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£541+ Cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu

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— BKI
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
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Flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2025

Find the latest flights to Kota Kinabalu 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 13 June 2025.

Return from

£541

One-way from

£627

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£660
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 3/11-27/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 10m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 21/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 20m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (£14 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 13 June 2025.

Mon 3/1122:00LHR - BKI
1 stop36h 00mChina Southern
Thu 27/1119:05BKI - LHR
1 stop31h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 12/6£541
Fri 4/712:00LGW - BKI
1 stop23h 20mChina Southern
Tue 15/701:45BKI - LGW
1 stop36h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 11/6£577
Fri 14/1116:55LHR - BKI
2 stops19h 30mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Sat 29/1117:10BKI - LHR
2 stops22h 10mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 12/6£607
Sun 22/619:00LGW - BKI
1 stop22h 30mChina Eastern
Thu 26/601:30BKI - LGW
1 stop36h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/6£614
Fri 14/1106:35LGW - BKI
3 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/1123:25BKI - LGW
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6£616
Mon 3/1117:05LGW - BKI
2 stops38h 15mTurkish Airlines
Thu 27/1111:00BKI - LGW
2 stops54h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/6£640
Mon 3/1122:35LHR - BKI
2 stops38h 55mTurkish Airlines
Mon 10/1119:05BKI - LHR
2 stops34h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/6£646
Sat 28/617:55STN - BKI
3 stops42h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/717:55BKI - STN
3 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6£648
Wed 1/1009:30LHR - BKI
2 stops29h 00mEtihad Airways
Wed 29/1011:00BKI - LHR
2 stops27h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/6£665
Mon 3/1113:55LHR - BKI
2 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/1122:00BKI - LHR
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6£667
Sun 22/621:20LHR - BKI
1 stop20h 10mChina Eastern
Thu 26/601:30BKI - LHR
1 stop24h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/6£730
Sat 30/821:35LHR - BKI
1 stop18h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 13/912:40BKI - LHR
1 stop24h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 11/6£857

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Mon 3/11

22:00-18:00

1 stop36h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 27/11

19:05-18:15

1 stop31h 10m

£541

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Fri 4/7

12:00-18:20

1 stop23h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 16/7

19:20-07:05

1 stop18h 45m

£577

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Fri 14/11

16:55-20:25

2 stops19h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 29/11

17:10-07:20

2 stops22h 10m

£607

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Fri 14/11

06:35-00:55

3 stops34h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 29/11

23:25-22:05

2 stops30h 40m

£616

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Mon 3/11

17:05-15:20

2 stops38h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 27/11

11:00-09:10

2 stops54h 10m

£640

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Mon 3/11

22:35-21:30

2 stops38h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 10/11

19:05-21:05

2 stops34h 00m

£646

LondonKota Kinabalu

STN - BKI

STNBKI

London Stansted

Sat 28/6

17:55-19:25

3 stops42h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 9/7

17:55-14:05

3 stops27h 10m

£648

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Fri 4/7

18:40-00:30

1 stop22h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 15/7

01:30-15:00

1 stop20h 30m

£656

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Wed 1/10

09:30-21:30

2 stops29h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 29/10

11:00-06:45

2 stops27h 45m

£665

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Mon 3/11

13:55-10:00

2 stops36h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 27/11

22:00-18:25

2 stops28h 25m

£667

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Best time to book a flight to Kota Kinabalu

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Kota Kinabalu

When is the best time to book a flight 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 9 June 2025.

The price you pay for your flight to Kota Kinabalu may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 23 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Kota Kinabalu?

On average, a flight from London to Kota Kinabalu takes 23 hours 8 minutes. Flights to Kota Kinabalu 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 Kota Kinabalu?

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

Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From £852
China Eastern
China Eastern
From £503
China Southern
China Southern
From £604
Royal Brunei Airlines
Royal Brunei Airlines
From £771

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu?

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

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 13 June 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly 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
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

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
3,265 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

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
1,302 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

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
1,358 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

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
99 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

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
3,584 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

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.

FAQs about flying to Kota Kinabalu

Getting around Kota Kinabalu

There are minibus and van services which locals use to get around the town, and these are a budget-friendly option for travellers. Taxis are plentiful, but unlike the airport service, you will need to haggle to agree the fare you want to pay. The city is small and getting around on foot is relatively simple if you’re aware of traffic.

  • When is the best time to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

    Lying between the coast and Mount Kinabalu means that rain showers are an almost daily occurrence in the city. However, they are normally short and refreshing.  Temperatures are an average of 28C (82.4F) all year round, and the hottest months are April and May. January is the coolest month and also one of the best times to plan a visit to catch the Chinese New Year celebrations. Thanks to stable weather conditions, any time of year is perfect for a holiday in the city, though it is drier in February and March. Because weather is reasonably stable and the difference between wet and dry season is not marked, flights to the city don’t fluctuate in price much over the course of the year.  School holidays and the Chinese New Year combined with the dry season make the months of January to April slightly more expensive, while the ‘wet season’ from September to the beginning of January tends to be slightly cheaper.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu?

    Booking a flight to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is your only option if you intend on flying to Kota Kinabalu. It is only a 3.6 mi journey from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Kinabalu’s city center.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Kota Kinabalu 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 Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

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

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Kota Kinabalu?

    Kota Kinabalu is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Kota Kinabalu. One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu typically cost £7, while return flights cost around £25.

  • How much is a return flight to Kota Kinabalu?

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

  • Where does the fastest flight to Kota Kinabalu depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Kota Kinabalu, Southampton Eastleigh offers the quickest one-way flight (20 hours 10 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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