Travelling from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Singapore Changi Airport.
Kota Kinabalu and Singapore share the same timezone, UTC+8.
Pack your suitcase and choose from 22 weekly Kota Kinabalu Airport to Singapore Changi Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your BKI to SIN flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Singapore Changi Airport, so jetting off to Singapore (and then seeing more parts of Singapore!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with AirAsia on this route.
With a reliable 91.67% of services arriving as scheduled, Scoot is the most punctual carrier for BKI to SIN flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Singapore Changi Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BKI and SIN:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Penang Airport
Kuching Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Currently, 47 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Kota Kinabalu Airport to Singapore Changi Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 133 €. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BKI to SIN if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Singapore Changi Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BKI to SIN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Singapore Changi Airport.
Handy information about Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)
Of all flights leaving Kota Kinabalu Airport, 65% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Kota Kinabalu to Kota Kinabalu Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Singapore Changi Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to BKI:
Arriving at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Reserve a hotel close to SIN if you're on a late Kota Kinabalu Airport to Singapore Changi Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Singapore Changi Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Sixt or Green Motion and explore beyond Singapore's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from Singapore Changi Airport around two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Singapore Changi Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Singapore. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Singapore Changi Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Singapore, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BKI to SIN in January. Temperatures average between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.