Travelling from Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI): what you need to know
The timezone in Kota Kinabalu is UTC+8, which is one hour ahead of Da Nang.
Give yourself enough time to catch your DAD to BKI flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Da Nang International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between DAD and BKI include:
Changi International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Incheon International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Da Nang International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight is ₹ 7,930. A round-trip fare right now is ₹ 15,564. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from DAD to BKI. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Da Nang International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from DAD to BKI.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Da Nang International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
Handy information about Da Nang International Airport (DAD)
62.32% of flights leaving from Da Nang International Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach Da Nang International Airport from central Da Nang, it takes around 5 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to DAD? If you're catching an early flight from Da Nang International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
If you're getting in on a late Da Nang International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near BKI:
Grab a Kota Kinabalu International Airport rental car and discover Kota Kinabalu and beyond with your own wheels. NH Travel, Green Motion and Keddy By Europcar are top outlets you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your ride from Kota Kinabalu International Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to central Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu International Airport to central Kota Kinabalu has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
When to fly to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
August is the most popular month for flights from Da Nang International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Kota Kinabalu in February.
Before locking in your flight from Da Nang International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Kota Kinabalu, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 31ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 23ºC and 29ºC. Look for cheap tickets from DAD to BKI around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malaysia
You've seen Kota Kinabalu, now it's time to explore other parts of Malaysia. Travel around 225 kilometres east to Sandakan to tick off its top attractions. From Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre to Sandakan Memorial Park and Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC), there's plenty to keep you busy.
Tawau is another standout destination in Malaysia and is around 274 kilometres south-east of Kota Kinabalu. No journey is complete without seeing Teck Guan Cocoa Museum, Tawau Bell Tower (The Belfry) and Masjid Al-Khauthar, Sabindo Tawau, Sabah..
