Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) serves Sabah’s capital with two main terminals: Terminal 1 for domestic and regional flights and the newer Terminal 2 handling international and low-cost carriers. Major carriers based or with strong presence include Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, and Malindo Air, with frequent services to Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Singapore, Manila and several destinations across Borneo. Travelers will find a range of ground transport, visa and customs facilities, and shopper-friendly amenities; check the online flight board for real-time arrivals and departures before you go.
Frequently asked questions
The IATA airport code for Kota Kinabalu International Airport is BKI.
The ICAO code for Kota Kinabalu International Airport is WBKK.
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) is located in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.
The local time zone at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) is Asia/Kuala_Lumpur (GMT+8).
About 73 scheduled departures were counted at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) when flight schedules were last measured on July 19, 2026.
For international flights, arrive at least 3 hours before departure; for domestic flights, about 2 hours.
Based on the current departures board at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), scheduled flights are operated by Air Asia, AirBorneo, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air, and Scoot.
Destinations on the current departures board at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) include Kuala Lumpur, Tawau, Sandakan, Labuan, Lahad Datu, and Kuching.
The board on this page shows arrivals and departures for Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI). It re-checks for updates while the page is open, and every board states how old its data is — busy hubs are refreshed within hours, quieter airports less often.