Flying from Miri Airport (MYY) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI): what you need to know
Around 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Miri Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport.
Miri and Kota Kinabalu are both in the UTC+8 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Flights from MYY to BKI start from 08:20 — the earliest with AirAsia. The latest departure is at 22:50 with AirAsia. Overall, there are 24 weekly Miri Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport flights.
Your MYY to BKI flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like December, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
AirAsia has direct flights from Miri Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Kota Kinabalu — and maybe even more of Malaysia if time allows.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is AirAsia.
AirAsia is the most punctual carrier that operates MYY to BKI flights, with 67.79% of its services arriving as planned.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Miri Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport. These are the top stopovers between MYY and BKI:
Kuching Airport
Labuan Airport
Mulu Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Miri Airport (MYY) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)
R 404 is the best price for a one-way Miri Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport flight. Return flights start from R 794. These fares can change depending on demand.
To secure cheap tickets from MYY to BKI, book your trip three months ahead of your departure.
Organise your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Miri Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MYY to BKI by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Miri Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Miri Airport (MYY)
Of the flights that depart from Miri Airport, 60% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Miri Airport from central Miri, it takes about 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Miri Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near MYY:
Arriving at Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)
Reserve a hotel near BKI if you're taking a late Miri Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Kota Kinabalu Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from NH Travel, Green Motion or Keddy By Europcar and explore beyond Kota Kinabalu's main sights.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Kota Kinabalu Airport around one week before your travel date.
When to fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)
August is the most popular month for flights from Miri Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Kota Kinabalu in March.
Book your flight from Miri Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport for May if you want to go to Kota Kinabalu during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MYY to BKI in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Kinabalu has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Malaysia just waiting to be discovered. About 225 kilometres east of Kota Kinabalu, a visit to Sandakan will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sun Bear Conservation Centre, Sepilok and Sandakan Rainforest Park.
Around 274 kilometres south-east of Kota Kinabalu, Tawau is another favourite stop in Malaysia. No visit is complete without checking out Hot Springs Tawau, Teck Guan Cocoa Museum and Batu payung.
