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Flights from Chiang Mai to Kota Kinabalu

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Distance: 2,337 km
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Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)How far from city centre: 1 km
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Book your flight from Chiang Mai to Kota Kinabalu

Find direct and indirect flights from Chiang Mai to Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) with eDreams. Once you have your results, sort them by schedule or price and book the option that best suits your plans.

Airports and airlines connecting Chiang Mai and Kota Kinabalu

Knowing where you set off from and where you arrive helps you organise your journey better. Consider the available airports and compare the different airlines operating on this route.

  • Departure airport: Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)

Weather in Kota Kinabalu

The best time to visit may depend on your preferred climate. In Kota Kinabalu, the average temperature floats around 32ºC in the warmest months and 23ºC in the coldest ones. Keep this in mind when packing and planning any outdoor activities.

  • Highs: up to 32ºC
  • Lows: down to 23ºC
  • Hottest month: April
  • Coldest month: January
  • Driest month: March
  • Wettest month: October

How to save when flying from Chiang Mai to Kota Kinabalu

A few tips for finding cheaper flights from Chiang Mai to Kota Kinabalu:

  • Flexible dates: compare fares for two or three different departure days. Leaving a day earlier or later can make a noticeable difference to the price.
  • Baggage allowance: check what each fare includes before you book, so you aren't caught out by extra charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: confirm which airports you depart from and land at, especially if the city has more than one. This will help you plan your transfer and work out the total cost of getting around.

Looking for a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine both in one booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Kota Kinabalu. You can also save on a hire car by including it with your booking.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Chiang Mai to Kota Kinabalu

On average, what is the price of a Chiang Mai to Kota Kinabalu flight?
When flying from Chiang Mai to Kota Kinabalu the average price will be €211. However, this price is dependant on several other factors like seasonality or the time in advance taken when booking the route.
For flights from Chiang Mai to Kota Kinabalu, how can I find the cheapest price?
On eDreams we use machine learning to find the most economical flight between Chiang Mai and Kota Kinabalu. By taking into account the combinations of airlines, stopovers, direct flights as well as the various criteria for the journeys, our search engine allows us to offer our customers the best price under the best conditions.
When booking, when is the best time to do so in order to get the best prices for Chiang Mai to Kota Kinabalu flights?
The most popular month for flights from Chiang Mai to Kota Kinabalu are: November, January and May.
When is the best time to travel from Chiang Mai to Kota Kinabalu?
A good period of the year to visit Kota Kinabalu from Chiang Mai really depends on lots of personal preferences, price being one of the main criteria When it comes to popularity, November is the best month to fly to Kota Kinabalu from Chiang Mai, basedd on searches from our customers, followed by March and December. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds January, June and September are the months with fewer searches for the route Chiang Mai -  Kota Kinabalu.
What is the duration of a flight from Chiang Mai to Kota Kinabalu?
Flight time, on average, from Chiang Mai to Kota Kinabalu is usually 4 h and 50 m on average, at an average distance of 2,337.23 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
What is the weather like in Kota Kinabalu compared to Chiang Mai?
The average temperature in Chiang Mai is 28º degrees in summer. Kota Kinabalu reaches 28º during the hot season. In winter, however, temperatures are around 27º degrees in Kota Kinabalu, compared to the 23º average degrees in Chiang Mai.

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