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Flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Cebu City

There are no direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Cebu City. The fastest way is one stop via Manila, about 5h 05m door to door (4 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 5h 05m
BKICEBMNL

Kota-Kinabalu to Cebu City at a glance

Fastest journey5h 05mVia Manila, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Manila

Best ways to fly from Kota-Kinabalu to Cebu City

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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BKI Manila (MNL) CEB
Leg 1: Philippines AirAsia · Leg 2: PAL Express, Philippine Airlines, Philippines AirAsia
Tue01:45 BKI03:37 MNL2h 08m connection05:45 MNL06:50 CEBPhilippines AirAsia
4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 05m
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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
995 km618 miles
Journey time
5h 05mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneCebu City vs Kota-Kinabalu
Currency in Cebu City
PHP
Airports
BKI → CEB

Flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Cebu City: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Cebu City?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Manila. 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 Kota-Kinabalu to Cebu City?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 05m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 995 km.
Where do you change planes between Kota-Kinabalu and Cebu City?
The best connecting points are Manila (MNL). Philippines AirAsia flies both legs via Manila, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kota-Kinabalu and Cebu City?
Kota-Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI). Cebu City: Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB).

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