Travelling from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI): what you need to know
Kota Kinabalu's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Kota Kinabalu two hours 30 minutes ahead of Coimbatore.
Your CJB to BKI flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
R 1,853 is currently the best price for a one-way Coimbatore International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 3,576. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from CJB to BKI, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when looking for your flight from Coimbatore International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
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Handy information about Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Coimbatore International Airport, 63.88% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Coimbatore International Airport from central Coimbatore, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Coimbatore International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near CJB:
Arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Coimbatore International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BKI instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Kota Kinabalu International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from NH Travel, Green Motion or Keddy By Europcar and see more of Kota Kinabalu and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Kota Kinabalu International Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to central Kota Kinabalu
From Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Kota Kinabalu is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Coimbatore International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Kota Kinabalu. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Coimbatore International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Kota Kinabalu, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CJB to BKI sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Kinabalu has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Malaysia you'll want to see. About 225 kilometres east of Kota Kinabalu, a trip to Sandakan will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sandakan Memorial Park and Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC).
Around 274 kilometres south-east of Kota Kinabalu, Tawau is another essential stop in Malaysia. Start your sightseeing at Teck Guan Cocoa Museum, Tawau Bell Tower (The Belfry) and Masjid Al-Khauthar, Sabindo Tawau, Sabah..
