Travelling from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Incheon International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport is 5 hours 20 minutes.
Kota Kinabalu's timezone is UTC+8, making Kota Kinabalu one hour behind Seoul.
There are 20 Incheon International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport flights each week.
To ensure you catch your ICN to BKI flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
A good range of airlines offer direct flights from Incheon International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport. Travel nonstop to Kota Kinabalu with one of these carriers and get to know this amazing part of Malaysia:
AirAsia is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
AirAsia stands out as the most punctual carrier for ICN to BKI flights, with 88.33% of services landing as scheduled.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Incheon International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ICN and BKI:
Guangzhou Airport
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
Handy information about Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Of all flights leaving Incheon International Airport, 74% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Seoul to Incheon International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to ICN? If you're catching an early flight from Incheon International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)
If you're landing on a late Incheon International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near BKI:
Pick up a Kota Kinabalu Airport rental car and discover Kota Kinabalu and beyond with your own wheels. NH Travel, Green Motion and Keddy By Europcar are well-known companies you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Kota Kinabalu Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Incheon International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Kota Kinabalu. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Incheon International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport for May if you'd like to go to Kota Kinabalu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ICN to BKI sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malaysia
You've visited Kota Kinabalu, now it's time to explore other parts of Malaysia. Journey around 225 kilometres east to Sandakan to check off its top sights. From Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre to Sun Bear Conservation Centre, Sepilok and Sandakan Rainforest Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 274 kilometres south-east of Kota Kinabalu, Tawau is another favourite stop in Malaysia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Hot Springs Tawau, Teck Guan Cocoa Museum and Batu payung.