Flying from Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI): what you need to know
Denpasar and Kota Kinabalu follow the same timezone, UTC+8.
Leave plenty of time to make your DPS to BKI flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're traveling during a high season in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between DPS and BKI include:
Changi International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Right now, AED 227 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ngurah Rai International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is AED 419. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from DPS to BKI if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from DPS to BKI by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
Handy information about Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ngurah Rai International Airport, 66.23% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Ngurah Rai International Airport from central Denpasar, it takes around 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 16 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near DPS? If you're catching an early flight from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Consider staying in a hotel close to BKI if you're taking a late Ngurah Rai International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Kota Kinabalu International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from NH Travel, Green Motion or Keddy By Europcar and find adventure across Kota Kinabalu and beyond.
Booking your ride from Kota Kinabalu International Airport about one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to central Kota Kinabalu
From Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Kota Kinabalu is approximately 8 kilometers away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the center driving.
When to fly to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
August is the most popular month for flights from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Kota Kinabalu in February.
Before locking in your flight from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Kota Kinabalu, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DPS to BKI sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Malaysia
You've done Kota Kinabalu, now it's time to discover other corners of Malaysia. Journey about 225 kilometers east to Sandakan to check off its top sights. From Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre to Sandakan Memorial Park and Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC), you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Tawau is another well-known destination in Malaysia and is around 274 kilometers south-east of Kota Kinabalu. No journey is complete without dropping by Teck Guan Cocoa Museum, Tawau Bell Tower (The Belfry) and Masjid Al-Khauthar, Sabindo Tawau, Sabah..