Travelling from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 4 hours 5 minutes.
Wuhan and Kota Kinabalu are both in the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
You can choose from seven weekly Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flights. The 00:05 departure with AirAsia is the earliest available. AirAsia operates the last service of the day at 23:45.
Your WUH to BKI flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
AirAsia has direct flights from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Kota Kinabalu — and maybe even more of Malaysia if your schedule allows.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is AirAsia.
AirAsia is the most punctual carrier that offers WUH to BKI flights, with 73.47% of its services landing on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
R 1,901 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 3,873. These prices may change based on demand.
Get cheap tickets from WUH to BKI by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH)
WUH is located at Tianhe St.
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 84.35% of flights that take off from WUH arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Wuhan to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near WUH. Whether you've booked an early flight from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
If you have a late Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near BKI:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Kota Kinabalu International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from NH Travel, Green Motion or Keddy By Europcar to explore Kota Kinabalu and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Kota Kinabalu International Airport about one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
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 reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
August is the busiest month for flights from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Kota Kinabalu in February.
When booking your flight from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Kota Kinabalu, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Search for cheap tickets from WUH to BKI around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malaysia
You've done Kota Kinabalu, now it's time to explore other parts of Malaysia. Journey about 225 kilometres east to Sandakan to check off its must-visit sights. From Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre to Sandakan Memorial Park and Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC), you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Malaysia, head for 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.
