Flights from Balikpapan to Kota Kinabalu: Best prices, time to go and all you need to know

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Route details

807 km

Distance

Weather now

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+88°F

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Airports

BKI

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December

2025

Flight prices from Balikpapan to Kota Kinabalu

You can usually book a return flight from Balikpapan to Kota Kinabalu for that amount:

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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

Here are approximate min and max prices for Balikpapan to Kota Kinabalu flight (one-way) at the moment:

We don’t have data for this route yet. Try searching different months by clicking on them below and get a feeling of when it’s best to fly for you.

Is Kota Kinabalu an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from Balikpapan to Kota Kinabalu with other routes:

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Direct flights from Balikpapan to Kota Kinabalu

We could not found any direct flights to Kota Kinabalu, if you are flying from Balikpapan. Perhaps try selecting a different origin or search for direct flights to the whole country (Malaysia).

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Airports in Kota Kinabalu and Balikpapan

Kota Kinabalu has 1 airport and Balikpapan has 1 airport.

Kota Kinabalu

Balikpapan

Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

7 km from Kota Kinabalu city center.

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Taxi

~5 min.

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Bus

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Train

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Shuttle

~5 min.

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Subway

Which airport in Kota Kinabalu is better?

The closest airport to Kota Kinabalu city center is Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) with 7 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a shuttle from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), trip will take 5 min.

Planning a trip from Balikpapan to Kota Kinabalu? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Kota Kinabalu looks currently:

Today, 04 December

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+88°F

Rain

3 m/s

68 %

Fri, 05 December

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+81°F

Rain

3 m/s

81 %

Sat, 06 December

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+82°F

Rain

3 m/s

71 %

Sun, 07 December

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+81°F

Rain

4 m/s

79 %

Mon, 08 December

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+81°F

Rain

5 m/s

72 %

Tue, 09 December

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+81°F

Rain

9 m/s

81 %

Wed, 10 December

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+79°F

Rain

4 m/s

74 %

Thu, 11 December

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+81°F

Rain

2 m/s

70 %

Fri, 12 December

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+81°F

Rain

3 m/s

72 %

Sat, 13 December

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+81°F

Rain

3 m/s

74 %

Sun, 14 December

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+81°F

Rain

2 m/s

72 %

Mon, 15 December

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+82°F

Rain

3 m/s

66 %

Tue, 16 December

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+82°F

Broken clouds

4 m/s

66 %

Wed, 17 December

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+82°F

Broken clouds

3 m/s

68 %

Thu, 18 December

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+82°F

Rain

3 m/s

68 %

Fri, 19 December

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+82°F

Rain

3 m/s

68 %

How expensive is Kota Kinabalu?

Kota Kinabalu prices compared to Balikpapan:

Kota Kinabalu is in average 109% more expensive than Balikpapan. The biggest difference is Bu. The smallest difference is Transport (+6%) and Sports (+8%).

Some Price Examples (vs Balikpapan):

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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

$3.30 vs $3.23

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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

$16.51 vs $28.53

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McMeal at McDonalds

$5.28 vs $5.71

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Cappuccino (regular)

$3.51 vs $3.50

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Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.73 vs $0.85

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Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.41 vs $0.52

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Milk (regular), (1 liter)

$2.02 vs $1.70

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Eggs (regular) (12)

$1.69 vs $2.29

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Local Cheese (1kg)

$29.22 vs $8.56

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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$6.47 vs $4.28

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Banana (1kg)

$1.32 vs $1.90

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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

$21.46 vs $15.46

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Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$2.53 vs $3.33

Kota Kinabalu in average is 109% more expensive

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The biggest difference is Buy, Childcare, Salaries prices.

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FAQ

Flying from Balikpapan to Kota Kinabalu? Here are some useful things to know:

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What airports are in Kota Kinabalu?

Kota Kinabalu is served by 1 airport: Kota Kinabalu International Airport. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport located 7 km away.

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How far is it between Balikpapan and Kota Kinabalu by plane?

Kota Kinabalu is around 807 km away from Balikpapan.

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What is the flight time from Balikpapan to Kota Kinabalu?

Typically it takes from ∞h NaNm to -∞h NaNm to fly from Balikpapan to Kota Kinabalu.

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How good the weather is in Kota Kinabalu?

The coldest month is December with an average temperature of . The hottest month is December with an average temperature of . Right now it is +88°F and Rain in Kota Kinabalu.

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Is there a direct connection between Balikpapan and Kota Kinabalu?

No, there are no direct flights to Kota Kinabalu if you are flying from Balikpapan.

Kota Kinabalu guide

Kota Kinabalu themes

This is what Kota Kinabalu is known for:

Diving

Mountains

Food

Beach

Location

Kota Kinabalu is located in Malaysia, 807 km away from Balikpapan:

Kota Kinabalu time zone

Both Balikpapan and Kota Kinabalu have the same time zone

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18:01

Time in Kota Kinabalu right now

Currency and exchange rate

100 Malaysian Ringgit equals 24.28 United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals 411.9 Malaysian Ringgit.

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RM100 = $24.28

Exchange rate

Visa to Malaysia

No visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is 90 days¹.

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Visa-free

For US citizens

Language in Malaysia

Official language in Malaysia is Malay. People knowledge of English is advanced².

Malay

Official language

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Knowledge of English

Safety

Kota Kinabalu is a relatively safe city. Meanwhile, a moderate level of caution is advised³.

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Relatively safe

Kota Kinabalu pros and cons

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