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RM 82 Find cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu

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17:55 - 18:45SDK-BKI
0h 50mdirect
14:30 - 15:15BKI-SDK
0h 45mdirect
RM 144AirAsia
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Wed, 30 Oct - Thu, 31 Oct
18:50 - 19:45TWU-BKI
0h 55mdirect
16:20 - 17:15BKI-TWU
0h 55mdirect
RM 157AirAsia
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Sat, 12 Oct - Mon, 14 Oct
19:20 - 20:10TWU-BKI
0h 50mdirect
07:15 - 08:10BKI-TWU
0h 55mdirect
RM 181Firefly
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Thu, 10 Oct - Sun, 13 Oct
15:35 - 17:05KCH-BKI
1h 30mdirect
10:00 - 11:25BKI-KCH
1h 25mdirect
RM 202Firefly
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Sat, 18 Jan - Sat, 15 Feb
08:25 - 13:55MYY-BKI
5h 30m1 stop
09:30 - 13:25BKI-MYY
3h 55m1 stop
RM 342Malaysia Airlines
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Thu, 31 Oct - Sat, 2 Nov
08:25 - 13:55MYY-BKI
5h 30m1 stop
09:30 - 13:25BKI-MYY
3h 55m1 stop
RM 355Malaysia Airlines
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Thu, 31 Oct - Sat, 2 Nov
18:00 - 20:40KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
21:30 - 00:10BKI-KUL
2h 40mdirect
RM 449Batik Air
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Wed, 9 Oct - Fri, 11 Oct
18:00 - 20:40KUL-BKI
2h 40mdirect
21:30 - 00:10BKI-KUL
2h 40mdirect
RM 474Batik Air
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Thu, 10 Oct - Fri, 11 Oct
14:10 - 11:30SZB-BKI
21h 20m1 stop
18:45 - 13:10BKI-SZB
18h 25m1 stop
RM 581Scoot
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Mon, 28 Oct - Fri, 1 Nov
06:35 - 11:05KUL-BKI
4h 30m1 stop
12:15 - 10:55BKI-KUL
22h 40m1 stop
RM 598Scoot
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Thu, 17 Oct - Sat, 19 Oct

Flights to Kota Kinabalu - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Kota Kinabalu to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Kota Kinabalu?

These are the best prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest airline ticket to Kota Kinabalu from the Malaysia in the last 72 hours was RM 338 one-way, and RM 594 round-trip on the route from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu. The most popular route is from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu and the cheapest ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was RM 359 return.

How much is a flight to Kota Kinabalu?

The average and cheapest price for all flights to Kota Kinabalu from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.
On average, a flight to Kota Kinabalu costs RM 327. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost RM 62 and departed from Sandakan. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Kuching to Kota Kinabalu which costs RM 290 on average, and Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, which costs RM 448 on average.
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What is the cheapest day to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

The average price of all flights to Kota Kinabalu clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Kota Kinabalu is Tuesday where tickets can be as cheap as RM 371. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where prices are RM 410 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Kota Kinabalu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights to Kota Kinabalu is August, where tickets cost RM 338 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and December, where the average cost of tickets from Malaysia is RM 519 and RM 503 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is July with an average price of RM 317.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

The average price for all flights to Kota Kinabalu depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Kota Kinabalu is generally in the afternoon, when flights cost RM 368 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Kota Kinabalu is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is RM 412.

What is a good deal for flights to Kota Kinabalu?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Kota Kinabalu, 25% of our users found tickets to Kota Kinabalu for the following prices or less: From Tawau RM 85 one-way - RM 204 return, from Miri RM 105 one-way - RM 223 return, from Sibu RM 124 one-way - RM 258 return.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Kota Kinabalu?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights to Kota Kinabalu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 150 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

April

High season

September

Cheapest flight

RM 82
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 13% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (7% more expensive on average)
Flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

When to book flights to Kota Kinabalu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Kota Kinabalu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Kota Kinabalu based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Kota Kinabalu flights

  • What are the transportation options for travel to the city centre?

    Most travellers opt for either a bus or taxi from the airport. The Airport Bus takes passengers to the city in about 20 to 45 minutes for RM 5 and stops at Center Point, Horizon Hotel, and Padang Merdeka. Prepaid taxis are also available for hire and you can find taxi counters in the arrivals hall. A 20-minute taxi ride to the city centre will come to about RM 30.

  • Does Kota Kinabalu International Airport offer services for disabled passengers?

    Disabled passengers requiring a wheelchair will find that the airport is quite accessible for their needs, with ample availability of ramps and elevators. There are also adapted toilets to accommodate wheelchair use.

