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 Southern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Sabah.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Sabah?

Kota Kinabalu is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sabah. One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu typically cost £6, while return flights cost around £23.

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 (19 hours 35 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).

£286+ Flights to Sabah

Flights to Sabah in 2025

Return from	£519
One-way from	£302
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£768

China Eastern
19/2-25/2
2 total stops
39h 55m total
London to Kota Kinabalu

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8/5
3 total stops
42h 10m total
London to Sabah

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Wed 19/221:00LHR - BKI

1 stop19h 30mChina Eastern

Tue 25/201:30BKI - LHR

1 stop20h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/1£519

Wed 12/322:00LHR - BKI

1 stop36h 00mChina Southern

Wed 2/419:20BKI - LHR

1 stop30h 45mChina Southern

Deal found 16/1£520

Wed 19/210:30LGW - BKI

1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern

Tue 25/201:30BKI - LGW

1 stop37h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/1£527

Sun 16/221:30LHR - BKI

2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 23/208:50BKI - LHR

2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/1£547

Thu 13/310:30LGW - BKI

1 stop30h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 28/301:30BKI - LGW

1 stop36h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1£554

Fri 28/216:55LHR - BKI

2 stops19h 30mRoyal Brunei Airlines

Fri 14/321:05BKI - LHR

2 stops42h 15mRoyal Brunei Airlines

Deal found 16/1£609

Fri 28/205:55STN - BKI

3 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/319:45BKI - STN

2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1£671

Sun 16/222:00LHR - SDK

2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 24/220:10SDK - LHR

2 stops54h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1£676

Sun 14/911:00LHR - TWU

1 stop40h 10mMalaysia Airlines

Sun 28/911:00TWU - LHR

1 stop36h 35mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 17/1£691

Sat 15/220:25LGW - BKI

2 stops22h 05mChina Southern

Fri 21/203:30BKI - LGW

2 stops21h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 16/1£698

Thu 13/321:25LHR - BKI

1 stop19h 30mMalaysia Airlines

Sat 29/305:20BKI - LHR

1 stop18h 05mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 16/1£698

Sun 16/221:25LHR - SDK

1 stop31h 40mMalaysia Airlines

Mon 24/217:50SDK - LHR

1 stop29h 35mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 16/1£705

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Wed 19/221:00LHR - BKI

1 stop19h 30mChina Eastern

Tue 25/201:30BKI - LHR

1 stop20h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/1£519

Wed 12/322:00LHR - BKI

1 stop36h 00mChina Southern

Tue 1/419:20BKI - LHR

1 stop30h 45mChina Southern

Deal found 16/1£520

Sun 16/221:30LHR - BKI

2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 23/208:50BKI - LHR

2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/1£547

Fri 28/216:55LHR - BKI

2 stops19h 30mRoyal Brunei Airlines

Fri 14/321:05BKI - LHR

2 stops42h 15mRoyal Brunei Airlines

Deal found 16/1£609

Thu 13/321:25LHR - BKI

1 stop19h 30mMalaysia Airlines

Sat 29/305:20BKI - LHR

1 stop18h 05mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 16/1£698

Wed 12/308:05LHR - BKI

2 stops29h 30mQatar Airways

Thu 27/305:20BKI - LHR

2 stops22h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/1£748

Fri 14/320:10LHR - BKI

1 stop20h 25mAsiana Airlines

Fri 28/301:45BKI - LHR

1 stop24h 20mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 16/1£821

Thu 13/309:00LHR - BKI

2 stops27h 40mEtihad Airways

Fri 28/311:20BKI - LHR

2 stops39h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 16/1£841

Fri 28/209:25LGW - BKI

1 stop18h 05mSingapore Airlines

Fri 14/318:45BKI - LGW

1 stop19h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 16/1£950

Thu 13/316:55LGW - BKI

2 stops21h 55mTurkish Airlines

Sun 30/317:45BKI - LGW

2 stops23h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/1£978

Sat 15/308:40LCY - BKI

2 stops28h 55mKLM

Mon 31/319:05BKI - LCY

2 stops20h 45mKLM

Deal found 16/1£979

Wed 19/210:30LGW - BKI

1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern

Tue 25/201:30BKI - LGW

1 stop37h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/1£527

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Fri 17/110:25LHR - BKI

1 stop23h 55mMalaysia Airlines

Sun 9/222:00BKI - LHR

1 stop25h 25mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 16/1£726

Fri 17/116:00LHR - BKI

2 stops18h 20mQatar Airways

Sun 9/216:05BKI - LHR

2 stops22h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/1£850

Wed 22/109:00LHR - TWU

2 stops43h 15mEtihad Airways

Wed 5/213:05TWU - LHR

2 stops37h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 17/1£3,266

Thu 23/110:30LGW - BKI

1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern

Wed 29/101:30BKI - LGW

1 stop37h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/1£748

Fri 24/108:45LHR - TWU

2 stops57h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/221:30TWU - LHR

1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/1£2,787

Fri 24/106:35LHR - TWU

2 stops43h 50mTurkish Airlines

Thu 6/211:10TWU - LHR

2 stops37h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/1£3,765

Sun 26/116:55LGW - TWU

2 stops40h 45mTurkish Airlines

