Travelling from Brunei International Airport (BWN) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI): what you need to know
Around 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Brunei International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
Kota Kinabalu's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Bandar Seri Begawan.
You can choose from eight weekly Brunei International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flights. The 07:00 departure with Royal Brunei Airlines is the earliest flight available. Royal Brunei Airlines operates the last service of the day at 21:25.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BWN to BKI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Jetting into Kota Kinabalu (and then discovering more of Malaysia!) is easy with Royal Brunei Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Brunei International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Royal Brunei Airlines.
Choose a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Brunei International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Kuala Lumpur International Airport is a top stopover on the BWN to BKI route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brunei International Airport (BWN) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
At the moment, ر.ق. 286 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Brunei International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 347. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BWN to BKI.
The cheapest month for flights from Brunei International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Brunei International Airport (BWN)
72.51% of flights departing from Brunei International Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Bandar Seri Begawan to Brunei International Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near BWN. Whether you're taking an early flight from Brunei International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Brunei International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BKI instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Kota Kinabalu International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from NH Travel, Green Motion or Keddy By Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Kota Kinabalu and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Kota Kinabalu International Airport around one week in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to central Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu International Airport to the centre of Kota Kinabalu has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
When to fly to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Brunei International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Kota Kinabalu. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Brunei International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport for May if you'd like to visit Kota Kinabalu during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 31ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 23ºC and 29ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BWN to BKI around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Kinabalu is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Malaysia you should also see. About 225 kilometres east of Kota Kinabalu, a visit to Sandakan will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sandakan Memorial Park and Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC).
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Malaysia, consider Tawau, roughly 274 kilometres south-east of Kota Kinabalu. Teck Guan Cocoa Museum, Tawau Bell Tower (The Belfry) and Masjid Al-Khauthar, Sabindo Tawau, Sabah. Are key highlights.
