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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 05:20 and lands at 07:55
• Latest: departs at 23:25 and lands at 02:00.

The flight takes about 2h 35m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport takes 2h 35m, covering 2,621 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.

Return flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport range from RM 359 to RM 604, with an average of RM 445 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 359 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 18% above the route average of RM 445. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at RM 444 return and stopover options via Sibu (SBW) at RM 435.

Batik Air is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Malaysia Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flights are:

• Batik Air: 100% on time
• Malaysia Airlines: 93% on time
• Firefly: 77% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 72% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 15–RM 407 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by AirAsia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flights, with 46% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 27%, Evening flights for 18%, and Night flights for 9%.

One-way fares from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 281, which is 16% above the typical average for this route.

Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (KUL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around RM 44 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Paradise
• Galaxy Asia Car Rental
• SEIYON Rent a Car
• Europcar
• GREEN MOTION

Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport usually depart from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) and arrive at Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

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.

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 Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport route, 28% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 47 minutes.

One-stop flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Sibu (SBW) – 58% of one-stop connections
• Miri (MYY) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl (BWN) – 5% of one-stop connections
• Kuching (KCH) – 5% of one-stop connections

Sibu (SBW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 11% on the Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at RM 432 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at RM 485, a difference of RM 53. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• AirAsia
• Malaysia Airlines
• Batik Air
• Firefly

Flying via Kuching (KCH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 20m, compared to 4h 42m via Tawau (TWU) and 6h 45m via Singapore Changi (SIN).

Some of the most popular sights in Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport are KLCC Park, World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, and Berjaya Times Square. These are among the most viewed places in Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flights:

• Malaysia Airlines: offers free seat selection
• AirAsia: offers free seat selection
• Batik Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

• Malaysia Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Batik Air: 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.

There are two Plaza Premium lounges in Kota Kinabalu Airport, one in the international terminal and one in the domestic terminal. You can pay to access the lounge, regardless of who you’re flying with. Prices start at RM 172 for 2h, and amenities include showers, comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and complimentary food and drink.

There are several ways to get from the airport into central Kuala Lumpur. The KLIA Ekspres train to KL Sentral station is the quickest option (30 min). A one-way ticket costs RM 55. A cheaper method is to take the Express Coach, which departs from the main terminal building. Single tickets cost RM 10 and should get you to central Kuala Lumpur in around 1 hr. Alternatively, a taxi takes around 50 min and costs RM 75.

Depending on your flight, you may arrive at the main terminal (KLIA) or the second terminal (klia2) of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). To transfer between the two terminals, simply take the shuttle bus (10 min). The KLIA stop is outside Door 4 of Level 1, and the klia2 stop is in bay A10 of the Transportation Hub.