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Only XiamenAir operates flights between Xiamen and Kota Kinabalu.

Flights from Xiamen to Kota Kinabalu usually depart from Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) and arrive at Kota Kinabalu (BKI).

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

• XiamenAir: 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 is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 215–RM 215 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Fuzhou (FOC) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 17% of one-stop connections

Hong Kong Intl (HKG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 49% on the Xiamen to Kota Kinabalu route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at RM 1,370 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at RM 2,655, a difference of RM 1,285. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Earliest: departs at 08:45 and lands at 12:05
• Latest: departs at 08:45 and lands at 12:05.

The flight takes about 3h 20m.

A direct flight from Xiamen to Kota Kinabalu takes 3h 20m, covering 3,348 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 1,012 to RM 3,655. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Xiamen to Kota Kinabalu are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 986, which is 28% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 25m, compared to 11h 02m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) and 17h 29m via Fuzhou (FOC).

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