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Flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Phuket

There are no direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Phuket. The easiest way is one stop via Kuala Lumpur or Singapore, about 5h 25m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 25m
BKIHKTKUL

Kota-Kinabalu to Phuket at a glance

Fastest journey5h 25mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kuala Lumpur or Singapore

Best ways to fly from Kota-Kinabalu to Phuket

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

1
BKI Kuala Lumpur (KUL) HKT
Leg 1: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly · Leg 2: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia
One airline, one ticket ~5h 25m
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BKI Singapore (SIN) HKT
Leg 1: Scoot, AirAsia · Leg 2: Scoot
One airline, one ticket ~5h 30m
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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
1,970 km1,223 miles
Journey time
5h 25mestimate
Time difference
-1hPhuket vs Kota-Kinabalu
Currency in Phuket
THB
Airports
BKI → HKT

Flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Phuket: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Phuket?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. 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 Phuket?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 25m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,970 km.
Where do you change planes between Kota-Kinabalu and Phuket?
The best connecting points are Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Singapore (SIN). AirAsia flies both legs via Kuala Lumpur, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kota-Kinabalu and Phuket?
Kota-Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI). Phuket: Phuket International Airport (HKT).
What is the time difference between Kota-Kinabalu and Phuket?
Phuket is 1 hour behind Kota-Kinabalu.

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