Travelling from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL): what you need to know
Gold Coast is two hours ahead of Kota Kinabalu and observes the UTC+10 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BKI to OOL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
R 4,322 is the lowest price for a one-way Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 20,761. These fares can change depending on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from BKI to OOL, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Gold Coast Airport.
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Handy information about Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
When it comes to Kota Kinabalu International Airport's on-time performance, 73.51% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Kota Kinabalu to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Taking an early flight from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Gold Coast Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to BKI:
Arriving at Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Reserve a hotel close to OOL if you're taking a late Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Gold Coast Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Gold Coast Airport rental car and explore Gold Coast and beyond with your own wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, ocr and Alpha Car Hire are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Gold Coast Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to central Gold Coast
From Gold Coast Airport, Gold Coast is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Gold Coast Airport. January is the busiest month to visit Gold Coast. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Gold Coast is January, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Gold Coast Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from BKI to OOL in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Brisbane is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Gold Coast. Around 72 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including South Bank Parklands, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Story Bridge.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Australia, head for Toowoomba, about 153 kilometres west of Gold Coast. Queens Park, Picnic Point Lookout and Picnic Point are among the biggest draws.
