Flying from Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Gimhae International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 10 minutes.
Kota Kinabalu is one hour behind Busan and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
Take your pick of three weekly Gimhae International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flights. The 19:00 departure with Air Busan is the earliest flight available. Air Busan operates the last service of the day at 19:00.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your PUS to BKI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Kota Kinabalu (and then seeing more of Malaysia!) is a cinch with Air Busan. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Gimhae International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Air Busan.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Gimhae International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between PUS and BKI:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Incheon International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Gimhae International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight is R 1,835. A return fare is currently R 4,272. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PUS to BKI.
The cheapest month for flights from Gimhae International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from PUS to BKI.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Gimhae International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
Handy information about Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
Of the departures from Gimhae International Airport, 78.19% arrive on time at their destination.
To work out the quickest way to get from central Busan to Gimhae International Airport, use navigation tools like Google Maps. The airport is about 11 kilometres from the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Gimhae International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to PUS:
Arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Gimhae International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BKI instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Kota Kinabalu International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from NH Travel, Green Motion or Keddy By Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Kota Kinabalu and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Kota Kinabalu International Airport around one week before you travel.
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 drive to the centre.
When to fly to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
The quietest month for a flight from Gimhae International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Kota Kinabalu based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from Gimhae International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Kota Kinabalu, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from PUS to BKI in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.
Explore more of Malaysia
Sandakan is just one of the many places in Malaysia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Kota Kinabalu. Around 225 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sandakan Memorial Park and Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC).
Around 274 kilometres south-east of Kota Kinabalu, Tawau is another favourite stop in Malaysia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Teck Guan Cocoa Museum, Tawau Bell Tower (The Belfry) and Masjid Al-Khauthar, Sabindo Tawau, Sabah..
