kota Kinabalu

Hong Kong Intl to Kota Kinabalu: Alternative routes

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

Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£121
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time2 hrs, 57 mins
Most popular airlineAirAsia
Average flights per week10

Finding cheap flights from Hong Kong Intl to Kota Kinabalu: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Hong Kong Intl to Kota Kinabalu is £121. 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.
2 hours and 57 minutes is the average flight time from Hong Kong Intl to Kota Kinabalu.
AirAsia flies direct from Hong Kong Intl to Kota Kinabalu.
As of May 2025, there are 10 flights per week flying from Hong Kong Intl to Kota Kinabalu.
The cheapest month to fly from Hong Kong Intl to Kota Kinabalu is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport on Wednesday, 3 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 57 minutes.
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.
Currently, AirAsia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kota Kinabalu.

Flying from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 3 hours.

  • Hong Kong and Kota Kinabalu are in the same timezone, UTC+8.

  • Flights from HKG to BKI start at 13:05 — the earliest with AirAsia. The last service of the day is at 21:10 with AirAsia. Overall, you can take your pick of 18 weekly Hong Kong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flights.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your HKG to BKI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.

  • Flying during a peak time such as April? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Getting to Kota Kinabalu (and then seeing more of Malaysia!) is a snap with AirAsia. This popular carrier has direct flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport.

  • AirAsia is the most frequently booked airline on this route.

  • Among carriers operating HKG to BKI flights, AirAsia leads the way for on-time arrivals.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Hong Kong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between HKG and BKI:

    • Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    • Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

    • Changi International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

  • Currently, £67 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Hong Kong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £121. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Get cheap tickets from HKG to BKI by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.

  • June is the cheapest month for flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from HKG to BKI by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport.

Handy information about Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

  • You'll find HKG at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.

  • Of the flights that depart from Hong Kong International Airport, 73.04% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

  • Hong Kong International Airport is about 20 miles from central Hong Kong. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.

  • Looking for a handy hotel close to HKG? If you're boarding an early flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:

    • Regala Skycity Hotel

    • Regal Airport Hotel

    • Four Points by Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung

Arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

  • Consider booking a hotel near BKI if you're catching a late Hong Kong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:

    • Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

    • The Pacific Sutera Hotel

    • SPOT ON 89858 Rebecca's Homes

  • Grab a Kota Kinabalu International Airport rental car and discover Kota Kinabalu and beyond with your own set of wheels. NH Travel, Green Motion and Keddy By Europcar are popular providers to choose from here.

  • Get the best deal by booking your ride from Kota Kinabalu International Airport around one week ahead of your trip.

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

  • Kota Kinabalu International Airport is approximately 5 miles from the centre of Kota Kinabalu. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.

When to fly to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Kota Kinabalu in February.

  • Before locking in your flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Kota Kinabalu, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from HKG to BKI in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.

Explore more of Malaysia

  • Sandakan is just one of the many places in Malaysia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Kota Kinabalu. Around 140 miles away to the east, its top attractions include Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sandakan Memorial Park and Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC).

  • If you're eager to discover another major destination in Malaysia, head for Tawau, roughly 170 miles south-east of Kota Kinabalu. Teck Guan Cocoa Museum, Tawau Bell Tower (The Belfry) and Masjid Al-Khauthar, Sabindo Tawau, Sabah. Are highlights.

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