  • Is there free Wi-Fi at Kota Kinabalu Airport?

    Yes, there is free Wi-Fi available for sessions lasting up to four hours. You will need to complete a quick registration upon connecting.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Kota Kinabalu?

    The cheapest airline ticket to Kota Kinabalu from the Malaysia in the last 72 hours was RM 338 one-way, and RM 594 round-trip on the route from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu. The most popular route is from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu and the cheapest ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was RM 359 return.

  • How far is Kota Kinabalu Airport from central Kota Kinabalu?

    The city centre of Kota Kinabalu is 6 km from Kota Kinabalu.

  • What is the name of Kota Kinabalu’s airport?

    All flights to Kota Kinabalu land at Kota Kinabalu Airport. The airport code is BKI,and it can also be referred to as Kota Kinabalu or Kota Kinabalu Intl.

  • How much is a flight to Kota Kinabalu?

    On average, a flight to Kota Kinabalu costs RM 327. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost RM 62 and departed from Sandakan Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Kota Kinabalu?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Kota Kinabalu.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Kota Kinabalu?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kota Kinabalu is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Kota Kinabalu?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Kota Kinabalu with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Kota Kinabalu?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kota Kinabalu up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Kota Kinabalu flight deals.
  • There are two pay-per-use lounges you can access at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI). The Plaza Premium Lounge has two locations—one in the Domestic Terminal and the other in the International Terminal. Hot showers are available in both lounges.
  • You can find sleep capsules at the Napzone KKIA by Sovotel hotel located on Level 1 of Terminal 1. The rooms include free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, massage chairs, and lockers. For a four hour stay, expect to pay around RM 70. A six hour stay costs around RM 100.
  • On Level 3, across from the entrance to the Departure Hall, you can find luggage storage services. The facility charges about RM 5 per bag for the first three hours and then RM 2 for the hours thereafter. Alternatively, for RM 15, you can store your bag for up to 24 hours. If you just need to store something small in a locker, expect to pay RM 5 for two-hour periods.
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Find which airlines fly direct to Kota Kinabalu Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Malaysia to Kota Kinabalu

Monday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Asiana Airlines, +24 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +25 more

Tuesday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Asiana Airlines, +24 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +25 more

Wednesday

Air Busan, AirAsia, AirAsia X, +23 more

Air Busan, AirAsia, +24 more

Thursday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Asiana Airlines, +25 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +26 more

Friday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Asiana Airlines, +23 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +24 more

Saturday

Air Busan, AirAsia, AirAsia X, +25 more

Air Busan, AirAsia, +26 more

Sunday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Asiana Airlines, +24 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +25 more

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Direct returns

Kota Kinabalu to Malaysia

Monday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Asiana Airlines, +24 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +25 more

Tuesday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Asiana Airlines, +24 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +25 more

Wednesday

Air Busan, AirAsia, AirAsia X, +23 more

Air Busan, AirAsia, +24 more

Thursday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Asiana Airlines, +25 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +26 more

Friday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Asiana Airlines, +23 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +24 more

Saturday

Air Busan, AirAsia, AirAsia X, +25 more

Air Busan, AirAsia, +26 more

Sunday

AirAsia, AirAsia X, Asiana Airlines, +24 more

AirAsia, AirAsia X, +25 more

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Top 5 airlines flying to Kota Kinabalu

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Kota Kinabalu. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Malaysia to Kota Kinabalu. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Kota Kinabalu? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.7
FireflyOverall score based on 25 reviews
6.9Food
7.3Boarding
6.2Entertainment
7.8Comfort
8.0Crew
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Delayed 7 hours plus. Given $15 worth of meal at Subway but it was actually we can only choose 1 set meal instead of $15 of anything. The staff at subway weren’t happy to serve huge group of us. No detailed explanation given by the airline and we just have to keep looking for information at the departure tv screen.

2.0 MediocreDave, Jan 2024SIN - PEN
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Delayed 7 hours plus. Given $15 worth of meal at Subway but it was actually we can only choose 1 set meal instead of $15 of anything. The staff at subway weren’t happy to serve huge group of us. No detailed explanation given by the airline and we just have to keep looking for information at the departure tv screen.

Was all very easy, from buying the ticket online to walking stratup to the check-in desk, helpful and friendly checkin staff, punctual take off, good standard of aircraft, luggage was waiting by the time I had cleared immigration. Thumbs up all round.

No frills, basic flight in a puddle jumper. I wasn’t expecting refreshments nor entertainment. Everything was efficient, and everyone was pleasant.

