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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Miri to Kota Kinabalu:

• Earliest: departs at 07:55 and lands at 08:45
• Latest: departs at 18:40 and lands at 19:30.

The flight takes about 0h 50m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Miri to Kota Kinabalu.

A direct flight from Miri to Kota Kinabalu takes 0h 50m, covering 180 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Return flights from Miri to Kota Kinabalu range from £27 to £60, with an average of £42 over the past 12 months. Anything below £27 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 12% above the route average of £42. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £41 return, compared with £63 via a stopover through Lawas (LWY).

AirAsia is the only airline operating Miri to Kota Kinabalu flights. 80% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £6–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by AirAsia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320 (sharklets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Miri to Kota Kinabalu flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Miri to Kota Kinabalu are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £432, which is 1,418% above the typical average for this route.

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £12 for economy cars. Top options include:
• keddy by Europcar
• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• KK Rent A Car
• Hertz

Flights from Miri to Kota Kinabalu usually depart from Miri (MYY) and arrive at Kota Kinabalu (BKI).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Miri to Kota Kinabalu route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 28 minutes.

Connecting flights from Miri to Kota Kinabalu most commonly pass through:

• Lawas (LWY) – 64% of one-stop connections
• Labuan (LBU) – 36% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 30% on the Miri to Kota Kinabalu route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £33 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £46, a difference of £13. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only AirAsia operates flights between Miri and Kota Kinabalu.

Flying via Labuan (LBU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 03m, compared to 7h 33m via Lawas (LWY).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.