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Cheap flights from London to Kota Kinabalu from £422

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.
LON — BKI
6 Mar — 13 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from London to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in November 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 1 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£544

One-way from

£422

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£735
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 24/5-28/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 00m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 16/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 37h 10m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 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 1 March 2025.

Sat 24/518:00LGW - BKI
1 stop23h 30mChina Eastern
Wed 28/501:30BKI - LGW
1 stop20h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 28/2£544
Mon 26/522:10LHR - BKI
1 stop37h 10mChina Southern
Sun 1/619:20BKI - LHR
1 stop30h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 28/2£551
Sat 24/521:20LHR - BKI
1 stop20h 10mChina Eastern
Wed 28/501:30BKI - LHR
1 stop24h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 28/2£581
Sun 25/517:15LHR - BKI
2 stops19h 10mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Fri 30/521:45BKI - LHR
2 stops39h 40mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 28/2£615
Sun 30/319:15LHR - BKI
2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/419:20BKI - LHR
1 stop30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2£654
Fri 23/518:40LGW - BKI
1 stop22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/501:30BKI - LGW
1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2£712
Fri 23/511:00LHR - BKI
1 stop27h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 31/522:20BKI - LHR
1 stop38h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 28/2£757
Sat 24/521:55LHR - BKI
2 stops29h 35mEtihad Airways
Sun 1/611:20BKI - LHR
2 stops38h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/2£780
Sun 25/510:15LGW - BKI
1 stop26h 10mSingapore Airlines
Fri 30/522:00BKI - LGW
1 stop39h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 28/2£865
Mon 14/406:15STN - BKI
3 stops36h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 21/416:20BKI - STN
3 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2£884
Mon 26/521:45LGW - BKI
2 stops40h 45mEmirates
Thu 29/511:20BKI - LGW
2 stops27h 00mEmirates
Deal found 28/2£907
Sun 24/809:00LHR - BKI
2 stops19h 55mQatar Airways
Sun 31/822:20BKI - LHR
2 stops26h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/2£990

Find flights from London to Kota Kinabalu within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from London 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 1 March 2025.

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London

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Price

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Sat 24/5

18:00-00:30

1 stop23h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 28/5

01:30-15:00

1 stop20h 30m

£544

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Mon 26/5

22:10-18:20

1 stop37h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 1/6

19:20-19:00

1 stop30h 40m

£551

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sat 24/5

21:20-00:30

1 stop20h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 28/5

01:30-18:40

1 stop24h 10m

£581

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sun 25/5

17:15-19:25

2 stops19h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 30/5

21:45-06:25

2 stops39h 40m

£615

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sun 30/3

19:15-11:15

2 stops33h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 6/4

19:20-19:00

1 stop30h 40m

£654

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Fri 23/5

18:40-00:30

1 stop22h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 29/5

01:30-15:10

1 stop20h 40m

£712

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Fri 23/5

11:00-21:35

1 stop27h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 31/5

22:20-05:55

1 stop38h 35m

£757

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sat 24/5

21:55-10:30

2 stops29h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 1/6

11:20-18:45

2 stops38h 25m

£780

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Sun 25/5

10:15-19:25

1 stop26h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 30/5

22:00-06:25

1 stop39h 25m

£865

LondonKota Kinabalu

STN - BKI

STNBKI

London Stansted

Mon 14/4

06:15-01:55

3 stops36h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 21/4

16:20-11:30

3 stops26h 10m

£884

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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 28 February 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 1 March 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 1 March 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,247 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,247 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,247 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,247 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,326 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,247 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

China Southern
7.5
Good
87 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,247 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,579 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,247 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from London 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?

    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 5 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 (£544), China Southern (£551), and Royal Brunei Airlines (£615) offers the cheapest pricing from London to Kota Kinabalu. China Eastern is 29% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £422 on China Southern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Eastern from £442 and Royal Brunei Airlines from £491 one-way.

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

    The most popular route from London to Kota Kinabalu is London Heathrow - Kota Kinabalu. You may also consider London Gatwick - Kota Kinabalu or London Stansted - 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 5 airlines flying from London to Kota Kinabalu

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China EasternCheapest£477Average£531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest£480Average£601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest£634Average£690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£681Average£833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest£691Average£837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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