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Flight deals from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Seoul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £179. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Seoul.£94 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Jun.One-way flight with Jeju Air.Outbound direct flight with Jeju Air departs from Kota Kinabalu on Thu, 11 Jun, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £94, select.
Seoul.£96 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Apr.One-way flight with Jeju Air.Outbound direct flight with Jeju Air departs from Kota Kinabalu on Thu, 23 Apr, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £96, select.
Seoul.£96 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 May.One-way flight with Jeju Air.Outbound direct flight with Jeju Air departs from Kota Kinabalu on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £96, select.
Seoul.£107 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £107, select.
Seoul.£107 per passenger.Departing Sun, 9 Aug.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sun, 9 Aug, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £107, select.
Seoul.£108 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Jul.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £108, select.
Seoul.£108 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Nov.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £108, select.
Seoul.£108 per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 Jan.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £108, select.
Seoul.£108 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Mar.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Wed, 17 Mar, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £108, select.
Seoul.£112 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £112, select.
Seoul.£116 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Feb.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £116, select.
Seoul.£116 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Dec.One-way flight with Philippines AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Philippines AirAsia, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £116, select.
Seoul.£118 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Feb.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sat, 20 Feb, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £118, select.
Seoul.£118 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Jul.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £118, select.
Seoul.£118 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £118, select.
Seoul.£121 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 Jan.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £121, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Kota Kinabalu to Seoul flights are currently cheapest in June.
Apr
from £96
May
from £96
Jun
from £94
Jul
from £108
Aug
from £107
Sep
from £112
Oct
from £107
Nov
from £108
Dec
from £116
Jan
from £108
Feb
from £116
Mar
from £108

Direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul

Alternative Kota Kinabalu to Seoul routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Gimpo International

11 miles from central Seoul
Closest
from £148
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Incheon International

30 miles from central Seoul
Cheapest
from £94
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Kota Kinabalu to Seoul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£94
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time5 hrs, 19 mins
Most popular airlineJeju Air
Average flights per week26

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

There are 2 airports in Seoul: Gimpo International and Incheon International.
The best price we found for a return flight from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul is £166. 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.
5 hours and 19 minutes is the average flight time from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul.
Jeju Air, AirAsia and Jin Air fly direct from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul.
As of April 2026, there are 26 flights per week flying from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul.
The cheapest month to fly from Kota Kinabalu to Seoul is usually February.
If you're flying from Kota Kinabalu Airport, the cheapest airport near Seoul is Incheon International – which is 29.7 miles away from the centre of Seoul. We've found flights into this airport from £166.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Seoul on Sunday, 21 February 2027.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 19 minutes.
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 Seoul 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 Seoul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 10°C. August is typically the warmest month in Seoul, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -8°C. The rainiest month is July.
Currently, AirAsia and Jeju Air offer the cheapest flight tickets to Seoul.

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

  • Approximately 5 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Seoul.

  • The timezone in Seoul is UTC+9. The city is one hour ahead of Kota Kinabalu, where Kota Kinabalu International Airport is located.

  • The busiest flight route is from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN). You can choose from 17 services between these airports every week.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to board your BKI to Seoul flight.

  • During popular months like February, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.

  • Begin your journey at BKI and travel straight to Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN). That will be your arrival point when searching for Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Seoul tickets.

  • These are some of the most popular carriers operating direct flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Seoul:

  • Think about adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper plane ticket from BKI to Seoul. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these connecting airports:

    • Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)

    • Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)

    • Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

  • BKI is around 8 kms (5 miles) from central Kota Kinabalu. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Seoul? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near BKI:

  • 67% of flights that leave from Kota Kinabalu International Airport reach their destination on schedule.

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

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Seoul flight is £94. The cheapest price for a return flight is £166. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To score cheap flights from BKI to Seoul, reserve your journey one month before your departure date.

  • June is the best month for picking up an amazing deal on Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Seoul tickets. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from BKI to Seoul by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Find an affordable flight from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Seoul with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Airports in Seoul

Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)

  • The distance from Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul is roughly 48 kms (30 miles). It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.

  • If you have a late flight from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Seoul, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near ICN:

  • To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Seoul Incheon International Airport about four weeks ahead of your flight from BKI to Seoul.

Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)

  • Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) is roughly 16 kms (10 miles) from the centre of Seoul. Following your flight from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Seoul, it'll take you around 30 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.

  • If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 35 minutes or so.

  • Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to GMP. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your BKI to Seoul flight:

  • Get the lowest price by securing your ride from GMP one week ahead of time. You'll also have access to a greater selection of vehicles.

Best time to go to Seoul

  • It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Seoul. January is the busiest month to travel to Seoul. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in December.

  • The warmest month in Seoul is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Seoul plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.

  • Look for cheap tickets from BKI to Seoul in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 4ºC on average.

More about Seoul

  • After booking your flight from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Seoul, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Seoul:

  • All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Bukchon Hanok Village, Gyeongbokgung Palace and N Seoul Tower are attractions you won't want to skip in Seoul.

Explore more of South Korea

  • Seoul is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of South Korea waiting to be explored. About 322 kms (200 miles) southeast of Seoul, a visit to Busan will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Gamcheon Culture Village, Haeundae Beach and Beautiful View Busan - Diamond Bridge.

  • Around 241 kms (150 miles) southeast of Seoul, Daegu is another essential stop in South Korea. No visit is complete without checking out Alive Aquarium Daegu, Nature Park and Seonsa Historical Park.

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