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3 airlines operate flights between Kota Kinabalu and Seoul. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• AirAsia
• Jeju Air
• Jin Air

Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul usually depart from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) and may arrive at several airports in Seoul area, including Seoul Gimpo Intl (GMP) and Incheon Intl (ICN).

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

• AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Jeju Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Jin 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.

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

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average RM 675 return via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL), compared with RM 1,114 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 59–RM 405 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Fuzhou (FOC) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 3% of one-stop connections

Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Kota Kinabalu to Seoul route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at RM 1,005 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at RM 1,245, a difference of RM 239. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Night is the busiest departure period on Kota Kinabalu to Seoul flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Seoul are Hongdae Area, Jongno 3(sam)-ga Subway Station (Line 1 & 3 & 5), and Hongik University. These are among the most viewed places in Seoul on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 00:30 and lands at 05:53
• Latest: departs at 22:50 and lands at 04:13.

The flight takes about 5h 23m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 8% below the route average of RM 1,105. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A direct flight from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul takes 5h 23m, covering 5,929 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 738 to RM 4,387. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 564, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 18m, compared to 13h 13m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and 16h 11m via Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl (BWN).

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

Since Seoul is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Incheon Intl Airport (ICN) – daily rates from around RM 49:

· WECAR
· Wheego
· Yesaway
· Alamo
· Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Near Seoul Gimpo Intl Airport (GMP) – daily rates from around RM 47:

· Yesaway
· Hi Rent
· Wheego
· Europcar
· Bella Jeju

Return flights from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul range from RM 891 to RM 1,441, with an average of RM 1,105 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 891 counts as a good deal.