Find Cheap flights to Kudat – Best Airfare Deals

Located roughly 190 kilometres northeast of Kota Kinabalu, Kudat is a town on the peninsula which forms the left ear of the "dog" that resembles the shape of Sabah on the map of Malaysia. The Filipino municipality of Balabac borders the district of Kudat to the north, the South China Sea to the west, Marudu Bay to the east and the districts of Kota Belud and Kota Marudu to the south. With its serene environment, Kudat has become one of the popular short holiday destinations for Sabahans. Kudat is also known for fresh plates of seafood and the main catch here includes fresh seafood such as octopus, shrimp, lobster and many types of fishes.

Airports in Kudat

Kudat Airport

Kudat Airport is an airport serving the town of Kudat and located 6 kilometres north of downtown Kudat. The only airline serving this airport is MASWings, a subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines which serves rural airports in east Malaysia. There are three flights per week on Twin Otter aircraft from Kudat to Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan. The flying times are 40 minutes to Kota Kinabalu and 50 minutes to Sandakan.

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When is the Best Time to Fly to Kudat?

If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Kudat, the hottest months are April, May, and then June. The busiest month for tourism in Kudat, Malaysia is from December, followed by November and June. Weather is perfect this time of year in Kudat to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Kudat in May due to the very hot and humid weather.

What are the Top 3 Things to Do in Kudat?

Gombizau Honey Bee Farm - This honey bee farm is one of the must-see attractions if you are in Kudat town. Visitors can see the traditional bee farming techniques and get a taste of rainforest honey. You also can take some home for a reasonable price. Besides that, there is also rubber tapping activity done by workers on site and the harvesting of traditional medicinal herbs. The farm sells many types of herbs which can be used as medicine.

Kampung Sumangkap Gong Factory - If you are into traditional music instruments, this factory is the place to go. This single village produces gongs which acts as an important Rungus instrument for local festivals and royalty. The Sultan of Brunei also buys his gongs from this factory. Here, visitors can experience watching gong makers making the gong from scratch and you can play with it. Visitors also can buy the handmade gong as a souvenir for family and friends.

Kampung Bavanggazo (Rungus Longhouse) - The longhouse at Kg. Bavanggazo has been constructed entirely of traditional materials but with added modern comforts like toilets and showers. Here, you can get a taste of real Rungus living through their food, daily rituals and music on a day trip or overnight stay. For those who are interested in experience the life of Rungus, visitors must book beforehand before come here.