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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kota Kinabalu from £580

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — BKI
17 Jun — 24 Jun1
1 adult

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 12 June 2025.

Round-trip from

£580

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£501
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 4/7-15/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 40m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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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 12 June 2025.

Fri 4/712:00LGW - BKI
1 stop23h 20mChina Southern
Tue 15/701:45BKI - LGW
1 stop36h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 11/6£580
Sun 22/619:00LGW - BKI
1 stop22h 30mChina Eastern
Thu 26/601:30BKI - LGW
1 stop36h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/6£618
Fri 14/1106:35LGW - BKI
3 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/1123:25BKI - LGW
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6£619
Mon 3/1117:05LGW - BKI
2 stops38h 15mTurkish Airlines
Thu 27/1111:00BKI - LGW
2 stops54h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/6£644
Sun 22/610:05LGW - BKI
2 stops28h 25mEmirates
Fri 27/607:00BKI - LGW
2 stops31h 20mEmirates
Deal found 10/6£836
Wed 1/1010:15LGW - BKI
1 stop18h 00mSingapore Airlines
Wed 29/1020:05BKI - LGW
1 stop18h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/6£953
Fri 29/814:55LGW - BKI
2 stops26h 45mQatar Airways
Fri 12/916:20BKI - LGW
2 stops21h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/6£1,039

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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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Fri 4/7

12:00-18:20

1 stop23h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 15/7

01:45-07:05

1 stop36h 20m

£580

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Sun 22/6

19:00-00:30

1 stop22h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 26/6

01:30-06:40

1 stop36h 10m

£618

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

£619

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

£644

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Sun 22/6

10:05-21:30

2 stops28h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 27/6

07:00-07:20

2 stops31h 20m

£836

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Mon 3/11

09:20-11:30

1 stop18h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 27/11

12:30-06:25

1 stop25h 55m

£843

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Fri 29/8

14:55-00:40

2 stops26h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 12/9

16:20-06:40

2 stops21h 20m

£1,039

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Sat 21/6

10:05-21:30

2 stops28h 25m

£635

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Deals found on 12/6

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

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 12 June 2025.

When flying from London Gatwick Airport to Kota Kinabalu, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 12 June 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and China Southern from London to Kota Kinabalu have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,264 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
3,264 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,264 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
3,264 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
3,264 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
3,264 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,848 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,264 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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.

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.

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

    Currently priced at £580, China Southern will fly you from London Gatwick Airport to Kota Kinabalu and back. In addition to China Southern, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from China Eastern and Turkish Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £618 and £818, respectively. China Southern is priced at 15% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to Kota Kinabalu?

    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£372Average£547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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