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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kota Kinabalu from £328

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 26/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — BKI
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
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 4 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£654

One-way from

£328

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£583
21/9-4/10
  • 21/9-4/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 53h 50m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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26/9
  • 26/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 25m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£48 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£19 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 4 July 2025.

Sun 21/911:25LGW - BKI
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/1009:05BKI - LGW
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7£654
Thu 31/712:00LGW - BKI
1 stop31h 30mChina Southern
Sat 16/803:30BKI - LGW
1 stop34h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 2/7£881
Sun 17/819:00LGW - BKI
1 stop22h 30mChina Eastern
Sat 23/801:30BKI - LGW
1 stop36h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/7£1,181
Sun 17/814:55LGW - BKI
2 stops23h 40mQatar Airways
Sun 24/805:20BKI - LGW
2 stops39h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/7£1,232

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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 4 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kota Kinabalu that are best for you.

Fly from

Gatwick

Fly to

Kota Kinabalu

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Sun 21/9

11:25-19:25

2 stops25h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 4/10

09:05-06:55

2 stops28h 50m

£654

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Thu 31/7

12:00-02:30

1 stop31h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 17/8

19:20-06:50

1 stop18h 30m

£881

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Sun 17/8

19:00-00:30

1 stop22h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 23/8

01:30-06:40

1 stop36h 10m

£1,181

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Sun 17/8

14:55-21:35

2 stops23h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 24/8

05:20-13:25

2 stops39h 05m

£1,232

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Fri 1/8

16:10-00:40

3 stops25h 30m

£652

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Fri 1/8

12:00-02:30

1 stop31h 30m

£812

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Deals found on 2/7

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

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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 4 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kota Kinabalu, such as Emirates, China Southern, andTurkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,287 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
7.6
Good
100 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,895 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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 Eastern
7.1
Good
152 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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 2 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at £881, 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 £1,007 and £1,087, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Kota Kinabalu one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from London Gatwick Airport to Kota Kinabalu are China Southern (£716), China Eastern (£760), and Emirates (£944).

  • 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Gatwick to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Gatwick to Kota Kinabalu. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 4 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest£368Average£542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest£435Average£804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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