RM 1,127 Find Cheap Flights from Xiamen to Kota Kinabalu – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 08:10 and lands at 11:39
• Latest: departs at 08:45 and lands at 12:14.

The flight takes about 3h 29m.

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

A direct flight from Xiamen to Kota Kinabalu takes 3h 29m, 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.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average RM 972 return via Fuzhou (FOC), compared with RM 2,049 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 216–RM 216 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 Xiamen to Kota Kinabalu flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening 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 1,127 to RM 2,576. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

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

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 49% on flights from Xiamen to Kota Kinabalu. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at RM 1,376 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at RM 2,666, a difference of RM 1,290.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only XiamenAir operates flights between Xiamen and Kota Kinabalu.

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).

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

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