Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 55m.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 63% of one-stop itineraries from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights.

What’s the fastest stopover option from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 34m.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Shanghai (PVG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £622.

How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Departing from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu will take you 19h 15m. The distance from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu is about 6993 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

Flying on China Southern is currently your cheapest option to Kota Kinabalu, with prices starting at £424. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Royal Brunei Airlines and China Eastern, with the lowest prices starting at £475 and £495, respectively. These flights start at 48% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

The most popular airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu are Malaysia Airlines, China Southern and Singapore Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu as you normally would.

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

Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from London Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kota Kinabalu from London Heathrow; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from London Heathrow per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights to the Kota Kinabalu airport from London Heathrow. It is only a 3.6 mi journey from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Kota Kinabalu’s city center.

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

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Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu flights typically cost between £905 and £773 in November. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £605 on China Southern (24 Nov-15 Dec).

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Tue 24/1122:00

LHR

BKI

1 stop36h 00m

China Southern

Tue 15/1219:05

BKI

LHR

1 stop31h 30m

China Southern

Deal found 8/6£605

Thu 17/921:20

LHR

BKI

1 stop22h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Sun 11/1019:20

BKI

LHR

1 stop31h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 9/6£624

Sun 1/1122:00

LHR

BKI

1 stop36h 00m

China Southern

Mon 30/1119:05

BKI

LHR

1 stop31h 30m

China Southern

Deal found 8/6£628

Mon 14/921:20

LHR

BKI

1 stop20h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 24/911:00

BKI

LHR

2 stops38h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 6/6£629

Fri 4/917:15

LHR

BKI

1 stop15h 55m

Royal Brunei Airlines

Thu 17/916:35

BKI

LHR

2 stops20h 45m

Royal Brunei Airlines

Deal found 7/6£635

Fri 30/1022:00

LHR

BKI

1 stop36h 00m

China Southern

Fri 27/1119:05

BKI

LHR

1 stop31h 30m

China Southern

Deal found 8/6£636

Thu 15/1010:00

LHR

BKI

2 stops26h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 23/1001:45

BKI

LHR

1 stop24h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 10/6£638

Wed 1/721:20

LHR

BKI

1 stop20h 10m

China Eastern

Tue 7/701:30

BKI

LHR

1 stop24h 10m

China Eastern

Deal found 10/6£639

Sun 20/917:15

LHR

BKI

2 stops19h 05m

Royal Brunei Airlines

Thu 1/1016:35

BKI

LHR

2 stops20h 45m

Royal Brunei Airlines

Deal found 8/6£641

Fri 30/1016:55

LHR

BKI

2 stops19h 30m

Royal Brunei Airlines

Fri 27/1121:45

BKI

LHR

2 stops41h 35m

Royal Brunei Airlines

Deal found 8/6£641

Sun 13/917:15

LHR

BKI

2 stops19h 05m

Royal Brunei Airlines

Fri 25/921:00

BKI

LHR

2 stops40h 25m

Royal Brunei Airlines

Deal found 10/6£643

Wed 1/717:15

LHR

BKI

1 stop19h 25m

Royal Brunei Airlines

Thu 30/720:15

BKI

LHR

1 stop17h 05m

Royal Brunei Airlines

Deal found 7/6£647

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Round-trip from	£605
One-way from	£467
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£851

China Southern
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2 total stops
67h 30m total
London to Kota Kinabalu

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15h 50m total
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19:50-22:15

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11:00-16:10

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

The best time to book flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu is 47 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu (average of £620). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,226). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,China Southern, andMalaysia Airlines from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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8.2

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10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

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7.5

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8.2

Very Good

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

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7.3

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311 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

8,036 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,539 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu from London Heathrow?
Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from London Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kota Kinabalu from London Heathrow; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from London Heathrow per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights to the Kota Kinabalu airport from London Heathrow. It is only a 3.6 mi journey from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Kota Kinabalu’s city center.
How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu?
Departing from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu will take you 19h 15m. The distance from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu is about 6993 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?
Flying on China Southern is currently your cheapest option to Kota Kinabalu, with prices starting at £424. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Royal Brunei Airlines and China Eastern, with the lowest prices starting at £475 and £495, respectively. These flights start at 48% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu (average of £620). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,226). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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China Southern	Cheapest£424	Average£640	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Royal Brunei Airlines	Cheapest£475	Average£634	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time84%	Search Royal Brunei Airlines flights
China Eastern	Cheapest£495	Average£582	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest£659	Average£682	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest£726	Average£801	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
British Airways	Cheapest£782	Average£904	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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