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

• HK Express
• AirAsia

Flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu usually depart from Hong Kong Intl (HKG) and arrive at Kota Kinabalu (BKI).

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

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 Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at RM 949 return and stopover options via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) at RM 929.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 92–RM 405 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.

Connecting flights from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu most commonly pass through:

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 79% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 21% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

On the Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 18%. Saturday is the cheapest day at RM 872 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at RM 1,062 – a RM 191 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 42 minutes.

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%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 13:05 and lands at 16:04
• Latest: departs at 21:30 and lands at 00:29.

The flight takes about 2h 59m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 24% above the route average of RM 954. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu takes 2h 59m, 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.

One-way fares from Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about RM 465.

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 Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 57m, compared to 13h 05m via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

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 Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu range from RM 746 to RM 1,211, with an average of RM 954 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 746 counts as a good deal.