Kota Kinabalu City Mosque 0019, Kota Kinabalu — flights from Busan to Kota-Kinabalu
Busan, South KoreaKota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Flights from Busan to Kota Kinabalu

Nonstop flights from Busan (PUS) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) take about 4h 53m (3,510 km). Air Busan flies it. Lowest fare seen: $164 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

Photo of Kota Kinabalu: Stefan Fussan, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

When you land in Kota Kinabalu

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Airport transfer

BKI → Kota-Kinabalu, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Busan →4 lounges at Busan AirportTrains, buses and taxi faresBKI to Kota-Kinabalu: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Kota Kinabalu →1 drop-off point

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Airlines flying Busan to Kota Kinabalu

Carriers on PUS–BKI according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Air Busannonstop fare seen

Busan to Kota Kinabalu fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $164 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Nov 2026—$185 · 1 stop30 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$16427 Dec 2026 · Air Busan—
May 2027—$251 · 2 stops12 May 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $164 in December 2026, against $251 at best later on.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Busan to Kota Kinabalu, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Kota Kinabalu

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The west coast (KL, Penang, Langkawi) is best March–October. East coast destinations (Perhentian, Tioman) peak June–August. Year-round humidity is high but manageable.

Peak season: March – October

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Frequently asked questions — Busan to Kota Kinabalu flights

How long is the flight from Busan to Kota Kinabalu?
A nonstop flight from Busan (PUS) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) takes about 4h 53m, covering 3,510 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Busan from Kota Kinabalu by air?
The great-circle distance between Gimhae International Airport and Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 3,510 km (2,181 miles), a long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Busan to Kota Kinabalu?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the PUS–BKI route include Air Busan. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Busan to Kota Kinabalu cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on PUS–BKI was $164 USD with Air Busan (nonstop), departing 27 Dec 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Busan to Kota Kinabalu?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $164 one-way, against $251 for May 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from South Korea to Malaysia?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Malaysia visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.
What is the best time to visit Kota Kinabalu?
The west coast (KL, Penang, Langkawi) is best March–October. East coast destinations (Perhentian, Tioman) peak June–August. Year-round humidity is high but manageable.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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