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Flights from Busan to Kota Kinabalu usually depart from Busan Gimhae (PUS) and arrive at Kota Kinabalu (BKI).

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

• Air Busan: 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 Busan to Kota Kinabalu.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average RM 1,238 return via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL), compared with RM 1,325 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 111–RM 407 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Busan and Asiana Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

One-stop flights from Busan to Kota Kinabalu most commonly connect through:

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 46% of one-stop connections
• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) – 32% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) – 7% of one-stop connections

Hong Kong Intl (HKG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 60% on the Busan to Kota Kinabalu route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at RM 1,021 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at RM 2,545, a difference of RM 1,525. 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 Busan to Kota Kinabalu route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 45 minutes.

A direct flight from Busan to Kota Kinabalu takes 0h 00m, covering 5,645 km.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about RM 1,269 to RM 5,243. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Busan to Kota Kinabalu are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about RM 852.

Night 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.

Flying via Incheon Intl (ICN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 59m, compared to 10h 00m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and 10h 25m via Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE).

Kota Kinabalu is 1 hour behind Busan (Malaysia Time vs Korean Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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 Busan to Kota Kinabalu range from RM 1,198 to RM 1,646, with an average of RM 1,345 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 1,198 counts as a good deal.