Flights to Kota Kinabalu bring you to one of Malaysia's busiest airports but you can easily escape the crowds. Mount Kinabalu is a 2-hour drive from the modern city of Kota Kinabalu and is known for its beauty and biodiversity. The inaptly-named Low's Summit is reachable without mountain climbing gear and affords a wonderful view from its 4000-metre plus peak.
Water babies also love this relatively isloated part of Malaysia – there are plentiful wrecks to dive due to the area's involvement in World War II, beaches to snorkel and fish to be caught. The 5 islands just offshore that comprise Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park – Manukan, Sapi, Gaya, Sulug and Mamutik – are all accessible by speedboat link from Jesselton Point Jetty.
Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)
Flights to Kota Kinabalu will disembark at Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) is located about 8 kilometres southwest of the city centre. As Malaysia's second busiest airport, Kota Kinabalu is the main gateway into the state of Sabah and into Borneo.
Airport Accommodation: There are a number of hotels located in close proximity to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Book your Kota Kinabalu accommodation.
Airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu
Airlines that offer cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu from Australia include:
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