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— BKI
26 Mar — 2 Apr1
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Flights to Sabah in 2025

Find the latest flights to Sabah in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

Return from

£509

One-way from

£257

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£671
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
  • 33h 15m total
  • London to Sabah
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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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Sun 11/511:35LGW - BKI
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/510:00BKI - LGW
2 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3£509
Sun 11/522:10LHR - BKI
1 stop37h 10mChina Southern
Sun 18/519:20BKI - LHR
2 stops29h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 20/3£509
Mon 14/421:20LHR - BKI
1 stop20h 10mChina Eastern
Tue 29/401:30BKI - LHR
1 stop24h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/3£553
Sun 4/509:30LHR - SDK
2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/521:40SDK - LHR
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3£559
Wed 1/1021:45LHR - BKI
2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/1016:20BKI - LHR
2 stops53h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3£627
Wed 1/1017:15LHR - BKI
2 stops19h 25mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Fri 10/1021:45BKI - LHR
2 stops39h 40mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 19/3£635
Mon 14/418:05LGW - BKI
1 stop23h 25mChina Eastern
Mon 28/401:30BKI - LGW
1 stop20h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/3£637
Tue 11/1109:20LGW - BKI
1 stop25h 45mSingapore Airlines
Fri 21/1118:45BKI - LGW
1 stop19h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/3£691
Wed 1/1021:35LHR - BKI
1 stop17h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 10/1005:20BKI - LHR
1 stop18h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 19/3£691
Sun 11/514:55STN - BKI
2 stops23h 35mEmirates
Sun 18/511:00BKI - STN
2 stops32h 55mEmirates
Deal found 20/3£835
Sun 24/811:25LHR - BKI
1 stop25h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sun 31/812:15BKI - LHR
1 stop62h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/3£848
Tue 11/1114:05STN - BKI
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/1119:05BKI - STN
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3£862

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London

Route

Depart

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

£509

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sun 11/5

22:10-18:20

1 stop37h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 18/5

19:20-18:05

2 stops29h 45m

£509

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Mon 14/4

21:20-00:30

1 stop20h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 29/4

01:30-18:40

1 stop24h 10m

£553

LondonSandakan

LHR - SDK

LHRSDK

London Heathrow

Sun 4/5

09:30-21:15

2 stops28h 45m

Sandakan

Sun 11/5

21:40-18:45

2 stops28h 05m

£559

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

£637

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sun 11/5

11:25-14:15

2 stops19h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 18/5

22:50-18:05

2 stops26h 15m

£644

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Fri 11/4

17:15-19:05

2 stops18h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 10/7

16:35-06:20

2 stops20h 45m

£714

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Mon 23/6

21:35-23:40

1 stop19h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 25/8

17:45-16:35

1 stop29h 50m

£820

LondonKota Kinabalu

STN - BKI

STNBKI

London Stansted

Sun 11/5

14:55-21:30

2 stops23h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 18/5

11:00-12:55

2 stops32h 55m

£835

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sun 24/8

11:25-19:25

1 stop25h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 31/8

12:15-19:30

1 stop62h 15m

£848

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Sabah

How long is the flight to Sabah?

On average, a flight from London to Sabah takes 25 hours 40 minutes. Flights to Sabah from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Sabah?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Sabah are Malaysia Airlines, China Eastern and China Southern.

Malaysia Airlines

Malaysia Airlines

From £863

China Eastern

China Eastern

From £601

China Southern

China Southern

From £604

Royal Brunei Airlines

Royal Brunei Airlines

From £771

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sabah?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Sabah are China Eastern, China Southern and Royal Brunei Airlines.

Rainfall in Sabah by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sabah 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 Sabah when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Sabah by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sabah, 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).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Sabah?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Sabah in the last few years. This data was updated on 21 March 2025.
The most popular places in Sabah to fly to are Kota Kinabalu, Tawau and Sandakan.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sabah

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sabah. 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 Sabah. Reviews last updated 21 March 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and KLM to Sabah by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,279 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,279 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,279 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,193 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,279 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,319 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,279 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
China Southern
7.5
Good
90 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,279 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,539 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,279 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

FAQs about flying to Sabah

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Sabah if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Sabah on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Sabah?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, China Eastern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Sabah.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Sabah?

    Lahad Datu is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sabah. One-way flights to Lahad Datu typically cost £6, while return flights cost around £11.

  • How much is a return flight to Sabah?

    A return flight to Sabah will typically cost around £37, however they can be found for as little as £34.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Sabah depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Sabah, London offers the quickest one-way flight (17 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Kota Kinabalu have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Kota Kinabalu can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Kota Kinabalu?

    Yes. Kota Kinabalu has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Survivor Lodge Pulau Tiga is the closest property to Kota Kinabalu (0.0 mi away from Kota Kinabalu).

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