Flying from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 5 minutes.
Kota Kinabalu and Hong Kong are in the UTC+8 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Every week, there are 18 Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flights. To be on board as early as possible, opt for the 09:15 AirAsia flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 17:20 with AirAsia.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your BKI to HKG flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Travelling to Hong Kong (and then seeing more of China!) is easy with AirAsia. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport.
AirAsia is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
AirAsia ranks as the leading on-time carrier for BKI to HKG flights, with 86.6% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BKI and HKG:
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Changi International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
R 1,309 is currently the best price for a one-way Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 2,926. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Book seven months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from BKI to HKG.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
73.51% of flights taking off from Kota Kinabalu International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Kota Kinabalu International Airport from central Kota Kinabalu, it takes around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near BKI. Whether you're taking an early flight from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Reserve a hotel near HKG if you're on a late Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to central Hong Kong
The address for HKG is 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
Hong Kong International Airport to central Hong Kong has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
April is the most popular month for flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Hong Kong in April.
Before locking in your flight from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Hong Kong, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BKI to HKG sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Hong Kong has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of China you'll want to see. About 129 kilometres north-west of Hong Kong, a trip to Guangzhou will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Canton Tower, Yuexiu Park and Chen Clan Ancestral Hall.
Around 27 kilometres north-west of Hong Kong, Shenzhen is another essential stop in China. No visit is complete without checking out Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning.
