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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Bintulu to Kota Kinabalu:

• Earliest: departs at 13:35 and lands at 14:35
• Latest: departs at 13:35 and lands at 14:35.

The flight takes about 1h.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Bintulu to Kota Kinabalu.

A direct flight from Bintulu to Kota Kinabalu takes 1h, covering 736 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Bintulu to Kota Kinabalu range from RM 136 to RM 453, with an average of RM 254 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 136 counts as a good deal.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average RM 196 return, compared with RM 660 via a stopover through Kuching (KCH).

AirAsia is the only airline operating Bintulu to Kota Kinabalu flights. 92% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 49–RM 49 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by AirAsia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

One-way fares from Bintulu to Kota Kinabalu are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 444, which is 131% above the typical average for this route.

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around RM 70 for economy cars. Top options include:

• keddy by Europcar
• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• MKAZ
• Suria Car Rental

Flights from Bintulu to Kota Kinabalu usually depart from Bintulu (BTU) and arrive at Kota Kinabalu (BKI).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Bintulu to Kota Kinabalu route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 01m.

Most connecting flights from Bintulu to Kota Kinabalu pass through Kuching (KCH), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 72% on flights from Bintulu to Kota Kinabalu. Friday is the cheapest departure day at RM 147 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at RM 510, a difference of RM 363.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only AirAsia operates flights between Bintulu and Kota Kinabalu.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• AirAsia: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.