Singapore to Kota Kinabalu (SIN–BKI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SIN–BKI is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Scoot, AirAsia and Batik Air Malaysia lead the route. The flight covers 889 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TR Scoot Also: SQ | 10 | 320, 32Q | 2h30 | – | – | SQ |
| AK AirAsia | 6 | – | – | – | – | – |
| OD Batik Air Malaysia | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Kota Kinabalu from Singapore
| Metric | SIN→BKI | JHB→BKI | KUL→BKI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SIN | – | 30 mi | 185 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 16 |
| Weekly flights | 23 | 21 | 588 |
| Flight time | 2h 30m | 2h 20m | 2h 30m |
Travel Essentials
SIN: +08 · BKI: +08
When it's 6:00 PM in Singapore, it's 6:00 PM in Kota Kinabalu.
Singaporean passport holders enter Malaysia visa-free for stays up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Singaporeans can also use the land crossings at Woodlands and Tuas with just a passport. The Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) must be completed online within 3 days before arrival.
MRT East West Line (Changi Airport branch) connects the airport to the city in 30–45 minutes from City Hall or Raffles Place (S$2.20–2.50 with EZ-Link). Trains run from 5:31am to 11:18pm (T1/T2/T3). Terminal 4 is served by a dedicated shuttle bus from T2.Taxis from Orchard Road cost S$20–35 and take 20–30 minutes. Grab is widely used and slightly cheaper. Airport surcharges apply for taxis departing from the city to the airport (S$3–5 depending on peak hours). The trip is short; Singapore's island geography keeps distances manageable.
SIN–BKI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SIN to BKI
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) and Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) are connected by nonstop service from Scoot, AirAsia and Batik Air Malaysia. With 23 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
SIN to BKI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SIN to BKI is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 889 miles (1,431 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 44 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Brunei, Kuching and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Johor Bahru (JHB) and Sepang (KUL).