Travelling from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is two hours 30 minutes behind Kota Kinabalu.
To ensure you catch your BKI to MAA flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Chennai Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between BKI and MAA include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Changi International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
At the moment, R 2,163 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 5,843. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BKI to MAA if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Chennai Airport.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from BKI to MAA.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Chennai Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 73.51% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Kota Kinabalu International Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Kota Kinabalu. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Have an early flight from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to BKI:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Pick up a Chennai Airport rental car and explore Chennai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are popular providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Chennai Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Chennai. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Chennai Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Chennai in April.
When booking your flight from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Chennai Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with the temperature ranging from 28ºC (82ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BKI to MAA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Chennai has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of India you'll want to see. Around 290 kilometres west of Chennai, a trip to Bengaluru will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Coimbatore is another favourite destination in India and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No journey is complete without dropping by Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.
