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

• Earliest: departs at 13:15 and lands at 16:18
• Latest: departs at 21:30 and lands at 00:33.

The flight takes about 3h 03m.

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

A direct flight from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu takes 3h 03m, covering 2,952 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.

Return flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu range from RM 796 to RM 1,246, with an average of RM 981 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 796 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 16% above the RM 981 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at RM 974 return and stopover options via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) at RM 978.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 94–RM 408 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 HK Express and AirAsia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320 (sharklets) variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 397, which is 21% below 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 Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu usually depart from Hong Kong Intl (HKG) and arrive at Kota Kinabalu (BKI).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 44m.

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

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 72% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl (BWN) – 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at RM 866 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at RM 1,111, a difference of RM 245.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between Hong Kong and Kota Kinabalu. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• HK Express
• AirAsia

Flying via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 50m, compared to 11h 02m via Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl (BWN) and 13h 05m via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

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

• HK Express: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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