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Flights from Istanbul to Kota-Kinabalu
There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Kota-Kinabalu. The easiest way is one stop via Seoul or Guangzhou, about 17h 00m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 48m
Istanbul to Kota-Kinabalu at a glance
Fastest journey14h 48mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Guangzhou
Best ways to fly from Istanbul to Kota-Kinabalu
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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IST Seoul (ICN) BKI
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air
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IST Guangzhou (CAN) BKI
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
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IST Shanghai (PVG) BKI
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 9,328 km5,793 miles
- Journey time
- 14h 48mestimate
- Time difference
- +5hKota-Kinabalu vs Istanbul
- Currency in Kota-Kinabalu
- MYR
- Airports
- IST, SAW → BKI
Flights from Istanbul to Kota-Kinabalu: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Kota-Kinabalu?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Guangzhou and Shanghai. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Kota-Kinabalu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 48m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,328 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Kota-Kinabalu?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Guangzhou (CAN), Shanghai (PVG) and Singapore (SIN). Asiana Airlines flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Kota-Kinabalu?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Kota-Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Kota-Kinabalu?
Kota-Kinabalu is 5 hours ahead of Istanbul.
