Kota Kinabalu International Airport guide
Updated 2026-10-08Kota Kinabalu International Airport (ICAO: WBKK) is the gateway to Sabah on the northern coast of Malaysian Borneo. It sits in Kepayan, about 8 km southwest of the city centre, and is the second-busiest airport in Malaysia by passengers and aircraft movements. It began as a Japanese military airfield called Jesselton Airfield during World War II, and regular passenger services started in May 1949.
Services at Kota Kinabalu International Airport
3 of 6 available- None listed yetParking
- 2optionsCar RentalsAvis, EuropcarView car rentals guide
- 2optionsHotelsShangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, The Magellan Sutera ResortView hotels guide
- None listed yetLounges
- 1optionShuttlesAmazing BorneoView shuttles guide
- None listed yetPublic Transport
Key facts
- Passengers8.0M7,954,338 in 2024
- Services5listed across 3 of 6 types
- Movements63K63,260 flights a year
- Local timeKuching time
- IATABKIICAO WBKK
- Opened1949
- Runways1
- Terminals1mixed
Terminals
1 terminal- T1MixedTerminal 1Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, AirAsia X, MASwings
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- Kota KinabaluNortheast of the airport8 km
Questions
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What are the airport codes for Kota Kinabalu International Airport?
Kota Kinabalu International Airport uses the following codes: IATA: BKI, ICAO: WBKK. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is Kota Kinabalu International Airport located?
Kota Kinabalu International Airport is located in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. The airport coordinates are 5.9327°, 116.0493°.
What services are available at Kota Kinabalu International Airport?
Kota Kinabalu International Airport offers: 2 car rental companies, 2 nearby hotels, 1 shuttle services. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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