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Bangkok Kota Kinabalu
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Thu, 08 Aug DMK - BKI
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£63 £56
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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
12% Trains in Kota Kinabalu are 12% cheaper than in Bangkok.
Bangkok £0.94
Kota Kinabalu £0.83
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
20% The average meal is 20% more expensive in Kota Kinabalu than in Bangkok.
Bangkok £2.15
Kota Kinabalu £2.5
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 6.06 MYR
1 MYR = 0.17 GBP
Last checked on 27 July 2024
Distance: 1187 miles
Bangkok airports
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) How far from city centre: 18 miles
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) How far from city centre: 13 miles
Kota Kinabalu airports
Kota Kinabalu (BKI) How far from city centre: 3 miles

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Prices for tickets from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu may fluctuate while you are in the process of booking. While this isn't a common occurrence, it can happen because Opodo operates as an online travel agency, and ticket prices and availability are ultimately determined by the airlines. Therefore, if the airline adjusts prices or if the available tickets are depleted while you are making your reservation, you will receive confirmation within 48 hours after your ticket purchase.

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu

How long does the flight take to go from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu?
The total flight time between Bangkok and Kota Kinabalu is of around 03:59 hours on average, considering an average distance of 2,393 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu is 56£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Kota Kinabalu expensive to visit compared to Bangkok?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Kota Kinabalu costs an average of 1.33 GBP, 77% more expensive than Bangkok, with a fare of 0.75 GBP, while train tickets costs 12% less in Kota Kinabalu: 0.83 GBP against 0.94 GBP in Bangkok. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 2.50 GBP in Kota Kinabalu, 16% more than the 2.15 GBP in Bangkok. The price of the coffee is around the same price in Kota Kinabalu and Bangkok, with an average of 1.92 GBP.
When is the best time to book a flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu?
The most popular months to book a trip from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu are September, November and July, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu?
The best time of the year to go to Kota Kinabalu when flying from Bangkok depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, August is the top 1º month to fly to Kota Kinabalu from Bangkok in terms of searches from our customer, followed by November and October. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, September and June are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Bangkok - Kota Kinabalu.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Malaysia may apply when travelling from Bangkok. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Kota Kinabalu compared to Bangkok?
While in Bangkok the temperatures can reach an average of 37.39 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 12.0 mm ,Kota Kinabalu's temperatures can go up to 34.57 ºC during the hot season, with 9.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 22.41 ºC in Kota Kinabalu, compared to the 19.12 ºC average degrees reported in Bangkok. During the winter period, Bangkok can register 12.0 mm precipitation, while Kota Kinabalu have an average of 3.0 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Bangkok and Kota Kinabalu?
The main airport route flying between Bangkok and Kota Kinabalu is: Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI). This route is covered by the following airline(s):
  • Thai Airasia.
  • Air Asia.
Airlines with indirect flights from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu are:
Air Asia, stopping in Kuala Lumpur for 90 minutes minimum.
  • Batik Air Malaysia, with 110 minutes scale in Kuala Lumpur.
Flight Duration 3 h and 59 m Flights between Bangkok and Kota Kinabalu take, on average, 3 h and 59 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight £56 Cheapest price for a flight between Bangkok and Kota Kinabalu found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Departing Airport Don Mueang International Airport The airport Don Mueang International Airport is the departure airport operating flights between Bangkok and Kota Kinabalu
Arriving Airport Kota Kinabalu Flights departing Bangkok with Kota Kinabalu as destination arrive at Kota Kinabalu

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