There are 2 ways to get from Timor-Leste to Kota Kinabalu by plane or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport
best- Fly from Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane DIL - BKI
8h 16mRM 1,454–3,784Drive to Haliwen Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Maliana to Haliwen Airport (ABU)car
- Fly from Haliwen Airport (ABU) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane ABU - BKI
32h 37mRM 804–2,074
Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Timor-Leste to Kota Kinabalu is to drive and fly which costs RM 800 - RM 2100 and takes 32h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Timor-Leste to Kota Kinabalu is to fly which takes 8h 16m and costs RM 1400 - RM 3800.
The distance between Timor-Leste and Kota Kinabalu is 1937 km.
It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Timor-Leste to Kota Kinabalu, including transfers.
Kota Kinabalu is 1h behind Timor-Leste. It is currently 4:12 AM in Timor-Leste and 3:12 AM in Kota Kinabalu.
There are 1133+ hotels available in Kota Kinabalu.
What companies run services between Timor-Leste and Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia?
Malindo Airways, Malaysia Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) once daily.
- Website
- flyroyalbrunei.com
Flights from Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport via Singapore Changi, Bandar Seri Begawan
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- RM 1,000–4,300
Flights from Haliwen Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport via Kupang, Juanda International, Bandar Seri Begawan
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 35m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- RM 750–2,000
- Website
- malindoair.com
Flights from Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- RM 1,300–3,600
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- RM 1,300–3,600
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Haliwen Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport via Kupang, Soekarno–Hatta
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 950–2,500
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