Which airports can I use when flying from Amsterdam to Kota Kinabalu?

Flights from Amsterdam to Kota Kinabalu usually depart from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and arrive at Kota Kinabalu (BKI).

Which airports do connecting flights from Amsterdam to Kota Kinabalu pass through?

One-stop flights from Amsterdam to Kota Kinabalu most commonly connect through: • Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 89% of one-stop connections • Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 9% of one-stop connections • Singapore Changi (SIN) – 3% of one-stop connections Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Amsterdam to Kota Kinabalu?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 32% on the Amsterdam to Kota Kinabalu route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at RM 2,961 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at RM 4,342, a difference of RM 1,381. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from Amsterdam to Kota Kinabalu?

A direct flight from Amsterdam to Kota Kinabalu takes 0h 00m, covering 17,523 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Amsterdam to Kota Kinabalu?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Amsterdam to Kota Kinabalu changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about RM 3,164 to RM 9,422. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Amsterdam to Kota Kinabalu?

Flying via Singapore Changi (SIN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 17h 27m, compared to 21h 53m via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) and 22h 09m via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

What is the time difference between Amsterdam and Kota Kinabalu?

Kota Kinabalu is 6 hours ahead of Amsterdam (Malaysia Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)?

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around RM 63 for economy cars. Top options include: • keddy by Europcar • GREEN MOTION • Europcar • KK Rent A Car • Hertz

How much should I expect to pay for a Amsterdam to Kota Kinabalu flight?

Return flights from Amsterdam to Kota Kinabalu range from RM 2,961 to RM 4,413, with an average of RM 3,980 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 2,961 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Amsterdam to Kota Kinabalu?

Etihad Airways (RM 3,164) and China Southern (RM 3,228) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Amsterdam to Kota Kinabalu according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Amsterdam to Kota Kinabalu?

Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) is the most popular stopover for the Amsterdam to Kota Kinabalu route. 89% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via CAN.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Amsterdam to Kota Kinabalu?

Flights via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of RM 3,559. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Amsterdam to Kota Kinabalu, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Singapore Changi (SIN) had the shortest average connection time for Amsterdam to Kota Kinabalu stopovers at 595 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Wed, 28 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov

21:20 - 22:15AMS Amsterdam Schiphol-BKI Kota Kinabalu

41h 55m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl

08:05 - 18:30BKI Kota Kinabalu-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol

41h 25m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

RM 3,164Etihad Airways

Fri, 30 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov

21:40 - 18:00AMS Amsterdam Schiphol-BKI Kota Kinabalu

37h 20m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

19:05 - 19:15BKI Kota Kinabalu-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol

31h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

RM 3,228China Southern

Fri, 13 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov

21:20 - 22:15AMS Amsterdam Schiphol-BKI Kota Kinabalu

41h 55m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl

08:05 - 18:30BKI Kota Kinabalu-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol

41h 25m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

RM 3,245Etihad Airways

Fri, 13 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov

21:40 - 18:00AMS Amsterdam Schiphol-BKI Kota Kinabalu

37h 20m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

19:05 - 19:15BKI Kota Kinabalu-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol

31h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

RM 3,257China Southern

Fri, 30 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

21:40 - 18:00AMS Amsterdam Schiphol-BKI Kota Kinabalu

37h 20m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

00:30 - 18:35BKI Kota Kinabalu-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol

25h 05m2 stops Chongqing Jiangbei Intl Beijing Daxing Intl

RM 3,265China Southern

Fri, 30 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov

21:20 - 10:00AMS Amsterdam Schiphol-BKI Kota Kinabalu

29h 40m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl

08:05 - 18:30BKI Kota Kinabalu-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol

41h 25m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

RM 3,289Etihad Airways

Thu, 12 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

21:40 - 18:00AMS Amsterdam Schiphol-BKI Kota Kinabalu

37h 20m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

19:05 - 18:35BKI Kota Kinabalu-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol

30h 30m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

RM 3,305China Southern

Wed, 28 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

21:40 - 18:00AMS Amsterdam Schiphol-BKI Kota Kinabalu

37h 20m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

00:30 - 18:35BKI Kota Kinabalu-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol

25h 05m2 stops Chongqing Jiangbei Intl Beijing Daxing Intl

RM 3,338China Southern

Thu, 12 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

14:30 - 22:15AMS Amsterdam Schiphol-BKI Kota Kinabalu

24h 45m2 stops Istanbul Kuala Lumpur Intl

11:00 - 20:55BKI Kota Kinabalu-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol

40h 55m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Istanbul

RM 3,407Turkish Airlines

Thu, 12 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

14:30 - 22:15AMS Amsterdam Schiphol-BKI Kota Kinabalu

48h 45m2 stops Istanbul Kuala Lumpur Intl

11:00 - 13:05BKI Kota Kinabalu-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol

57h 05m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Istanbul

RM 3,423Turkish Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Amsterdam to Kota Kinabalu

