Kota Kinabalu (BKI)
Kota Kinabalu International Airport handled 1,797,466 passengers in Q2 2026, down 18.7% on a year earlier, according to Malaysian transport ministry.
- Flights (arrivals + departures) 14,951 ▼ 12.6% vs Q2 2025
- Passengers 1,797,466 ▼ 18.7% vs Q2 2025
- Tonnes of cargo 12,522 ▼ 9.3% vs Q2 2025
- Average per day ≈147 over 37 days
Flights (arrivals + departures) over time
The most recent periods6 periods
| Period | Flights (arrivals + departures) 2025 | Flights (arrivals + departures) 2026 | Change vs last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 18,113 | 18,329 | ▲ 1.2% |
| Q2 | 17,102 | 14,951 | ▼ 12.6% |
| Q3 | 17,304 | – | – |
| Q4 | 17,316 | – | in progress |
| Year to date (Q1–Q2) | 35,215 | 33,280 | ▼ 5.5% |
Passengers over time
The most recent periods6 periods
| Period | Passengers 2025 | Passengers 2026 | Change vs last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 2,195,169 | 2,232,744 | ▲ 1.7% |
| Q2 | 2,210,642 | 1,797,466 | ▼ 18.7% |
| Q3 | 2,323,652 | – | – |
| Q4 | 2,151,556 | – | in progress |
| Year to date (Q1–Q2) | 4,405,811 | 4,030,210 | ▼ 8.5% |
Tonnes of cargo over time
The most recent periods6 periods
| Period | Tonnes of cargo 2025 | Tonnes of cargo 2026 | Change vs last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 16,213 | 10,310 | ▼ 36.4% |
| Q2 | 13,800 | 12,522 | ▼ 9.3% |
| Q3 | 14,509 | – | – |
| Q4 | 11,156 | – | in progress |
| Year to date (Q1–Q2) | 30,013 | 22,832 | ▼ 23.9% |
Who flies here?
Arrivals and departures by airline over the last 14 days (Sep 21, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026), counted from the airports' flight boards (Avionio). A flight sold under several numbers (codeshare) counts once, for the airline actually flying it.
| Airline | Flights | Share |
|---|---|---|
| AirAsia AK | 1,094 | 53.8% |
| Midwest Airlines (Egypt) MY | 259 | 12.7% |
| Malaysia Airlines MH | 215 | 10.6% |
| Batik Air Malaysia OD | 136 | 6.7% |
| Shanghai Airlines FM | 48 | 2.4% |
| China Southern Airlines CZ | 46 | 2.3% |
| Royal Brunei Airlines BI | 33 | 1.6% |
| Scoot TR | 32 | 1.6% |
| Xiamen Airlines MF | 26 | 1.3% |
| Spring Airlines 9C | 26 | 1.3% |
| Jin Air LJ | 25 | 1.2% |
| Jeju Air 7C | 24 | 1.2% |
| Hong Kong Express Airways UO | 22 | 1.1% |
| Firefly FY | 18 | 0.9% |
| Philippines AirAsia Z2 | 16 | 0.8% |
| 2 other airlines | 14 | 0.7% |
Our own count, day by day
We counted 5,427 departures and arrivals at Kota Kinabalu International Airport over the last 37 complete days, from the airport's own public flight board.
Our own count · not official · not comparable with the figure aboveShort series — months has only 3 months so far. Enough to show the level now, not enough to read a trend.
Sum of our daily count. “n/N days” = incomplete period.
Short series — quarters has only 2 quarters so far. Enough to show the level now, not enough to read a trend.
Sum of our daily count. “n/N days” = incomplete period.
Short series — years has only 1 years so far. Enough to show the level now, not enough to read a trend.
Sum of our daily count. “n/N days” = incomplete period.
The most recent periods30 periods
| Period | Flights counted | 7-day total |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2026 | 147 | 1,029 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | 152 | 1,012 |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 150 | 1,015 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 155 | 1,018 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 144 | 1,013 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 144 | 1,009 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 137 | 1,006 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 130 | 1,005 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 155 | 1,020 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 153 | 1,015 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 150 | 1,010 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 140 | 1,007 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 141 | 1,010 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 136 | 1,008 |
| Sep 20, 2026 | 145 | 1,010 |
| Sep 19, 2026 | 150 | 1,013 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 148 | 1,015 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | 147 | 1,014 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 143 | 1,018 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 139 | 1,013 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 138 | 1,008 |
| Sep 13, 2026 | 148 | 1,003 |
| Sep 12, 2026 | 152 | 1,007 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | 147 | 1,011 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | 151 | 1,015 |
| Sep 9, 2026 | 138 | 1,017 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | 134 | 1,023 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | 133 | 1,033 |
| Sep 6, 2026 | 152 | 1,055 |
| Sep 5, 2026 | 156 | 1,063 |
Cancelled flights
Busiest destinations
Flights recorded between Aug 29, 2026 and Oct 4, 2026, counted from flight records published by Avionio. Not a current timetable.
| Busiest destinations | Flights | Distance (km) |
|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur International Airport BKI–KUL → | 914 | 1,629 |
| Tawau Airport BKI–TWU → | 561 | 292 |
| Sandakan Airport BKI–SDK → | 356 | 222 |
| Labuan Airport BKI–LBU → | 294 | 113 |
| Kuching International Airport BKI–KCH → | 288 | 802 |
| Lahad Datu Airport BKI–LDU → | 275 | 271 |
| Shanghai Pudong International Airport BKI–PVG → | 256 | 2,867 |
| Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport BKI–CAN → | 180 | 1,964 |
| Miri Airport BKI–MYY → | 144 | 290 |
| Senai International Airport BKI–JHB → | 140 | 1,454 |