The only problem was that I bought ticket on a third party app but I have to pay extra luggage cost, because of in their system different from my bought ticket. Every other was perfect

I don’t like the sour face of the check in staff at Penang international airport, front desk service provider should be more friendly n smiles always 😊

It was delayed for more than 1 hour due to LIMA when many planes landed & took-off at the same time. It could ve been better if the pilot or crew informed us every few minutes so that we know what’s going on.

Did not take as cancelled 3 time so took another airline

It was a 2-hour flight so they didn't have much time for serving food. There was some turbulence so they could not serve hot coffee or tea for the safety reason. Good service, good tasting food, nice plane, a little bit of delay.

The IFE is quite unconvenient if using our own device. Not all passenger brought their own earphone/headphone.

Ok, but legspace on MH0127 from Kul to Per was too small. It was not possible to tilt my seat which I don't understand because the seat in front of my could do it. So I didn't rest on the flight. Also, the crew was probably understaffed because it took very long time to take trash after the meal. Everything very different from the flight with Malaysian Airlines from London to KL.

Service / food has to be much better. Staff were not very attentive to requests. Requested for a second serve of coke and got a weird look back from the host! Was also told they don’t have extra water bottles when I requested for one before sleep! Dinner time food was very minimum and average.

An overnight Doha to KL. Great sleep, good service and tasty food in business class

chaos boarding. Crew in business class seemed short staffed and lacking in attention to details initially, but did improve during flight.

The cabin was quite noisy as there were lots of children travelling for the school holidays. Found the selection of movies limited.

Delayed, not enough information. Had to ask for refreshments, crew could have been more proactive

The best so far coz this time it was all male steward on the economy cluster. They were polite, efficient & genuinely courteous. They do not judge you when you ask for more food & peanuts.

As usual, poor communication on delays. No info, no updates, no apologies.

Boarding was nuts. Gate change. Delayed. No communication from gate staff. They seemed lost. Rest of the flight went well

Premium check in was worth it. Boarding process was a little chaotic. Seats were super cramped and I am less than 80kg and 180cm

It was good. The FACE check in at KLIA2 was not working.

should remind people who cough must wear the mask. A few persons surrounding keep coughing.

The flight delay... but bus from the airport be on time

Bad experience, delay like no tomorrow. Original schedule departure time at 9:30pm, delayed until 12:05am only depart.

Great. Very satisfied with a direct flight from Penang back to HK international. Stewards in the cabin were very friendly and helpful. Would not hesitate to fly with Air Asia in the future.

Second time flying on AirAsia. They’re fine for a low cost carrier, so I don’t expect high level hospitality. They could have informed us that the flight would be delayed even if by a few minutes, instead of the passengers asking the gate agents why we’re not boarding 8 minutes before takeoff. And given some of the passengers on this particular flight were problematic, the crew did great handling such people.

Meh, it was AirAsia. It's not about a quality.

During this flight all the crew just focused on making money by selling food and drinks. There was only one washroom open. And it really smelled bad and wasn’t usable. Even to watch something onboard entertainment u have to rent headphones pathetic airline but only one with direct flight so pretty much the only option from Karachi to KL

Delayed for 3 hours, need to pay extra for drinking water.

The OD2204 KUL-LGK was delayed 40 minutes due to air-condition malfuntion, after inspection the technician give green light for the flight to go as usual but the air-condition is still not working properly, passengers complaining to the stewardess but they cannot do anything, I did tweet to @malindoair to complaint but no reply from them … hope this Batik Air is not having problem like Rayani Air and I do hope the management do respond to my complaint as well

Nasi lemak was horrible. Plain white rice, tasteless sambal, no cucumber, no kacang, no ikan bilis. And the chicken was colourless and tasteless, tasted like boiled chicken. Entertainment system didn't work at all.

2 delayed flights - hotel layover in a different country- lost baggage.

Silly to not even offer people water for free when they are paying so much for tickets.

You get what you pay for. It’s functional and gets you from point A to B in good comfort. However, food options are limited and cash only, Crew is a hit and miss .. they get your attention if you reach out.

Good leg room ... air conditioning was a bit warm don't Book row 8 ... no windows

They got to the terminal late, with no one on the arriving flight, boarded us late, and left us sitting there for 2 hours before they got us off the ground. They knew they were going to be late, yet they never got an updated flight plan from their head office until long after the flight was supposed to leave. They could have cut the delay in half, of at least let us stay in the terminal. Really just horrible planning.

