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What is the cheapest month to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

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What airport is best to fly into Kota Kinabalu?

When you’re planning your trip to Kota Kinabalu, convenience is the name of the game. Luckily, Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport is nearby so you can deplane and get going on checking off everything on your Kota Kinabalu must-do list.

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Kota Kinabalu Flight Information
Destination airport
Kota Kinabalu Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
BKI
Roundtrip price
$112

Last Minute Hotel Deals in Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
No. 20, Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is $260 per night from Jan 13 to Jan 14
$260
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2025
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"Just excellent. Also, great for those who bring their children."

Reviewed on Dec 17, 2024

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Sinsuran, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is $100 per night from Jan 15 to Jan 16
$100
includes taxes & fees
Jan 15 - Jan 16, 2025
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Staff were super friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on Nov 24, 2024

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is $80 per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
$80
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2025
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2024

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
No. 1 Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is $66 per night from Jan 13 to Jan 14
$66
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2025
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (149 reviews)
"Only overnight stay to catch a flight. Hotel stay generally pleasant. Breakfast provided. Only drawback is the hotel is located on the wrong side of the city on a very busy road."

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2024

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
NO. 18 JALAN HAJI SAMAN, Kota Kinabalu
The price is $132 per night from Jan 6 to Jan 7
$132
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2025
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (157 reviews)
2 nights stay in KK
"Conveniently located opposite Suria Sabah. Staff were friendly. Room was clean and comfortable."

Reviewed on Nov 14, 2024

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is $84 per night from Jan 12 to Jan 13
$84
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2025
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (910 reviews)
"Mist thing is good, vut food is not many kind."

Reviewed on Dec 17, 2024

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5 out of 5
Lot G-23A, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is $119 per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
$119
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2025
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (564 reviews)
"Probably one of the best located hotels in the centre of KK. Perfect views from the rear of the hotel. Good facilities but some of the furniture was a bit worn. Car parking was good but in a disused part of the complex."

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2024

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites
The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites
4 out of 5
Aru Suites, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is $93 per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
$93
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2025
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (20 reviews)
Great layover stay
"Huge room with great views of the airport and the sea. The pool is great however does lack a bit of seating/pool loungers (there is a 4 or 5 seats max). But its greay seeing the planes land from the edge of the pool. Staff really friendly - they do charge you a refunable deposit when you check in ..."

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2024

The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Top Hotels With Free Airport Shuttle

C'haya Hotel
C'haya Hotel
3.5 out of 5
No.7 Jalan Tanjung Aru, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is $60 per night from Jan 1 to Jan 2
$60
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2025
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall ...
7.8/10 Good! (221 reviews)
"Staff unhelpful - no luggage help for older couple. Cafe closed on arrival; we were given the impression that it was closed permanently but we were surprised to find it open when checking-out without breakfast! Corridors smelt musty."

Reviewed on Nov 25, 2023

C'haya Hotel
Casuarina Hotel
Casuarina Hotel
3 out of 5
Lorong Ikan Lais, Jalan Mat Salleh, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Tanjung Aru ...
6.4/10 (73 reviews)
Free shuttle to airport
"Newish hotel with restaurant but not much nearby apart from the beach. The restaurant offered little choice for dinner but breakfast was eggs, baked beans and toast. The shower was good but there could have been more storage space in the bathroom. There was a balcony but it was of little use. The ..."

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2019

Casuarina Hotel
Eminent Hotel
Eminent Hotel
2.5 out of 5
Lot 31, Ground Floor, Block D, Kepayan, Point, Jalan Pintas Penampang, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is $40 per night from Jan 1 to Jan 2
$40
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2025
Stay at this hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Petagas War ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (252 reviews)
"Very convenient, near airport. Good for short stopover. Like it."

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2024

Eminent Hotel
Goldenhill Hotel
Goldenhill Hotel
2.5 out of 5
Lot 10, Pekan Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and ...
6.8/10 (75 reviews)
Nice place
"Good stay"

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2017

Goldenhill Hotel
Megah D'Aru Hotel
Megah D'Aru Hotel
3 out of 5
No. 2, Jalan Kinabalu, Tanjung Aru Township, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
6.8/10 (92 reviews)
"Likes -Quaint. Clean. Dislikes - Smell. Old. Breakfast is very basic. They do try hard."

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2020

Megah D'Aru Hotel
Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
4 out of 5
One Place Mall, Lorong Putat 3, Putatan, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is $63 per night from Jan 1 to Jan 2
$63
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2025
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall ...
8/10 Very Good! (162 reviews)
"I stayed here for one night as I was transiting through Kota Kinabalu. The hotel kindly offer a free airport pick-up. Lovely staff, clean room, and good quality gym and pool facilities. The breakfast was pleasant."

Reviewed on Oct 31, 2024

Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.