Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu (HKG–BKI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
HKG–BKI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Hong Kong Express Airways and AirAsia lead the route. The flight covers 1,141 miles in approximately 2h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UO Hong Kong Express Airways Also: CX | 7 | 32N | 2h56 | – | – | CX |
| AK AirAsia | 6 | 32N | 2h50 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Kota Kinabalu from Hong Kong
| Metric | HKG→BKI | SZX→BKI | CAN→BKI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HKG | – | 24 mi | 84 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 20 | 7 | 21 |
| Flight time | 2h 56m | 3h 10m | 2h 44m |
Travel Essentials
HKG: HKT · BKI: +08
When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 6:00 PM in Kota Kinabalu.
Hong Kong SAR passport holders enter Malaysia visa-free for stays of up to 90 days. No advance authorization is required. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. All travelers must complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online up to 3 days before arrival.
Airport Express runs from Hong Kong Station (Central) to the airport in 24 minutes; from Kowloon, 21 minutes. Trains depart every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:15am (HK$115 from Central). Hong Kong Station and Kowloon Station offer in-town check-in up to one day before departure.Taxis from Kowloon run around HK$300–350 via the Tsing Ma Bridge; from Hong Kong Island, expect HK$400+. Ferries serve Macau and Pearl River Delta cities. Buses are available but slow. The airport is on Lantau Island, 34km from Central.
HKG–BKI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HKG to BKI
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) are connected by nonstop service from Hong Kong Express Airways and AirAsia. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
HKG to BKI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HKG to BKI is about 2 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,141 miles (1,836 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Brunei, Guangzhou Baiyun and Ninoy Aquino. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shenzhen (SZX) and Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).