Flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Chiang Mai

There are no direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Chiang Mai. The fastest way is one stop via Singapore or Hong Kong, about 7h 40m door to door (14 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 7h 40m

Kota-Kinabalu to Chiang Mai at a glance

Fastest journey7h 40mVia Singapore, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Singapore or Hong Kong

Best ways to fly from Kota-Kinabalu to Chiang Mai

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

BKI Singapore (SIN) CNX

Leg 1: Scoot, AirAsia · Leg 2: Scoot

Wed10:00 BKI12:12 SIN2h 48m connection15:00 SIN16:40 CNXScoot

3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 40m

BKI Hong Kong (HKG) CNX

Leg 1: HK Express, AirAsia · Leg 2: HK Express, Spring Airlines

Tue01:15 BKI04:05 HKG3h 55m connection08:00 HKG09:39 CNXHK Express

10 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 9h 24m

BKI Kuala Lumpur (KUL) CNX

Leg 1: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly · Leg 2: AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines

Sun05:15 BKI07:39 KUL5h 51m connection13:30 KUL15:01 CNXMalaysia Airlines + AirAsia

1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 46m

BKI Shenzhen (SZX) CNX

Leg 1: AirAsia · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines

Self-transfer likely ~7h 51m

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: 2,338 km1,452 miles
Journey time: 7h 40mon current schedules
Time difference: -1hChiang Mai vs Kota-Kinabalu
Currency in Chiang Mai: THB
Airports: BKI → CNX

Flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Chiang Mai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Chiang Mai?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Singapore, Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur. 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 Chiang Mai?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 40m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,338 km.

Where do you change planes between Kota-Kinabalu and Chiang Mai?

The best connecting points are Singapore (SIN), Hong Kong (HKG), Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Shenzhen (SZX). Scoot flies both legs via Singapore, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Kota-Kinabalu and Chiang Mai?

Kota-Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI). Chiang Mai: Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX).

What is the time difference between Kota-Kinabalu and Chiang Mai?

Chiang Mai is 1 hour behind Kota-Kinabalu.

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