Flying from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI): what you need to know
Kota Kinabalu is two hours behind Brisbane and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BNE to BKI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Brisbane Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between BNE and BKI:
Changi International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Incheon International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
R 4,678 is currently the best price for a one-way Brisbane Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 9,554. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from BNE to BKI, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Brisbane Airport (BNE)
66.16% of flights departing from Brisbane Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Brisbane to Brisbane Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Brisbane Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to BNE:
Arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
If you're landing on a late Brisbane Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near BKI:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Kota Kinabalu International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from NH Travel, Green Motion or Keddy By Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Kota Kinabalu and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Kota Kinabalu International Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to central Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres 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 busiest month for flights from Brisbane Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Kota Kinabalu in February.
Lock in your flight from Brisbane Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport for May if you want to go to Kota Kinabalu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BNE to BKI in February. Average temperatures are between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Kinabalu has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Malaysia just waiting to be discovered. Around 225 kilometres east of Kota Kinabalu, a visit to Sandakan will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sandakan Memorial Park and Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC).
If there's time to check out another side of Malaysia, consider Tawau, roughly 274 kilometres south-east of Kota Kinabalu. Teck Guan Cocoa Museum, Tawau Bell Tower (The Belfry) and Masjid Al-Khauthar, Sabindo Tawau, Sabah. Are key reasons to visit.
