Istanbul to Kota-Kinabalu flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Istanbul to Kota-Kinabalu is €353 (checked on 31 Oct 2026).
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One-way fare
- Lowest observed
- €353, departing 22 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 31 Oct 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 84Check live prices for this route
- Airlines seen
- AirAsia X, China Southern, flyadeal
- Typical journey time
- 14h 15m
About this route
Explore the fares we observed from Istanbul to Kota-Kinabalu. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.
- Route distance
- 9,328 km
- Typical journey time
- 14h 15m
- Seen on fares with a connection
- China Southern, AirAsia X
- Alternative airports
- SAW
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
We have not observed non-stop service on this route; the fares shown include at least one stop.
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Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) → Istanbul, city gazetteer reference point (41.0082, 28.9784): ≈ 30 km.
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Istanbul, city gazetteer reference point (41.0082, 28.9784): ≈ 35 km.
- Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) → Kota-Kinabalu, city gazetteer reference point (5.9804, 116.0735): ≈ 6 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
Cheapest month from Istanbul to Kota-Kinabalu: November 2026, from €353 (checked 31 Oct 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €353 | 10 |
| December 2026 | €353 | 31 |
| January 2027 | €425 | 31 |
| February 2027 | €394 | 11 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest day of the week from Istanbul to Kota-Kinabalu: Monday, from €353 (checked 31 Oct 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €353 | 14 |
| Tuesday | €353 | 12 |
| Wednesday | €353 | 12 |
| Thursday | €353 | 11 |
| Friday | €353 | 11 |
| Saturday | €353 | 12 |
| Sunday | €353 | 12 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from Istanbul to Kota-Kinabalu by days until departure (8 to 30 days): €353 (checked 31 Oct 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 8 to 30 days | €353 | 14 |
| 31 to 60 days | €353 | 30 |
| 61 days or more | €394 | 40 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Istanbul to Kota-Kinabalu?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €353, found on 31 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Kota-Kinabalu?
Cheapest month from Istanbul to Kota-Kinabalu: November 2026, from €353 (checked 31 Oct 2026).
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Kota-Kinabalu?
Our data holds no non-stop flight from Istanbul to Kota-Kinabalu. The fares on this page include at least one stop.
Which airlines fly from Istanbul to Kota-Kinabalu?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: AirAsia X, China Southern, flyadeal.
Which day of the week is cheapest from Istanbul to Kota-Kinabalu?
Cheapest day of the week from Istanbul to Kota-Kinabalu: Monday, from €353 (checked 31 Oct 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide · Price and schedule freshness on Routavio
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