Flights Kuching - Kota Kinabalu

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Currency and cost comparison

Exchange rate
1.00 EUR = 5.22 MYR
Euro Malaysian Ringgit
1 MYR = 0.2 EUR
Last checked on 04 December 2023
Train
Local, one-way ticket
145%

Trains are 145% more expensive in Kota Kinabalu than in Kuching.

Kuching
0.44€
Kota Kinabalu
1.08€
Meal
Mid-priced restaurant
9%

The average meal is 9% more expensive in Kota Kinabalu than in Kuching.

Kuching
2.15€
Kota Kinabalu
2.35€
Taxi
Standard daytime start rate
151%

Taxis are 151% more expensive in Kota Kinabalu than in Kuching.

Kuching
0.78€
Kota Kinabalu
1.96€
Coffee
Regular cappuccino
14%

Coffee is 14% more expensive in Kota Kinabalu than in Kuching.

Kuching
2.07€
Kota Kinabalu
2.35€
Kuching airports
  • ( Kuching (KCH)
    How far from city centre: 7 kms
Kota Kinabalu airports
  • ( Kota Kinabalu (BKI)
    How far from city centre: 5 kms
K Distance: 803 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu

How is COVID-19 currently affecting flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?
Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to Malaysia. At eDreams have you covered!
For flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu, how can I find the cheapest price?
On eDreams we use machine learning to find the most economical flight between Kuching 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.
Is Kota Kinabalu more expensive than Kuching to visit?
Looking at the price of taxis, a ride in Kota Kinabalu costs an around 1.96 EUR euros, 151% more expensive than Kuching, with a fare of 0.78 EUR euros, while train tickets cost 145% more in Kota Kinabalu: 1.08 EUR euros against 0.44 EUR euros in Kuching. Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 2.35 EUR euros in Kota Kinabalu, 9% more than the 2.15 EUR euros in Kuching. The price of a coffee is approximately 14% more expensive in Kota Kinabalu, with an average of 2.35 EUR euros, while in Kuching the coffee costs 2.07 EUR.
When booking, when is the best time to do so in order to get the best prices for Kuching to Kota Kinabalu flights?
The most popular month for flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu are: December, April and February.
When is the best time to travel from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?
A good period of the year to visit Kota Kinabalu from Kuching really depends on lots of personal preferences, price being one of the main criteria When it comes to popularity, December is the best month to fly to Kota Kinabalu from Kuching, basedd on searches from our customers, followed by May and March. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds January, August and November are the months with fewer searches for the route Kuching -  Kota Kinabalu.
What is the duration of a flight from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?
Flight time, on average, from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu is usually 01:30 hours on average, at an average distance of 804 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
Which airports have flights between Kuching and Kota Kinabalu?
The most common route form Kuching to Kota Kinabalu is: Kuching (KCH) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI). These airlines fly this route:
  • Air Asia.
  • Malindoair.
  • Malaysia Airlines.
What airlines fly from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu?
Airlines that have direct flight routes from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu are:
  • Air Asia.
  • Malaysia Airlines.
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