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Only AirAsia operates flights between Bintulu and Kota Kinabalu.

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

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

• AirAsia: a cabin bag in Economy class class

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

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

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average RM 218 return, compared with RM 657 via a stopover through Kuching (KCH).

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.

Most connecting flights from Bintulu to Kota Kinabalu pass through Kuching (KCH), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 57% on the Bintulu to Kota Kinabalu route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at RM 191 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at RM 443, a difference of RM 252. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 7 minutes.

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 00m.

A direct flight from Bintulu to Kota Kinabalu takes 1h 00m, covering 736 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Bintulu to Kota Kinabalu are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 411, which is 146% above the typical average for this route.

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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

Return flights from Bintulu to Kota Kinabalu range from RM 164 to RM 418, with an average of RM 262 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 164 counts as a good deal.