Kota Kinabalu International Airport Taxi Fare Calculator 2026

Official Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) Taxi rates (valid today): Start your ride for RM 4.70, plus RM 2.00 per kilometer. Click below to calculate your fare

Popular routes from Kota Kinabalu International Airport

Kota Kinabalu International Airport To Promenade Hotel	30 MYR
Kota Kinabalu International Airport To Menggatal, Kota Kinabalu, West Coast Division, Sabah, 88450, Malaysia	39 MYR
Kota Kinabalu International Airport To The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu	11 MYR

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How is a taxi fare
calculated in Kota Kinabalu International Airport

Several factors impact the taxi fare in Kota Kinabalu International Airport

Taxi fare (2026)

Base fee (day)

4.7MYR

Price per KM

2 MYR

Waiting time per hour

23.3MYR

Taxi rate calculation example

Let’s say you want to get from your hotel to Kota Kinabalu International Airport city center and the ride is 5km. You’re traveling by day and you have 1 luggage. Your total price will be 14.7 MYR.

Taxi transfers from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

Promenade Hotel Menggatal, Kota Kinabalu, West Coast Division, Sabah, 88450, Malaysia The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu Limbahau Lorong Seri Manis 3, Taman Seri Manis, Kota Kinabalu, West Coast Division, Sabah, 88845, Malaysia Menggatal Lorong Pasir Putih 3, Putatan, West Coast Division, Sabah, 88220, Malaysia The Pacific Sutera Resort Formerly Known As Sutera Lok Kawi Karamunsing Papar Kampung Limbanak Horizon Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Using a taxi at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

Use the official taxi rank outside arrivals - not drivers who approach you inside the terminal.
Make sure the meter is running, or agree the fare before you set off.
Licensed airport taxis are safest; keep your booking confirmation if you pre-booked.
Have the address and rough distance ready so you can sense-check the price.

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Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) taxi fare - FAQ

What's the taxi fare from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Kinabalu city center?

Taxi fares from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Kinabalu city center can vary based on time of day, luggage, traffic, and the destination. Enter your route in Kota Kinabalu taxi fare calculator to get an estimated price.

How much is a taxi transfer from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)?

A 5km ride transfer from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) costs about 14.7 MYR. Enter your route to get a more accurate price. In general the price is affected by several factors including the route length and the driver’s waiting time.

How do I order a taxi transfer from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)?

You can stop a taxi on the street transfer from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) or use a ride hailing app. We recommend using an app transfer from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) as these services monitor the quality of the drivers and taxis on an ongoing basis.

What other ways are there to get around transfer from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)?

if you can’t find a taxi Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) or the price is too high you can always take a bus, rent a scooter, a bicycle or a car. Walking is also a great option if it’s a short distance and the weather suits.

How do I calculate the taxi fare in Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)?

Simply enter your starting point and destination at gobytaxi.com. We’ll calculate the estimated price based on Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) taxi fares and your specific route. This will also work for destinations outside Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).

What’s the price of Taxi transfer from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) per KM?

The starting price of a taxi transfer from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) is 4.7 MYR. Each KM is then priced at 2.0 MYR. if you need the driver to wait for you this will cost 23.3 MYR per hour.

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