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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
40%Trains are 40% more expensive in Kota Kinabalu than in Seoul.
Seoul$1.69
Kota Kinabalu$2.37
MealMid-priced restaurant
60%A meal in Kota Kinabalu is 60% cheaper than a meal in Seoul.
Seoul$13.53
Kota Kinabalu$5.46
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
46%A taxi fare in Kota Kinabalu is 46% cheaper than in Seoul.
Seoul$5.41
Kota Kinabalu$2.91
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
32%Coffee in Kota Kinabalu is 32% cheaper than in Seoul.
Seoul$5.96
Kota Kinabalu$4.07
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 2.77 MYR
1 MYR = 0.37 AUD
Last checked on Wed, 28/05
Distance: 3683 kms
Seoul airports
Incheon Intl (ICN)How far from city centre: 56 kms
Gimpo International (GMP)How far from city centre: 18 kms
Kota Kinabalu airports
Kota Kinabalu (BKI)How far from city centre: 5 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu

How long does the flight take to go from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu?
The total flight time between Seoul and Kota Kinabalu is of around 05:23 hours on average, considering an average distance of 3,655 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu is $134. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Kota Kinabalu expensive to visit compared to Seoul?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Kota Kinabalu costs an average of 2.91 AUD, 46% cheaper than Seoul, with a fare of 5.41 AUD,

while train tickets costs 40% more in Kota Kinabalu: 2.37 AUD against 1.69 AUD in Seoul.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 5.46 AUD in Kota Kinabalu, 60% less than the 13.53 AUD in Seoul.

The price of the coffee is around 32% cheaper in Kota Kinabalu, with an average of 4.07 AUD, while in Seoul the coffee costs 5.96 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Seoul to Kota Kinabalu?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Malaysia may apply when travelling from Seoul. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Kota Kinabalu compared to Seoul?
While in Seoul the temperatures can reach an average of 32.12 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 9 mm ,Kota Kinabalu's temperatures can go up to 34.57 ºC during the hot season, with 9 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 22.41 ºC in Kota Kinabalu, compared to the -18.03 ºC average degrees reported in Seoul. During the winter period, Seoul can register 6 mm precipitation, while Kota Kinabalu have an average of 3 mm rain level.

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