Shenzhen to Kota Kinabalu (SZX–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.
SZX–BKI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. AirAsia leads the route. The flight covers 1,164 miles in approximately 3h 12m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK AirAsia | 7 | 32N | 3h12 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Kota Kinabalu from Shenzhen
| Metric | SZX→BKI | HKG→BKI | CAN→BKI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SZX | – | 24 mi | 61 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 21 | 21 |
| Flight time | 3h 12m | 2h 50m | 3h 10m |
Travel Essentials
SZX: CST · BKI: +08
When it's 6:00 PM in Shenzhen, it's 6:00 PM in Kota Kinabalu.
Chinese passport holders enter Malaysia visa-free for up to 30 days per visit under a bilateral agreement effective since July 2025. The cumulative stay must not exceed 90 days within any 180-day period. Permitted purposes include tourism, business, and family visits. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Employment and study still require a visa obtained in advance.
Shenzhen Metro Line 11 (Airport Express) runs from Futian or Luohu to the airport in 35–50 minutes (¥20–30). Trains run from 6am to around midnight. This is the standard option for arrivals from central Shenzhen and the Hong Kong border crossing at Futian.
Taxis from downtown Shenzhen (Luohu/Futian) cost ¥60–100 and take 30–50 minutes depending on expressway traffic. High-speed rail connections exist but require a shuttle or metro link from Shenzhen North station.
SZX–BKI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SZX to BKI
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) are connected by nonstop service from AirAsia. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SZX to BKI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SZX to BKI is about 3 hours 12 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,164 miles (1,873 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kuala Lumpur, Hangzhou Xiaoshan and Taiwan Taoyuan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hong Kong (HKG) and Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).