The worst kind of budget airline. To be honest....the plane was not that bad. Would have been good to have some food choices and some water. What was by far the worse is the passengers/customers that this airline attracts. Coughing and spluttering all over one another with no masks. Just disgusting. Pay for a better carrier and get a better class of passenger.

Worst airline ever. They didn’t let me board although I had a connecting flight boarding pass. The reason was “we don’t have an agreement with Bhutan airlines” the hell? How do you hand out boarding passes and let someone go through the airport to the gate and then say we can’t board and have to go back to security. Who can make that flight/time? Completely irresponsible in communicating this. I’ll never fly MYairline.

Can’t expect more than this from a budget airlines. Excellent value for money. Cheap and on time service. That’s what matters.

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Kota Kinabalu found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
30/10Wed
directAirAsia
0h 50mSDK-BKI
31/10Thu
directAirAsia
0h 45mBKI-SDK
RM 144
12/10Sat
directAirAsia
0h 55mTWU-BKI
14/10Mon
directAirAsia
0h 55mBKI-TWU
RM 157
10/10Thu
directFirefly
0h 50mTWU-BKI
13/10Sun
directFirefly
0h 55mBKI-TWU
RM 181
18/1Sat
directFirefly
1h 30mKCH-BKI
15/2Sat
directFirefly
1h 25mBKI-KCH
RM 202
31/10Thu
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
5h 30mMYY-BKI
2/11Sat
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
3h 55mBKI-MYY
RM 342
31/10Thu
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
5h 30mMYY-BKI
2/11Sat
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
3h 55mBKI-MYY
RM 355
9/10Wed
directBatik Air
2h 40mKUL-BKI
11/10Fri
directBatik Air
2h 40mBKI-KUL
RM 449
10/10Thu
directBatik Air
2h 40mKUL-BKI
11/10Fri
directBatik Air
2h 40mBKI-KUL
RM 474
28/10Mon
1 stopScoot
21h 20mSZB-BKI
1/11Fri
1 stopScoot
18h 25mBKI-SZB
RM 581
17/10Thu
1 stopScoot
4h 30mKUL-BKI
19/10Sat
1 stopScoot
22h 40mBKI-KUL
RM 598

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Kota Kinabalu found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
30/10Wed
directFirefly
0h 45mSDK-BKI
RM 82
11/10Fri
directAirAsia
0h 50mTWU-BKI
RM 82
2/10Wed
directAirAsia
0h 50mMYY-BKI
RM 87
6/10Sun
directFirefly
0h 45mSDK-BKI
RM 87
8/11Fri
directAirAsia
0h 50mTWU-BKI
RM 87
2/10Wed
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
21h 25mMYY-BKI
RM 177
6/10Sun
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
25h 00mMYY-BKI
RM 186
8/11Fri
directAirAsia X
2h 45mKUL-BKI
RM 190
9/10Wed
directBatik Air
2h 40mKUL-BKI
RM 214
8/10Tue
directBatik Air
2h 40mKUL-BKI
RM 227

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Last minute flights to Kota Kinabalu

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to Kota Kinabalu that are departing in the next 10 days.
3/10Thu
multi-stopAirAsia
5h 40mKUL-BKI
7/10Mon
multi-stopAirAsia
9h 25mBKI-KUL
RM 606
4/10Fri
directAirAsia
2h 30mSZB-BKI
8/10Tue
directAirAsia
2h 35mBKI-SZB
RM 606
2/10Wed
multi-stop
10h 00mKUL-BKI
7/10Mon
multi-stop
9h 55mBKI-KUL
RM 610
1/10Tue
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
5h 00mSDK-BKI
2/10Wed
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
24h 30mBKI-SDK
RM 614
2/10Wed
directMalaysia Airlines
2h 45mKUL-BKI
3/10Thu
directMalaysia Airlines
2h 40mBKI-KUL
RM 639
4/10Fri
multi-stopFirefly
14h 10mSZB-BKI
8/10Tue
directFirefly
2h 40mBKI-SZB
RM 713
3/10Thu
multi-stopFirefly
14h 10mSZB-BKI
26/10Sat
directFirefly
2h 40mBKI-SZB
RM 721
4/10Fri
multi-stopScoot
16h 45mKUL-BKI
11/10Fri
multi-stopScoot
10h 25mBKI-KUL
RM 808
4/10Fri
multi-stopBatik Air
4h 50mPEN-BKI
10/10Thu
multi-stopBatik Air
6h 15mBKI-PEN
RM 849
4/10Fri
multi-stopBatik Air
4h 50mPEN-BKI
10/10Thu
multi-stopBatik Air
6h 15mBKI-PEN
RM 878

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