Travelling from Colombo to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI): What you need to know
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is Colombo's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Colombo to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) departing from here.
Kota Kinabalu International Airport is located in Kota Kinabalu. The city follows the UTC+8 timezone and is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Colombo.
Your flight from Colombo to BKI won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
The journey from central Colombo to RML takes around 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Colombo Ratmalana Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Colombo to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Colombo to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Check out these connections between Bandaranaike International Airport and BKI:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
You can get to CMB from central Colombo in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 32 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your Colombo to BKI flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Bandaranaike International Airport:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Bandaranaike International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 75.71%.
About Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Colombo to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BKI instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Kota Kinabalu International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from NH Travel, Green Motion or Keddy By Europcar and discover more of Kota Kinabalu and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle around one week ahead of your Colombo to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
At the moment, ₹ 14,823 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 31,262. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Colombo to BKI, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
Affordable Colombo to Kota Kinabalu International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit Kota Kinabalu. August is when most people book flights from Colombo to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Kota Kinabalu is May, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 31ºC. Book your Colombo to BKI flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Colombo to Kota Kinabalu International Airport in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC and 29ºC.
More about Kota Kinabalu
After booking your flight from Colombo to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Kota Kinabalu:
Your visit to Kota Kinabalu wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions you won't want to miss include Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park, Danum Valley Conservation Area (DVCA) and Sipadan Dive Centre Sdn. Bhd..
Explore more of Malaysia
Sandakan is just one of the many places in Malaysia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Kota Kinabalu. Around 225 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary (Pusat Pemulihan Orangutan), Sun Bear Conservation Centre, Sepilok and Sandakan Rainforest Park.
Around 274 kilometres south-east of Kota Kinabalu, Tawau is another favourite stop in Malaysia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at D'mount kinabalu adventure, Jungleland and Hot Springs Tawau.
