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Cheap flights from London to Kota Kinabalu from £338

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 4/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — BKI
4 Feb — 11 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from London to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in February or October, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from London to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) 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 30 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£515

One-way from

£338

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£755
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 3/3-18/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 05m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
4/4
  • 4/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 00m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (£16 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from London to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 January 2025.

Mon 3/317:50LHR - BKI
1 stop22h 40mChina Eastern
Tue 18/301:30BKI - LHR
1 stop20h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 29/1£515
Mon 3/321:30LHR - BKI
2 stops36h 30mChina Southern
Wed 19/319:05BKI - LHR
1 stop31h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 29/1£517
Sat 1/307:30LHR - BKI
2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/308:50BKI - LHR
2 stops41h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1£531
Wed 5/210:30LGW - BKI
1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern
Tue 11/201:30BKI - LGW
1 stop37h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 29/1£593
Sun 1/617:15LHR - BKI
2 stops19h 10mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Tue 17/608:45BKI - LHR
2 stops28h 40mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 29/1£621
Wed 5/210:30LGW - BKI
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/209:15BKI - LGW
2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1£669
Fri 10/1011:00LHR - BKI
1 stop21h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 17/1209:50BKI - LHR
1 stop27h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 29/1£724
Fri 10/1017:00LHR - BKI
2 stops21h 35mQatar Airways
Wed 17/1205:20BKI - LHR
2 stops24h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/1£759
Sun 1/614:55STN - BKI
2 stops36h 35mEmirates
Tue 17/611:20BKI - STN
2 stops38h 25mEmirates
Deal found 29/1£773
Fri 10/1014:55STN - BKI
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/1219:05BKI - STN
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1£992
Tue 15/410:15LGW - BKI
1 stop25h 55mSingapore Airlines
Tue 29/412:05BKI - LGW
1 stop25h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 29/1£1,031
Fri 16/521:10LHR - BKI
1 stop18h 45mBritish Airways
Sat 24/517:45BKI - LHR
1 stop18h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/1£1,219

Find flights from London to Kota Kinabalu within your budget

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LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Mon 3/3

17:50-00:30

1 stop22h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 18/3

01:30-13:55

1 stop20h 25m

£515

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Mon 3/3

21:30-18:00

2 stops36h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 19/3

19:05-18:15

1 stop31h 10m

£517

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sat 1/3

07:30-16:25

2 stops24h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 7/3

08:50-17:50

2 stops41h 00m

£531

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sun 1/6

17:15-19:25

2 stops19h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 17/6

08:45-06:25

2 stops28h 40m

£621

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Sun 1/6

14:15-00:20

3 stops27h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 17/6

23:25-21:45

2 stops29h 20m

£704

LondonKota Kinabalu

STN - BKI

STNBKI

London Stansted

Sun 1/6

14:55-10:30

2 stops36h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 17/6

11:20-18:45

2 stops38h 25m

£773

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Fri 14/2

10:30-00:30

1 stop30h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 20/2

01:30-06:30

1 stop37h 00m

£802

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Tue 15/4

10:15-19:10

1 stop25h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 29/4

12:05-06:25

1 stop25h 20m

£1,031

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Fri 16/5

21:10-22:55

1 stop18h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 24/5

17:45-05:25

1 stop18h 40m

£1,219

LondonKota Kinabalu

LCY - BKI

LCYBKI

London City

Sun 1/6

17:50-22:55

2 stops22h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 17/6

19:05-08:50

2 stops20h 45m

£1,429

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Best time to book a flight from London to Kota Kinabalu

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Travel insights for flights from London to Kota Kinabalu

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 24 January 2025.

Booking 36 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London to Kota Kinabalu. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Find hourly flight availability from London 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 30 January 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from London to Kota Kinabalu in the afternoon. 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 30 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from London to Kota Kinabalu, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Singapore Airlines and KLM. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

dhia,Mar 2024

CDG - DXB

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

dhia,Mar 2024

CDG - DXB

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

dhia,Mar 2024

CDG - DXB

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

dhia,Mar 2024

CDG - DXB

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

dhia,Mar 2024

CDG - DXB

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

dhia,Mar 2024

CDG - DXB

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly into Kota Kinabalu (BKI) if they book a flight to Kota Kinabalu from London. On average, Kota Kinabalu has 0 inbound flights from London per day from 6 airlines. Kota Kinabalu is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Kota Kinabalu’s city center.

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

    According to our current data, China Eastern (£515), China Southern (£517), and Royal Brunei Airlines (£621) offers the cheapest pricing from London to Kota Kinabalu. China Eastern is 34% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most popular routes from London to Kota Kinabalu?

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London 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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Top 6 airlines flying from London to Kota Kinabalu

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China SouthernCheapest£470Average£609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest£482Average£541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest£642Average£694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£690Average£843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest£712Average£860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£739Average£1,218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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