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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kota Kinabalu from £266

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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — BKI
18 Feb — 25 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 19 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£497

One-way from

£266

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£520
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 4/3-10/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 00m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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4/3
  • 4/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 25m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£22 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£26 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 19 January 2026.

Wed 4/317:00
LGW
-
BKI
1 stop23h 30m
China Eastern
Tue 10/301:30
BKI
-
LGW
1 stop20h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 18/1£497
Mon 16/210:30
LGW
-
BKI
1 stop25h 15m
China Eastern
Sun 1/320:45
BKI
-
LGW
1 stop25h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 18/1£522
Sun 3/512:35
LGW
-
BKI
2 stops28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 17/501:15
BKI
-
LGW
2 stops36h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1£529
Sun 1/310:30
LGW
-
BKI
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Tue 10/301:30
BKI
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 19/1£551
Tue 17/210:30
LGW
-
BKI
1 stop25h 15m
China Eastern
Sun 1/320:45
BKI
-
LGW
1 stop25h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 18/1£553
Thu 19/210:30
LGW
-
BKI
1 stop25h 15m
China Eastern
Sun 5/401:30
BKI
-
LGW
1 stop20h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 18/1£558
Mon 8/611:35
LGW
-
BKI
1 stop29h 55m
China Eastern
Sun 21/601:30
BKI
-
LGW
1 stop36h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 19/1£564
Tue 3/313:05
LGW
-
BKI
2 stops28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/320:20
BKI
-
LGW
2 stops23h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1£570
Tue 3/310:30
LGW
-
BKI
1 stop25h 15m
China Eastern
Mon 9/301:30
BKI
-
LGW
1 stop20h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 16/1£576
Mon 16/210:30
LGW
-
BKI
1 stop25h 15m
China Eastern
Mon 2/301:30
BKI
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 18/1£577
Wed 4/310:30
LGW
-
BKI
1 stop37h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/319:40
BKI
-
LGW
2 stops24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1£585

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Gatwick to Kota Kinabalu that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 19 January 2026.
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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Wed 18/2

10:30-00:30

1 stop30h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 1/3

01:30-14:00

1 stop20h 30m

£553

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Tue 17/2

17:00-19:45

1 stop18h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 1/3

01:30-14:00

1 stop20h 30m

£553

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Thu 5/3

10:30-19:45

1 stop25h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 8/3

01:30-06:30

1 stop37h 00m

£553

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Mon 9/3

10:30-00:30

1 stop30h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 21/3

01:30-06:30

1 stop37h 00m

£553

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Wed 18/2

10:30-00:30

1 stop30h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 1/3

20:45-14:00

1 stop25h 15m

£553

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Mon 8/6

11:35-00:30

1 stop29h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 21/6

01:30-06:40

1 stop36h 10m

£564

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Wed 18/2

10:30-00:30

1 stop30h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 2/3

01:30-06:30

1 stop37h 00m

£607

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Mon 6/4

12:00-18:20

1 stop23h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 23/4

19:20-07:05

1 stop18h 45m

£629

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Wed 17/6

18:25-00:30

1 stop23h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 14/7

01:30-15:00

1 stop20h 30m

£629

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Wed 4/3

13:50-22:15

2 stops24h 25m

£266

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Kota Kinabalu

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

Share of one-stop return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kota Kinabalu chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of one-stop itineraries from London Gatwick Airport to Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kota Kinabalu, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Shanghai (PVG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £569.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kota Kinabalu, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 56m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kota Kinabalu, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Singapore (SIN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 22m.

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 19 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kota Kinabalu, such as Singapore Airlines and China Eastern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,433 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,433 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,433 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
190 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,433 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

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 2 different airlines.

  • 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 30h. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from London Gatwick Airport to Kota Kinabalu is about 6992 mi.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Gatwick to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest£438Average£582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£762Average£848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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