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Flights from Kathmandu to Kota Kinabalu

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Flight Duration16 h and 35 mFlights between Kathmandu and Kota Kinabalu take, on average, 16 h and 35 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Origin airportTribhuvan International AirportWhen flying from Kathmandu to Kota Kinabalu
Destination airportKota Kinabalu International AirportFor the route from Kathmandu to Kota Kinabalu
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Kathmandu to Kota Kinabalu
One-way average Price£324The average price for a flight Kathmandu - Kota Kinabalu at Opodo is £324, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookMarchAccording to real data December is the most popular time to book a flight to Kota Kinabalu when departing from Kathmandu
Distance: 2,514 mi
Kathmandu airports
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)How far from city centre: 2 mi
Kota Kinabalu airports
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)How far from city centre: 3 mi

Book your Kathmandu to Kota Kinabalu flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Kathmandu to Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Flying non-stop from Kathmandu to Kota Kinabalu takes roughly 7 h and 30 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Kathmandu–Kota Kinabalu route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
  • Arrival airport: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

The weather in Kota Kinabalu

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Kota Kinabalu, temperatures average around 32ºC in the warmest months and roughly 23ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 32ºC
  • Lows: down to 23ºC
  • Hottest month: April
  • Coldest month: January
  • Driest month: March
  • Wettest month: October

Tips for cheaper flights from Kathmandu to Kota Kinabalu

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Kathmandu to Kota Kinabalu:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Kota Kinabalu. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Kathmandu to Kota Kinabalu

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Kathmandu to Kota Kinabalu?
When you fly from Kathmandu to Kota Kinabalu the average price is £324. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Kathmandu to Kota Kinabalu at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Kathmandu to Kota Kinabalu. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Kathmandu to Kota Kinabalu?
The most popular months to book a flight from Kathmandu to Kota Kinabalu are December, September and October, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Kathmandu to Kota Kinabalu?
The best time of the year to go to Kota Kinabalu when flying from Kathmandu depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, April is the top 1º month to fly to Kota Kinabalu from Kathmandu in terms of searches from our customer, followed by November and September. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, December, May and July are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Kathmandu - Kota Kinabalu.
How long does the flight take to go from Kathmandu to Kota Kinabalu?
The total flight time between Kathmandu and Kota Kinabalu is of around 16 h and 35 m on average, considering an average distance of 2,513.83 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Kota Kinabalu compared to Kathmandu?
While in Kathmandu temperatures can reach an average of 23º ºC in summer, Kota Kinabalu can experience temperatures up to 28º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 27º ºC in Kota Kinabalu, compared to the 11º ºC average in Kathmandu.

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