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Cheap flights from London to Kota Kinabalu from £341

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 30/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — BKI
31 Dec — 7 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from London to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in February or October, booked 34 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 26 December 2024.

Round-trip from

£506

One-way from

£341

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£989
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 21/2-6/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 05m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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30/1
  • 30/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 10m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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Best flights from London to Kota Kinabalu
Discover carefully curated flight deals from London to Kota Kinabalu that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 26 December 2024.

Fri 21/217:50LHR - BKI
1 stop22h 40mChina Eastern
Thu 6/301:30BKI - LHR
1 stop20h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/12£506
Fri 21/221:30LHR - BKI
2 stops36h 30mChina Southern
Fri 7/319:05BKI - LHR
1 stop31h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 25/12£537
Sat 8/221:00LHR - BKI
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/208:50BKI - LHR
2 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/12£590
Fri 21/216:55LHR - BKI
2 stops19h 30mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Fri 7/321:05BKI - LHR
2 stops42h 15mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 25/12£612
Wed 22/110:25LHR - BKI
1 stop16h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 29/105:20BKI - LHR
1 stop18h 05mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 25/12£715
Fri 17/109:00LHR - BKI
2 stops27h 40mEtihad Airways
Sun 9/211:20BKI - LHR
2 stops51h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/12£719
Wed 22/120:15STN - BKI
2 stops40h 25mEmirates
Wed 29/121:30BKI - STN
2 stops52h 15mEmirates
Deal found 25/12£733
Fri 21/209:00LGW - BKI
2 stops20h 55mQatar Airways
Fri 7/305:20BKI - LGW
2 stops32h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/12£770
Sat 22/209:20LGW - BKI
1 stop42h 10mSingapore Airlines
Wed 26/220:05BKI - LGW
1 stop42h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 25/12£891
Fri 21/210:30LGW - BKI
1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern
Thu 6/301:30BKI - LGW
1 stop37h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/12£510
Wed 22/117:05LCY - BKI
2 stops21h 15mKLM
Wed 29/119:05BKI - LCY
2 stops21h 45mKLM
Deal found 25/12£1,134
Tue 27/511:50LGW - BKI
2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 13/606:00BKI - LGW
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/12£604

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 26 December 2024.

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LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Fri 21/2

17:50-00:30

1 stop22h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 6/3

01:30-13:55

1 stop20h 25m

£506

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Fri 21/2

10:30-00:30

1 stop30h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 6/3

01:30-06:30

1 stop37h 00m

£510

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Fri 17/1

22:00-02:30

1 stop20h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 9/2

19:05-18:15

1 stop31h 10m

£517

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sat 8/2

21:00-16:25

2 stops35h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 15/2

08:50-19:40

2 stops42h 50m

£590

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Tue 27/5

11:50-23:00

2 stops28h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 13/6

06:00-07:25

2 stops32h 25m

£604

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Fri 21/2

16:55-20:25

2 stops19h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 7/3

21:05-07:20

2 stops42h 15m

£612

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Wed 22/1

10:25-11:10

1 stop16h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 29/1

05:20-15:25

1 stop18h 05m

£715

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Fri 17/1

09:00-20:40

2 stops27h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 9/2

11:20-06:45

2 stops51h 25m

£719

LondonKota Kinabalu

STN - BKI

STNBKI

London Stansted

Wed 22/1

20:15-20:40

2 stops40h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 29/1

21:30-12:05

2 stops46h 35m

£733

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Wed 22/1

13:35-20:40

2 stops47h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 29/1

21:30-18:25

2 stops52h 55m

£738

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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 20 December 2024.

Booking 34 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 26 December 2024.

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 26 December 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from London to Kota Kinabalu, see what other customers have to say about Turkish Airlines, China Eastern and China Southern. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,393 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,393 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,393 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,329 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,393 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,344 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,393 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,782 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,393 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

China Southern
7.5
Good
87 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,393 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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 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 (£506), China Southern (£537), and Royal Brunei Airlines (£612) 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 cheapest airlines to fly from London to Kota Kinabalu one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £373 on China Eastern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Emirates from £535 and KLM from £921 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 6 airlines flying from London to Kota Kinabalu

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China SouthernCheapest£465Average£615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest£481Average£567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest£636Average£688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£683Average£836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£718Average£1,337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest£719Average£862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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