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Kota Kinabalu.$203 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Jul, returning Fri, 11 Jul.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Phuket on Fri, 4 Jul, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Fri, 11 Jul, arriving in Phuket.Price includes taxes and charges.From $203, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$206 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Jul, returning Thu, 7 Aug.Return flight with Scoot and Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Phuket on Wed, 23 Jul, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Thu, 7 Aug, arriving in Phuket.Price includes taxes and charges.From $206, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$385 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Dec, returning Tue, 16 Dec.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Phuket on Wed, 10 Dec, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Tue, 16 Dec, arriving in Phuket.Price includes taxes and charges.From $385, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$385 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Nov, returning Mon, 17 Nov.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Phuket on Mon, 10 Nov, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Mon, 17 Nov, arriving in Phuket.Price includes taxes and charges.From $385, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$444 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Feb, returning Thu, 5 Mar.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Phuket on Sat, 21 Feb, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Thu, 5 Mar, arriving in Phuket.Price includes taxes and charges.From $444, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$445 per passenger.Departing Sat, 11 Oct, returning Sat, 18 Oct.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Phuket on Sat, 11 Oct, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sat, 18 Oct, arriving in Phuket.Price includes taxes and charges.From $445, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$573 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Feb, returning Mon, 23 Feb.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Phuket on Mon, 16 Feb, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Mon, 23 Feb, arriving in Phuket.Price includes taxes and charges.From $573, select.
Kota Kinabalu.$685 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 May, returning Mon, 2 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar Asia and Firefly.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar Asia, departs from Phuket on Wed, 28 May, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Firefly, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Mon, 2 Jun, arriving in Phuket.Price includes taxes and charges.From $685, select.

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Phuket to Kota Kinabalu: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Phuket to Kota Kinabalu below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Kota Kinabalu.

Phuket to Kota Kinabalu: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$203
Cheapest month to flyJuly

Finding cheap flights from Phuket to Kota Kinabalu: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Phuket to Kota Kinabalu is $203. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Phuket to Kota Kinabalu. But we found flights with one or more stops from $203.
As of May 2025, there are no flights flying from Phuket to Kota Kinabalu.
The cheapest month to fly from Phuket to Kota Kinabalu is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Phuket Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport on Friday, 4 July 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Phuket Airport and Kota Kinabalu Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kota Kinabalu but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kota Kinabalu is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Scoot offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kota Kinabalu.

Travelling from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI): what you need to know

  • Kota Kinabalu is one hour ahead of Phuket and is in the UTC+8 timezone.

  • Leave plenty of time to catch your HKT to BKI flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Flying during a peak month like February? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Phuket International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between HKT and BKI:

    • Penang International Airport

    • Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    • Changi International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Phuket International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight is $101. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $203. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • It's usually smart to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from HKT to BKI. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.

  • Finding cheap flights from Phuket International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across every month and snap up a great deal.

  • You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from HKT to BKI.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Phuket International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport.

Handy information about Phuket International Airport (HKT)

  • When it comes to Phuket International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 65.93% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.

  • To get to Phuket International Airport from central Phuket, it takes around 50 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes when using public transport.

  • Taking an early flight from Phuket International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near HKT:

Arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

  • If you're getting in on a late Phuket International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near BKI:

  • Begin 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 ride from Kota Kinabalu International Airport about one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.

Getting from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to central Kota Kinabalu

  • Kota Kinabalu International Airport to central 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 pick your dates for your flight from Phuket International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Kota Kinabalu. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.

  • Book your flight from Phuket International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport for May if you'd like to go to Kota Kinabalu during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from HKT to BKI in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.

Explore more of Malaysia

  • Kota Kinabalu is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Malaysia you'll want to see. About 225 kilometres east of Kota Kinabalu, a visit to Sandakan will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sandakan Memorial Park and Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC).

  • Around 274 kilometres south-east of Kota Kinabalu, Tawau is another favourite stop in Malaysia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Teck Guan Cocoa Museum, Tawau Bell Tower (The Belfry) and Masjid Al-Khauthar, Sabindo Tawau, Sabah..

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