Sun, 20 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

13:20 - 18:20AMS Amsterdam Schiphol-BKI Kota Kinabalu

23h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

19:20 - 08:00BKI Kota Kinabalu-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol

18h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

RM 3,062China Southern

Sun, 20 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

13:20 - 18:20AMS Amsterdam Schiphol-BKI Kota Kinabalu

23h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

19:20 - 08:00BKI Kota Kinabalu-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol

18h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

RM 3,066China Southern

Sun, 20 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

13:20 - 18:20AMS Amsterdam Schiphol-BKI Kota Kinabalu

23h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

19:20 - 08:00BKI Kota Kinabalu-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol

18h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

RM 3,071China Southern

Sun, 20 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep

13:20 - 18:20AMS Amsterdam Schiphol-BKI Kota Kinabalu

23h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

01:45 - 18:40BKI Kota Kinabalu-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol

22h 55m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Beijing Daxing Intl

RM 3,638China Southern

Sun, 20 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

13:20 - 18:20AMS Amsterdam Schiphol-BKI Kota Kinabalu

23h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

19:20 - 18:40BKI Kota Kinabalu-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol

29h 20m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Beijing Daxing Intl

RM 3,658China Southern

Sun, 20 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

13:20 - 02:35AMS Amsterdam Schiphol-BKI Kota Kinabalu

31h 15m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Shanghai Pu Dong

22:30 - 18:40BKI Kota Kinabalu-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol

26h 10m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Beijing Daxing Intl

RM 3,715Multiple Airlines

Sun, 20 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

13:20 - 01:20AMS Amsterdam Schiphol-BKI Kota Kinabalu

30h 00m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

11:00 - 19:10BKI Kota Kinabalu-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol

38h 10m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

RM 3,727Multiple Airlines

Sun, 20 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

21:40 - 12:05AMS Amsterdam Schiphol-BKI Kota Kinabalu

32h 25m3 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Fuzhou

22:30 - 18:40BKI Kota Kinabalu-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol

26h 10m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Beijing Daxing Intl

RM 3,751Multiple Airlines

Sun, 20 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

13:20 - 00:40AMS Amsterdam Schiphol-BKI Kota Kinabalu

29h 20m3 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Ho Chi Minh City Kuala Lumpur Intl

11:00 - 19:10BKI Kota Kinabalu-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol

38h 10m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

RM 3,783Multiple Airlines

Sun, 20 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

16:15 - 22:15AMS Amsterdam Schiphol-BKI Kota Kinabalu

24h 00m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl

16:50 - 18:35BKI Kota Kinabalu-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol

31h 45m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Muscat Seeb

RM 3,836Multiple Airlines

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How much is a return flight from Amsterdam to Kota Kinabalu?

Return flights from Amsterdam to Kota Kinabalu start at RM 3,164. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from RM 2,961 to RM 4,413. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was RM 3,164 on Etihad Airways.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Amsterdam to Kota Kinabalu?

Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Amsterdam to Kota Kinabalu and is 26% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 9% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Low season	October
High season	July

Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.

When to book flights from Amsterdam to Kota Kinabalu

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Which airports can I use when flying from Amsterdam to Kota Kinabalu?
Flights from Amsterdam to Kota Kinabalu usually depart from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and arrive at Kota Kinabalu (BKI).
Which airports do connecting flights from Amsterdam to Kota Kinabalu pass through?
One-stop flights from Amsterdam to Kota Kinabalu most commonly connect through:

• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 89% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 3% of one-stop connections

Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Amsterdam to Kota Kinabalu?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 32% on the Amsterdam to Kota Kinabalu route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at RM 2,961 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at RM 4,342, a difference of RM 1,381. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How long is a flight from Amsterdam to Kota Kinabalu?
A direct flight from Amsterdam to Kota Kinabalu takes 0h 00m, covering 17,523 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Amsterdam to Kota Kinabalu?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
Have flight prices from Amsterdam to Kota Kinabalu changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about RM 3,164 to RM 9,422. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Amsterdam to Kota Kinabalu?
Flying via Singapore Changi (SIN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 17h 27m, compared to 21h 53m via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) and 22h 09m via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).
What is the time difference between Amsterdam and Kota Kinabalu?
Kota Kinabalu is 6 hours ahead of Amsterdam (Malaysia Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
Which car hire options are available at Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)?
Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around RM 63 for economy cars. Top options include:
• keddy by Europcar
• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• KK Rent A Car
• Hertz
How much should I expect to pay for a Amsterdam to Kota Kinabalu flight?
Return flights from Amsterdam to Kota Kinabalu range from RM 2,961 to RM 4,413, with an average of RM 3,980 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 2,961 counts as a good deal.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Friday flights average RM 2,961 – about RM 1,381 less than Saturday (32% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Amsterdam to Kota Kinabalu trip for September. Fares historically average RM 2,345 return in that month – typically RM 5,521 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Kota Kinabalu Airport.
- Lintas Platinum Hotel
- Goldenhill Hotel
- Megah D'Aru Hotel

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