Wed 5/218:25TWU - LGW

2 stops29h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/1£3,733

Sat 15/220:25LGW - BKI

2 stops22h 05mChina Southern

Fri 21/203:30BKI - LGW

2 stops21h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 16/1£698

Sun 16/221:30LHR - BKI

2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 23/208:50BKI - LHR

2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/1£547

Sun 16/214:05LGW - BKI

2 stops25h 35mQatar Airways

Sun 23/222:00BKI - LGW

2 stops40h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/1£1,158

Sun 16/222:05LHR - TWU

2 stops38h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 23/221:30TWU - LHR

2 stops49h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/1£760

Sun 16/221:25LHR - TWU

1 stop29h 00mMalaysia Airlines

Sun 23/219:20TWU - LHR

2 stops52h 05mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 17/1£802

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Wed 19/2

21:00-00:30

1 stop19h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 25/2

01:30-13:55

1 stop20h 25m

£519

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Wed 12/3

22:00-18:00

1 stop36h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 1/4

19:20-19:05

1 stop30h 45m

£520

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Wed 19/2

10:30-00:30

1 stop30h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 25/2

01:30-06:30

1 stop37h 00m

£527

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sun 16/2

21:30-07:00

2 stops25h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 23/2

08:50-17:55

2 stops41h 05m

£547

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Thu 13/3

10:30-00:30

1 stop30h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 28/3

01:30-05:40

1 stop36h 10m

£554

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Fri 28/2

16:55-20:25

2 stops19h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 14/3

21:05-07:20

2 stops42h 15m

£609

LondonKota Kinabalu

STN - BKI

STNBKI

London Stansted

Wed 19/3

05:55-16:25

3 stops26h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 26/3

19:45-12:05

2 stops24h 20m

£619

LondonSandakan

LHR - SDK

LHRSDK

London Heathrow

Sun 16/2

22:00-09:50

2 stops27h 50m

Sandakan

Mon 24/2

20:10-18:15

2 stops54h 05m

£676

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Thu 13/3

21:25-00:55

1 stop19h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 29/3

05:20-15:25

1 stop18h 05m

£698

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Sat 15/2

20:25-02:30

2 stops22h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 21/2

03:30-17:20

2 stops21h 50m

£698

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Travel insights for flights to Sabah

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How long is the flight to Sabah?

On average, a flight from London to Sabah takes 24 hours 5 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

From £902

China Eastern

From £599

China Southern

From £584

Royal Brunei Airlines

From £798

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sabah?

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

Rainfall in Sabah 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

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sabah

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Southern, China Eastern and Malaysia Airlines 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.

Asiana Airlines

8.3

Very Good

466 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

Asiana Airlines

8.3

Very Good

466 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.3

Very Good

466 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,327 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.3

Very Good

466 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

KLM

7.8

Good

1,339 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.3

Very Good

466 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

Qatar Airways

7.5

Good

3,752 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.3

Very Good

466 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

China Southern

7.4

Good

85 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.3

Very Good

466 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

Next time I never flight with Asiana Airlines, not anymore, this is my first time also my last time

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 Southern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Sabah.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Sabah?
Kota Kinabalu is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sabah. One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu typically cost £6, while return flights cost around £23.
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 (19 hours 35 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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How long is the flight to Sabah?

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Reviews of airlines servicing Sabah

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Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Southern, China Eastern and Malaysia Airlines 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.

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

What is the best airline to fly to Sabah?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Sabah?

How much is a return flight to Sabah?

Where does the fastest flight to Sabah depart from?

Does Kota Kinabalu have car hire?

Are there hotels close to Kota Kinabalu?

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