Travelling from Bali (Denpasar) Airport (DPS) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI): what you need to know
Kota Kinabalu's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Denpasar.
Your DPS to BKI flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bali (Denpasar) Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DPS and BKI:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Handy information about Bali (Denpasar) Airport (DPS)
Of all flights leaving Bali (Denpasar) Airport, 72% arrive on time at their destination.
Bali (Denpasar) Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Denpasar. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near DPS? If you're catching an early flight from Bali (Denpasar) Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)
Book a hotel close to BKI if you're on a late Bali (Denpasar) Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Kota Kinabalu Airport rental car and discover Kota Kinabalu and beyond with your own wheels. NH Travel, Green Motion and Keddy By Europcar are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Kota Kinabalu Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to central Kota Kinabalu
From Kota Kinabalu Airport, Kota Kinabalu is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)
The quietest month for a flight from Bali (Denpasar) Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Kota Kinabalu based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Bali (Denpasar) Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport for May if you want to go to Kota Kinabalu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DPS to BKI sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malaysia
Sandakan is just one of the many places in Malaysia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Kota Kinabalu. Around 225 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sun Bear Conservation Centre, Sepilok and Sandakan Rainforest Park.
Around 274 kilometres south-east of Kota Kinabalu, Tawau is another essential stop in Malaysia. No visit is complete without checking out Hot Springs Tawau, Teck Guan Cocoa Museum and Batu payung.