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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kota Kinabalu from £262

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 13/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — BKI
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Gatwick to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gatwick (LGW) 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 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£527

One-way from

£262

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£667
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 4/10-17/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 35m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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13/10
  • 13/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 50m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (£7 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 from Gatwick to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.

Sat 4/1018:00LGW - BKI
1 stop23h 05mChina Eastern
Fri 17/1001:30BKI - LGW
1 stop20h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/9£527
Tue 18/1110:30LGW - BKI
1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern
Sun 30/1101:30BKI - LGW
1 stop20h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/9£541
Fri 31/1010:30LGW - BKI
1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern
Fri 14/1101:30BKI - LGW
1 stop20h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/9£568
Thu 30/1010:30LGW - BKI
1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern
Wed 5/1101:30BKI - LGW
1 stop37h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/9£581
Wed 19/1109:50LGW - BKI
3 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1205:20BKI - LGW
3 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£618
Tue 18/1106:35LGW - BKI
3 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1205:20BKI - LGW
3 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£633
Fri 31/1010:30LGW - BKI
1 stop30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/1101:30BKI - LGW
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£634
Sat 4/1011:35LGW - BKI
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/1009:50BKI - LGW
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£683
Thu 20/1106:25LGW - BKI
2 stops31h 05mTurkish Airlines
Mon 1/1211:00BKI - LGW
2 stops30h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/9£694

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kota Kinabalu that are best for you.

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Gatwick

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Kota Kinabalu

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Sat 4/10

18:00-00:05

1 stop23h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 17/10

01:30-15:00

1 stop20h 30m

£527

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Tue 18/11

10:30-00:30

1 stop30h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 30/11

01:30-14:00

1 stop20h 30m

£541

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Thu 30/10

10:30-00:30

1 stop30h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 5/11

01:30-06:30

1 stop37h 00m

£581

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Mon 9/3

17:00-00:30

1 stop23h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 21/3

01:30-14:00

1 stop20h 30m

£585

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Wed 19/11

09:50-19:10

3 stops25h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 2/12

05:20-23:00

3 stops25h 40m

£618

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Wed 4/3

17:05-21:30

2 stops44h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 8/3

11:00-22:35

2 stops43h 35m

£669

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Mon 9/3

09:00-13:55

2 stops20h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 22/3

11:55-05:55

2 stops26h 00m

£681

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Sat 4/10

11:35-16:25

2 stops21h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 18/10

09:50-06:30

2 stops27h 40m

£683

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Tue 3/3

06:25-21:30

2 stops31h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 7/3

11:00-22:35

2 stops43h 35m

£685

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Mon 13/10

21:50-14:40

3 stops57h 50m

£262

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

Find hourly flight availability from Gatwick 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 17 September 2025.

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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 17 September 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kota Kinabalu, such as China Eastern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
166 reviews
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Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.2

Food

6.9

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 4
2.0
Mediocre

Jordan,Jun 2025

PHX - LAX

Bad. I completely lost my bags. And, I can't even get in contact with anyone to find them.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
166 reviews
China Eastern
7.2
Good
166 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.2

Food

6.9

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 4
2.0
Mediocre

Jordan,Jun 2025

PHX - LAX

Bad. I completely lost my bags. And, I can't even get in contact with anyone to find them.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Gatwick 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 Gatwick?

    Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Kota Kinabalu is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Kota Kinabalu from London Gatwick. Booking flights from London Gatwick to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from London Gatwick from 1 airline.

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

    China Eastern can get you from London Gatwick Airport to Kota Kinabalu in just under 23h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from London Gatwick Airport to Kota Kinabalu is about 6992 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    Currently priced at £368, China Eastern will fly you from London Gatwick Airport to Kota Kinabalu and back. In addition to China Eastern, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.

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

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Gatwick to Kota Kinabalu.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Gatwick to Kota Kinabalu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick 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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China EasternCheapest£368Average£572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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