Cheap Flights from Perth to Kota Kinabalu

Airlines that fly from Perth to Kota Kinabalu

There aren't many direct flights from Perth Airport in Perth, Australia to Kota Kinabalu International Airport in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. Malaysia Airlines operates flights on this route once every Sunday only. Connecting flights, on the other hand, are offered by Singapore Airlines, via Singapore.

Terminal Information

International flights depart from Perth Airport's Terminal 1, located on the eastern side of the main runway. This includes flights to Kota Kinabalu via Malaysia Airlines. The terminal has JR/Duty Free shopping, as well as shops of Ripcurl, Sunglass Hut, Australian Made, Purefly Merino, NewsLink, Hub Convenience, and Australian Way. If you want to grab a bite or down a drink while waiting or before getting on your flight, you can order at Macchinetta, HayMarket, NewsLink, Mocopan, or 6000 Acres. There is a public observation deck located on the third floor of Terminal 1, accessible via a lift from the ground floor of the terminal. Alternatively, you can also access the platform using the stairs located outside of Duty Free.

At Kota Kinabalu International Airport, there is a selection of retail and duty-free outlets. Those who arrive hungry can head for the restaurants and cafes. Flights from Perth by Malaysia Airlines arrive at Terminal 1 of the airport. The arrival hall is on the ground floor.

Practical Information

Passengers for international flights are advised to be at Perth Airport three hours prior to the scheduled departure time.

Tourists from Australia are not required to have a visa to visit Malaysia for stays no more than 90 days. All passengers must have a passport valid for at least six months after the scheduled arrival date in Kota Kinabalu, as well as a return ticket.

What to expect in Kota Kinabalu

The local time in Perth, Australia is the same as the local time in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. This means that if it is 2:29 PM on a Monday in Perth, then it is also 2:29 PM on a Monday in Kota Kinabalu at exactly the same time.

Perth has a Mediterranean climate. It is the fourth wettest Australian capital city, with moderate rainfall. However, rainfall is highly seasonal, and Perth is also the sunniest capital in Australia. Clear blue skies can be expected for most of the year. There are four seasons: summer is from December to February, autumn is from March to May, winter is from June to August, and spring is from September to October.

Kota Kinabalu experiences a typical equatorial climate. The temperature is mostly constant, with high humidity and considerable amount of rain. Two monsoons affect the city every year: the Northeast Monsoon comes sometime in April and May, and the Southwest Monsoon arrives sometime in September and October. Two successive inter-monsoons also affect Kota Kinabalu from April to May and from September to October. The driest time is between January and March, and the former is also the coolest. The hottest months are April and May. The highest rainfall tends to occur during the inter-monsoon period in October.

There is vast difference in the cost of living between the two cities. Consumer prices tend to be about 107.48% higher in Perth than in Kota Kinabalu. Rent prices are even higher in Perth, reaching up to 360.99% higher. Basic monthly utilities including electricity, water, and heating can cost you 379.77% more in Perth than in Kota Kinabalu.

This information is correct as of August 2015.