Find cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu

For those who are being dropped off at the airport, you can use the Long-Term Car Park for free (up to 30 minutes) to set down, and from there you can take one of the regularly-running shuttle buses to the main terminal. If you’re driving to the airport and want to leave your car there for the duration of your trip, the car park costs RM 32 per day approx.

From the airport, you can take either a taxi or a bus to Kota Kinabalu. Taxis operate on a coupon system so you don’t have to worry about the meter during your trip. You can purchase a coupon at the desk on Level 1 for a set price of RM 30 approx. Alternatively, you can take the bus, with a one-way ticket costing RM 5 approx.

There are two Plaza Premium Lounges that you can access for a fee. The one for domestic flights is located in the domestic terminal near gate A10. Inside, you’ll find plenty of comfortable seating, good Wi-Fi, and complimentary food and drink. Shower facilities are also available. Prices start at RM 160 approx. for 2hr.

The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu flight route.

oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

There are direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu on a daily basis.

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