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Flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Istanbul
There are no direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Istanbul. The fastest way is one stop via Hong Kong or Seoul, about 19h 07m door to door (7 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 48m
Kota-Kinabalu to Istanbul at a glance
Fastest journey14h 48mVia Hong Kong, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hong Kong or Seoul
Best ways to fly from Kota-Kinabalu to Istanbul
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 Hong Kong (HKG) IST
Leg 1: HK Express, AirAsia · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Wed01:15 BKI04:05 HKG5h 25m connection09:30 HKG15:22 ISTHK Express + Turkish Airlines
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BKI Seoul (ICN) IST
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines
Wed01:30 BKI07:42 ICN6h 33m connection14:15 ICN20:09 ISTAirAsia + Korean Air
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BKI Guangzhou (CAN) IST
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
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BKI Shanghai (PVG) IST
Leg 1: Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish 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 48mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -5hIstanbul vs Kota-Kinabalu
- Currency in Istanbul
- TRY
- Airports
- BKI → IST, SAW
Flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Istanbul: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Hong Kong, Seoul and Guangzhou. 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 Istanbul?
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 Kota-Kinabalu and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Hong Kong (HKG), Seoul (ICN), Guangzhou (CAN) and Shanghai (PVG). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Kota-Kinabalu and Istanbul?
Kota-Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Kota-Kinabalu and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 5 hours behind Kota-Kinabalu.
