Travelling from Macau International Airport (MFM) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI): what you need to know
Macau and Kota Kinabalu follow the same timezone, UTC+8.
To ensure you catch your MFM to BKI flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Macau International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MFM and BKI:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Macau International Airport (MFM) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Rs33,564 is the best price for a one-way Macau International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs59,990. These fares may change based on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MFM to BKI, book early. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when looking for your flight from Macau International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
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Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Macau International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
Handy information about Macau International Airport (MFM)
74.57% of flights taking off from Macau International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Macau to Macau International Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey on public transport takes about 55 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near MFM. Whether you've booked an early flight from Macau International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Reserve a hotel close to BKI if you're catching a late Macau International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Kota Kinabalu International Airport rental car and explore Kota Kinabalu and beyond with your own wheels. NH Travel, Green Motion and Keddy By Europcar are popular providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Kota Kinabalu International Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to central Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu International Airport to central Kota Kinabalu has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
When to fly to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
August is the most popular month for flights from Macau International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Kota Kinabalu in February.
The warmest month in Kota Kinabalu is May, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 31ºC. Book your flights from Macau International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from MFM to BKI in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 23ºC and 29ºC on average.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Kinabalu is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Malaysia waiting to be discovered. Around 225 kilometres east of Kota Kinabalu, a visit to Sandakan will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sandakan Memorial Park and Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC).
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Malaysia, consider Tawau, about 274 kilometres south-east of Kota Kinabalu. Teck Guan Cocoa Museum, Tawau Bell Tower (The Belfry) and Masjid Al-Khauthar, Sabindo Tawau, Sabah. Are among its highlights.