Flying from Labuan Airport (LBU) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Labuan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 35 minutes.
Labuan and Kota Kinabalu share the same timezone, UTC+8.
Flights from LBU to BKI start from 07:25 — the first with Malaysia Airlines. The last departure is at 19:50 with Malaysia Airlines. Overall, there are 70 weekly Labuan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flights.
Your LBU to BKI flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak month such as April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Malaysia Airlines has direct flights from Labuan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Kota Kinabalu — and maybe even more of Malaysia if time allows.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Malaysia Airlines on this route.
With 74.42% of its services landing on schedule, Malaysia Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating LBU to BKI flights.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Labuan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Many passengers pass through Miri Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Labuan Airport (LBU) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Right now, £28 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Labuan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £60. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from LBU to BKI, book your trip five months ahead of your departure date.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Labuan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from LBU to BKI by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Labuan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Labuan Airport (LBU)
Of all flights departing from Labuan Airport, 72.98% land on time at their destination.
To get to Labuan Airport from central Labuan, it'll take around 5 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 2 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Need a convenient hotel close to LBU? If you're catching an early flight from Labuan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
If you're arriving on a late Labuan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near BKI:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Kota Kinabalu International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from NH Travel, Green Motion or Keddy By Europcar and see more of Kota Kinabalu and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Kota Kinabalu International Airport about one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to central Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu International Airport to the centre of Kota Kinabalu has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 5 miles away.
When to fly to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
The quietest month for a flight from Labuan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Kota Kinabalu based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from Labuan Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Kota Kinabalu, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LBU to BKI in February. Average temperatures are between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Kinabalu has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Malaysia just waiting to be explored. Around 140 miles east of Kota Kinabalu, a visit to Sandakan will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sandakan Memorial Park and Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC).
If there's time to check out another corner of Malaysia, head for Tawau, about 170 miles south-east of Kota Kinabalu. Teck Guan Cocoa Museum, Tawau Bell Tower (The Belfry) and Masjid Al-Khauthar, Sabindo Tawau, Sabah. Are among the biggest draws.
