BKI — Kota Kinabalu International Airport

BKI is the IATA airport code for Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Malaysia. Local time zone: Asia/Kuching. Below: where it is and how to get into town.

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BKI is the IATA airport code for Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Malaysia. IATA codes are three-letter identifiers assigned to airports worldwide by the International Air Transport Association — they're what you see on boarding passes, baggage tags, and booking sites. Below: where BKI is, what timezone it operates in, and how to sort your transfer, lounge access, and car rental before you land.

BKI airport at a glance
Fact	Detail
IATA code	BKI
Airport	Kota Kinabalu International Airport
Country	Malaysia
Coordinates	5.9240° N, 116.0507° E
Timezone	Asia/Kuching

Kota Kinabalu International Airport is served by BKI in Malaysia.

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BKI airport code — common questions

What airport has the code BKI?

BKI is the IATA code for Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Malaysia. You'll see BKI on boarding passes, baggage tags, and flight-booking sites whenever this airport is the origin or destination.

Where is BKI airport located?

BKI serves Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Malaysia, at approximately 5.9240° N, 116.0507° E.

How do I get from BKI into the city?

Pre-booked private transfers are the most predictable option — fixed price, driver tracking your flight, no taxi-line haggling. Compare partner quotes for Kota Kinabalu International Airport on this page. Ride-hail and licensed taxis are the usual fallback where available.

What timezone is BKI in?

BKI operates on the Asia/Kuching timezone. Flight departure boards always show local time.