Abu Dhabi to Kota Kinabalu (AUH–BKI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

AUH Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between AUH and BKI. Nearest airports to AUH with scheduled service: Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC, 45 mi) · Al Ain International Airport (AAN, 62 mi) · Dubai International Airport (DXB, 72 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
KUL Sepang 10h 50m DEEYMS → 6E8MAK Sepang (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu flights
CGK Jakarta 13h 28m DEEYGA → QZ Jakarta (CGK) to Kota Kinabalu flights
MNL Manila (Pasay) 13h 45m EY → Z2 Manila (Pasay) (MNL) to Kota Kinabalu flights
HKG Hong Kong 14h EYHX → AKCXUO Hong Kong (HKG) to Kota Kinabalu flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 14h 27m EY → 9CAKFM Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Kota Kinabalu flights
SIN Singapore 18h 5m EYTP → SQTR Singapore (SIN) to Kota Kinabalu flights
TPE Taoyuan 20h 45m EYJX → AK Taoyuan (TPE) to Kota Kinabalu flights
ICN Seoul 21h 13m EYLYMS → 7CAKKE Seoul (ICN) to Kota Kinabalu flights
SZX Shenzhen 22h 34m EY → AK Shenzhen (SZX) to Kota Kinabalu flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Abu Dhabi to Kota Kinabalu
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+4h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between AUH and BKI, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to BKI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
KUL ~10h 50m CGK ~13h 28m MNL ~13h 45m HKG ~14h 0m PVG ~14h 27m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
512
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
Kota Kinabalu is 4 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
AUH: +04 · BKI: +08

When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 10:00 PM in Kota Kinabalu.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders enter Malaysia visa-free for up to 90 days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months. A Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) must be completed online within 3 days before arrival. Penalties for drug offenses in Malaysia are severe, including mandatory death sentences for trafficking.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to AUH
Bus E101 runs from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to the airport in 45 minutes (AED 4), but runs infrequently and not 24 hours.Taxis from downtown Abu Dhabi cost AED 50–80 (25–40 min). Careem and Uber operate widely at AED 45–70. From Dubai, shared taxis and private cars take 90–120 minutes via the E11 highway (AED 200–350 shared, AED 300–500 private). Dubai Metro does not connect to AUH.

Facts

AUH–BKI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abu Dhabi to Kota Kinabalu route.
Route details
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AUH
Full nameZayed International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUH / OMAA
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr29.4M
Elevation88 ft / 27 m
Destination: BKI
Full nameKota Kinabalu International Airport
IATA / ICAOBKI / WBKK
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUH to BKI flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Kuala Lumpur, Soekarno-Hatta and Ninoy Aquino.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to BKI and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Kota Kinabalu is 4 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kuala Lumpur, Soekarno-Hatta and Ninoy Aquino. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.