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

• Earliest: departs at 07:30 and lands at 13:03
• Latest: departs at 19:50 and lands at 01:23.

The flight takes about 5h 33m.

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

A direct flight from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu takes 5h 33m, 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.

Return flights from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu range from RM 938 to RM 1,386, with an average of RM 1,143 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 938 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 3% below the route average of RM 1,143. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average RM 765 return via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL), compared with RM 1,140 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 52–RM 408 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about RM 784 to RM 4,424. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 389, which is 28% 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 Seoul to Kota Kinabalu may depart from several airports in Seoul area, including Seoul Gimpo Intl (GMP) and Incheon Intl (ICN). Flights usually arrive at Kota Kinabalu (BKI).

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

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 41% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 36% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Fuzhou (FOC) – 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at RM 1,074 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at RM 1,237, a difference of RM 163.

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

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

• AirAsia
• Jeju Air
• Jin Air

Flying via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 19m, compared to 13h 01m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and 15h 14m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

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

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

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