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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kota Kinabalu from £264

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — BKI
27 Mar — 3 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Gatwick to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gatwick (LGW) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£510

One-way from

£264

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£673
11/5-18/5
  • 11/5-18/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 64h 35m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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16/4
  • 16/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 30h 20m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (£10 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 March 2025.

Sun 11/511:35LGW - BKI
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/510:00BKI - LGW
2 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3£510
Mon 14/418:05LGW - BKI
1 stop23h 25mChina Eastern
Mon 28/401:30BKI - LGW
1 stop20h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/3£639
Tue 11/1109:20LGW - BKI
1 stop25h 45mSingapore Airlines
Fri 21/1118:45BKI - LGW
1 stop19h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/3£693
Mon 6/1012:00LGW - BKI
1 stop23h 20mChina Southern
Mon 3/1123:55BKI - LGW
2 stops25h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 21/3£799
Mon 23/614:55LGW - BKI
2 stops26h 45mQatar Airways
Mon 25/816:20BKI - LGW
2 stops21h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/3£1,130

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Gatwick

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Kota Kinabalu

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Return

Price

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Sun 11/5

11:35-23:00

2 stops28h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 18/5

10:00-15:10

2 stops36h 10m

£510

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Mon 14/4

18:05-00:30

1 stop23h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 28/4

01:30-15:00

1 stop20h 30m

£639

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Mon 23/6

12:00-18:20

1 stop23h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 25/8

19:20-18:30

2 stops30h 10m

£945

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Mon 23/6

10:15-19:25

1 stop50h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 25/8

20:25-06:25

1 stop41h 00m

£990

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Mon 23/6

14:55-00:40

2 stops26h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 25/8

16:20-06:40

2 stops21h 20m

£1,130

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Wed 16/4

08:55-22:15

3 stops30h 20m

£264

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Wed 16/4

11:35-00:30

1 stop29h 55m

£340

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Mon 23/6

12:00-18:20

1 stop23h 20m

£383

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Wed 30/7

09:00-18:20

2 stops26h 20m

£810

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Sun 27/7

10:15-19:25

1 stop26h 10m

£1,151

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Deals found on 20/3

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Kota Kinabalu

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LGW to BKI?

Find hourly flight availability from Gatwick to Kota Kinabalu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 March 2025.

When flying from London Gatwick Airport to Kota Kinabalu, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kota Kinabalu ranges from 60.0 - 351.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 351.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Kota Kinabalu when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kota Kinabalu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kota Kinabalu. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kota Kinabalu. Reviews last updated 22 March 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,282 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,282 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,282 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.
China Southern
7.5
Good
90 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,282 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,538 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,282 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.
China Eastern
7.1
Good
134 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,282 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu from London Gatwick?

    Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Kota Kinabalu is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Kota Kinabalu from London Gatwick. Booking flights from London Gatwick to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from London Gatwick from 0 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Gatwick Airport to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    Currently priced at £639, China Eastern will fly you from London Gatwick Airport to Kota Kinabalu and back. In addition to China Eastern, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from China Southern and Singapore Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £945 and £990, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Kota Kinabalu one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from London Gatwick Airport to Kota Kinabalu are China Eastern (£340), China Southern (£383), and Qatar Airways (£810).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Gatwick to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Gatwick to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Gatwick to Kota Kinabalu?

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