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Kota Kinabalu International Airport Guide (BKI)
Airport info
Code:
BKI
No. of terminals:
1
Dialling code:
+60
Address:
Jalan Lapangan Terbang, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88740, Malaysia
Location:
Kota Kinabalu International Airport is about 9km (6 miles) south of Gaya Street, a lively hub popular with tourists.
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (IATA: BKI, ICAO: WBKK) is the main gateway to Sabah, a Malaysian state on the island of Borneo. The airport has one terminal building divided into domestic and international sections. This guide to Kota Kinabalu International Airport provides essential information about terminal facilities and transport options to and from the airport.
All flights operate from the same terminal, with departures and arrivals handled on different levels and sections. Transferring passengers can move between them on foot.
Important: International travellers connecting to another destination within Sabah must clear immigration at Kota Kinabalu International Airport and ensure their passport is stamped with the appropriate entry mark. Failure to obtain an entry stamp may result in fines or detention.
Kota Kinabalu International Airport is approximately 9 km (6 miles) south of the city centre. Travellers departing from the city centre typically take Jalan K. K. Bypass, following the signs to the airport. The drive from Gaya Street, a popular tourist area, to the airport takes about 15 minutes under normal conditions but may be longer during peak traffic hours.
Public Transport
Bus: The BKI Airport Bus operates from 07:30 to 20:00 daily, with services every 45 minutes. The bus stop is on Level 1 (Arrivals).
Taxis: Taxis are available on Level 1. Give your destination address to the taxi counter, and the staff will issue you a coupon. Fares are fixed based on destination, such as RM 30 for a trip to the city centre. Taxi fares are about RM 10 more than e-hailing services, although the difference narrows during peak hours when e-hailing prices increase.
E-hailing or ride-hailing: Grab operates in Kota Kinabalu and offers pick-ups from Kota Kinabalu International Airport. The designated pick-up area is on Level 1 near Exit 5, which is farther from the taxi stand.
Terminal facilities
ATMs are on Level 1 (Arrivals).
Foreign exchange counters are on Level 1 (Arrivals), and Level 3 (International Departures).
Free Wi-Fi internet access is available.
There are counters selling local pre-paid SIM cards to tourists on Level 1.
Kota Kinabalu International Airport has a few gift shops selling local handicrafts and food products, including frozen seafood. Duty-free shops are also present.
Kota Kinabalu International Airport has two luggage storage facilities – on Level 1 (behind KFC) and Level 3 (International Departures), respectively.
For lost & found, contact the airline you flew with for lost items on an airplane, but contact the ground staff if you have misplaced items within the airport.
Kota Kinabalu International Airport has an open-air parking lot opposite the terminal building.
Kota Kinabalu International Airport has several car rental companies on Level 1 (Arrivals). Visitors are encouraged to book a rental car in advance.
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