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Flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Thiruvananthapuram
There are no direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Thiruvananthapuram. The fastest way is one stop via Kuala Lumpur or Singapore, about 8h 14m door to door (15 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 8h 14m
Kota-Kinabalu to Thiruvananthapuram at a glance
Fastest journey8h 14mVia Kuala Lumpur, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kuala Lumpur or Singapore
Best ways to fly from Kota-Kinabalu to Thiruvananthapuram
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 Kuala Lumpur (KUL) TRV
Leg 1: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly · Leg 2: AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines
Wed17:45 BKI20:09 KUL2h 21m connection22:30 KUL23:29 TRVMalaysia Airlines + AirAsia
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BKI Singapore (SIN) TRV
Leg 1: Scoot, AirAsia · Leg 2: Scoot
Thu12:15 BKI14:27 SIN6h 18m connection20:45 SIN22:06 TRVScoot
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
- 4,324 km2,685 miles
- Journey time
- 8h 14mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -2.5hThiruvananthapuram vs Kota-Kinabalu
- Currency in Thiruvananthapuram
- INR
- Airports
- BKI → TRV
Flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Thiruvananthapuram: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Kota-Kinabalu to Thiruvananthapuram?
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 Thiruvananthapuram?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 14m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,324 km.
Where do you change planes between Kota-Kinabalu and Thiruvananthapuram?
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 Thiruvananthapuram?
Kota-Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI). Thiruvananthapuram: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV).
What is the time difference between Kota-Kinabalu and Thiruvananthapuram?
Thiruvananthapuram is 2.5 hours behind Kota-Kinabalu.





