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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kota Kinabalu from £332

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 10/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — BKI
5 Dec — 12 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 5 November 2025.

Wed 3/1210:30LGW - BKI
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1201:30BKI - LGW
2 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11£475
Tue 2/1210:30LGW - BKI
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1201:30BKI - LGW
2 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11£480
Mon 1/1217:00LGW - BKI
1 stop23h 30mChina Eastern
Fri 5/1201:30BKI - LGW
1 stop20h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/11£489
Wed 12/1110:30LGW - BKI
1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern
Wed 19/1101:30BKI - LGW
1 stop37h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/11£490
Wed 3/1210:30LGW - BKI
1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern
Tue 9/1201:30BKI - LGW
1 stop20h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/11£496
Mon 1/1217:00LGW - BKI
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1209:20BKI - LGW
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11£529
Tue 2/1210:30LGW - BKI
1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern
Sun 7/1201:30BKI - LGW
1 stop20h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/11£552

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 5 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£475

One-way from

£332

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£618
3/12-9/12
  • 3/12-9/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 67h 00m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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10/12
  • 10/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 45m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£79 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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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Kota Kinabalu

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Return

Price

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Wed 3/12

10:30-00:30

2 stops30h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 10/12

09:20-06:30

2 stops29h 10m

£521

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Mon 1/12

17:00-00:30

2 stops23h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 6/12

09:20-06:30

2 stops29h 10m

£529

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Tue 2/12

10:30-00:30

1 stop30h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 7/12

01:30-14:00

1 stop20h 30m

£552

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Tue 2/12

11:05-00:30

3 stops29h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 8/12

07:40-06:55

2 stops31h 15m

£589

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Thu 1/1

10:30-00:30

1 stop30h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 30/1

01:30-06:30

1 stop37h 00m

£616

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Wed 4/3

17:00-00:30

1 stop23h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 7/3

01:30-14:00

1 stop20h 30m

£624

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

£634

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Thu 1/1

09:55-00:30

1 stop30h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 30/1

01:45-17:20

2 stops23h 35m

£662

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Wed 10/12

16:00-00:55

3 stops24h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 20/12

15:05-05:35

2 stops22h 30m

£698

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Wed 4/3

06:25-21:30

2 stops31h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 8/3

11:00-22:35

2 stops43h 35m

£708

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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 5 November 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from London Gatwick Airport to Kota Kinabalu at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 34% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

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 5 November 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
174 reviews
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Food

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.1

Reviews

1 / 5
2.0
Mediocre

P R,Sept 2025

LGW - PVG

From check in to to the flight attendants, the staff of China Eastern were so rude. At check in, all staff had icy looks, and ours didn’t respond to any greetings or thank yous. Despite not at all leaning into the aisle, one flight attendant was repeatedly bolting up and down the aisle, and knocking me when passing by waking me up several times.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
174 reviews
China Eastern
7.2
Good
174 reviews
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Food

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.1

Reviews

1 / 5
2.0
Mediocre

P R,Sept 2025

LGW - PVG

From check in to to the flight attendants, the staff of China Eastern were so rude. At check in, all staff had icy looks, and ours didn’t respond to any greetings or thank yous. Despite not at all leaning into the aisle, one flight attendant was repeatedly bolting up and down the aisle, and knocking me when passing by waking me up several times.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 30h. 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 £450, 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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  • 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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Top airline flying from Gatwick to Kota Kinabalu

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China EasternCheapest£450Average£597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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