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Flight deals from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 203 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Kota Kinabalu.203 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 5 Jul, returning Thu, 9 Jul.Return flight with Jeju Air.Outbound direct flight with Jeju Air departs from Incheon International on Sun, 5 Jul, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with Jeju Air departs from Kota Kinabalu on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 203 €, select.
Kota Kinabalu.206 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Jun, returning Thu, 18 Jun.Return flight with AirAsia and Jin Air.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Incheon International on Fri, 12 Jun, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with Jin Air departs from Kota Kinabalu on Thu, 18 Jun, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 206 €, select.
Kota Kinabalu.208 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug, returning Tue, 25 Aug.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Incheon International on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 208 €, select.
Kota Kinabalu.213 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Oct, returning Tue, 27 Oct.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Incheon International on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 213 €, select.
Kota Kinabalu.214 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Tue, 27 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Incheon International on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 214 €, select.
Kota Kinabalu.214 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Incheon International on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 214 €, select.
Kota Kinabalu.218 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Jun, returning Thu, 2 Jul.Return flight with Jeju Air.Outbound direct flight with Jeju Air departs from Incheon International on Sun, 28 Jun, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with Jeju Air departs from Kota Kinabalu on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 218 €, select.
Kota Kinabalu.220 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Jan, returning Fri, 29 Jan.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Incheon International on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 220 €, select.
Kota Kinabalu.221 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Feb, returning Tue, 2 Mar.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Incheon International on Sat, 27 Feb, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 221 €, select.
Kota Kinabalu.224 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Sun, 6 Sep.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Incheon International on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 224 €, select.
Kota Kinabalu.225 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Incheon International on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 225 €, select.
Kota Kinabalu.227 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Incheon International on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 227 €, select.
Kota Kinabalu.230 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Feb, returning Tue, 23 Feb.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Incheon International on Wed, 17 Feb, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 230 €, select.
Kota Kinabalu.233 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Mar, returning Tue, 9 Mar.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Incheon International on Sat, 6 Mar, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 233 €, select.
Kota Kinabalu.234 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Incheon International on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 234 €, select.
Kota Kinabalu.234 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Feb, returning Thu, 25 Feb.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Incheon International on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Thu, 25 Feb, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 234 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Seoul to Kota Kinabalu flights are currently cheapest in July.
Jun
from 206 €
Jul
from 203 €
Aug
from 208 €
Sep
from 242 €
Oct
from 213 €
Nov
from 214 €
Dec
from 244 €
Jan
from 220 €
Feb
from 230 €
Mar
from 233 €
Apr
from 492 €
May
from 491 €

Direct flights from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu

Seoul to Kota Kinabalu: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Kota Kinabalu.

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6km from central Kota Kinabalu
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Seoul to Kota Kinabalu: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found203 €
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time5 hrs, 17 mins
Most popular airlineJeju Air
Average flights per week26

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu is 203 €. 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 17 minutes is the average flight time from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu.
Jeju Air, Jin Air and Korean Air fly direct from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu.
As of June 2026, there are 26 flights per week flying from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu.
The cheapest month to fly from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu Airport on Sunday, 5 July 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 17 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 Kota Kinabalu 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 Kota Kinabalu is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Kota Kinabalu is Jeju Air .

Flying from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI): What you need to know

  • Seoul's main base, Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).

  • Expect to be travelling for 5 hours 25 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct Seoul to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight.

  • The timezone in Kota Kinabalu is UTC+8, which is one hour behind Seoul. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is located in Kota Kinabalu.

  • Pick from 17 direct services a week between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI). This is the most popular route when departing from Seoul.

  • Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Seoul to BKI. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Flying during a popular month such as January? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

Airports in Seoul

Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)

  • You can take a direct flight from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) departing from Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN).

  • A number of airlines at ICN offer direct flights from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Some of the most popular are:

  • Most travellers prefer to book seats with AirAsia between ICN and BKI.

  • AirAsia is the most punctual carrier. A reliable 88.33% of its services on this route complete the journey on schedule.

  • We make it easy to book cheap flights from Seoul to BKI that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between ICN and BKI include:

    • Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

    • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

    • Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)

  • Travelling from central Seoul to ICN takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 1 hour 5 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Seoul Incheon International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:

  • Of all flights leaving Seoul Incheon International Airport, 74% land on schedule at their destination.

Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)

  • Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) is a great option between Seoul Gimpo International Airport and BKI.

  • GMP is about 16 kilometres from central Seoul. It'll take 30 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.

  • Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Seoul to BKI flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Seoul Gimpo International Airport:

  • Seoul Gimpo International Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 80% of flights taking off from here make it to their final destination as planned.

About Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

  • If you have a late flight from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near BKI:

  • Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle around one week ahead of your Seoul to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight.

Getting from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to central Kota Kinabalu

  • Central Kota Kinabalu is roughly 8 kilometres from Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Journey times by car hire or taxi will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of your trip.

  • Travelling by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.

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

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 103 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 203 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • To pick up cheap flights from Seoul to BKI, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.

  • If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Seoul to Kota Kinabalu International Airport ticket.

  • Save time searching for cheap plane tickets from Seoul to BKI by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when prices go down.

  • Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu International Airport.

The best time to fly from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

  • December is the quietest month for flights from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), while February is the busiest. Find the best time to visit Kota Kinabalu based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • Before locking in your Seoul to BKI plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. May is the warmest month in Kota Kinabalu, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu International Airport in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).

More about Kota Kinabalu

  • Start your Kota Kinabalu trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:

  • There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park, Danum Valley Conservation Area (DVCA) and Manukan Island are major attractions which should feature on every Kota Kinabalu itinerary.

Explore more of Malaysia

  • Sandakan is just one of the many cities in Malaysia waiting to be explored after you've seen 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.

  • If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Malaysia, consider Tawau, about 274 kilometres southeast of Kota Kinabalu. Hot Springs Tawau, Teck Guan Cocoa Museum and Batu payung are among its highlights.

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