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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu from £314

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.
LHR — BKI
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from London Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in November or January, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Heathrow (LHR) 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£536

One-way from

£320

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£807
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 5/5-31/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 50m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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25/4
  • 25/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 25m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£22 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Mon 5/522:10LHR - BKI
1 stop37h 10mChina Southern
Sat 31/519:20BKI - LHR
1 stop30h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 20/2£536
Thu 22/521:20LHR - BKI
1 stop20h 10mChina Eastern
Wed 18/601:30BKI - LHR
1 stop24h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/2£575
Mon 3/321:00LHR - BKI
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/401:30BKI - LHR
1 stop24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2£595
Fri 14/316:55LHR - BKI
2 stops19h 30mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Sat 29/317:10BKI - LHR
2 stops22h 10mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 20/2£641
Mon 24/321:25LHR - BKI
1 stop30h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Thu 27/305:20BKI - LHR
1 stop18h 05mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 20/2£673
Sun 24/821:55LHR - BKI
2 stops19h 45mQatar Airways
Sun 31/822:20BKI - LHR
2 stops26h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/2£989
Sun 24/822:05LHR - BKI
1 stop62h 05mSingapore Airlines
Sun 31/819:55BKI - LHR
1 stop26h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/2£1,019

Find flights from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

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Heathrow

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Kota Kinabalu

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Mon 5/5

22:10-18:20

1 stop37h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 31/5

19:20-19:00

1 stop30h 40m

£536

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Thu 22/5

21:20-00:30

1 stop20h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 18/6

01:30-18:40

1 stop24h 10m

£575

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Mon 3/3

21:00-13:55

2 stops32h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 2/4

01:30-18:40

1 stop24h 10m

£595

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Fri 14/3

16:55-20:25

2 stops19h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 29/3

17:10-07:20

2 stops22h 10m

£641

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Mon 24/3

21:25-12:15

1 stop30h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 27/3

05:20-15:25

1 stop18h 05m

£673

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Tue 19/8

21:25-00:40

2 stops20h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 17/12

22:00-12:15

2 stops22h 15m

£1,052

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Fri 11/4

20:35-19:10

1 stop39h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 26/4

12:05-19:30

1 stop62h 25m

£1,075

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Thu 31/7

21:10-22:55

1 stop18h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 12/8

17:45-05:25

1 stop18h 40m

£1,202

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Wed 16/4

21:00-05:45

1 stop25h 45m

£314

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Tue 17/6

22:10-18:20

1 stop37h 10m

£351

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Deals found on 19/2

Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu

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Travel insights for flights from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu is 43 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Heathrow 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 21 February 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 20% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 21 February 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,299 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

Cabin crew in business class was just so amazing, friendly, caring and professional

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,299 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,299 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

Cabin crew in business class was just so amazing, friendly, caring and professional

KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,299 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

Cabin crew in business class was just so amazing, friendly, caring and professional

China Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,299 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

Cabin crew in business class was just so amazing, friendly, caring and professional

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,610 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,299 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

Cabin crew in business class was just so amazing, friendly, caring and professional

Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
263 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,299 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

Cabin crew in business class was just so amazing, friendly, caring and professional

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from London Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kota Kinabalu from London Heathrow; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from London Heathrow per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights to the Kota Kinabalu airport from London Heathrow. It is only a 3.6 mi journey from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Kota Kinabalu’s city center.

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

    Flying on China Southern is currently your cheapest option to Kota Kinabalu, with prices starting at £536. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Eastern and Royal Brunei Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at £575 and £641, respectively. These flights start at 34% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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China EasternCheapest£476Average£531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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