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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kota Kinabalu from £482

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — BKI
5 May — 12 May1
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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£482

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£601
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 4/6-12/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 05m 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 30 April 2025.

Wed 4/611:35LGW - BKI
1 stop28h 25mChina Eastern
Thu 12/601:30BKI - LGW
1 stop20h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 29/4£482
Fri 13/611:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/601:30BKI - LGW
1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£595
Fri 13/614:00LGW - BKI
2 stops24h 30mTurkish Airlines
Fri 20/611:00BKI - LGW
2 stops42h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/4£640
Thu 10/712:00LGW - BKI
1 stop23h 20mChina Southern
Sun 20/719:20BKI - LGW
1 stop18h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 29/4£714
Mon 7/721:45LGW - BKI
2 stops29h 15mEmirates
Sun 20/711:00BKI - LGW
2 stops27h 20mEmirates
Deal found 29/4£983
Thu 10/710:15LGW - BKI
1 stop27h 45mSingapore Airlines
Tue 2/912:15BKI - LGW
1 stop49h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 29/4£1,027
Thu 18/1208:40LGW - BKI
2 stops22h 40mQatar Airways
Thu 1/116:05BKI - LGW
2 stops22h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/4£1,582

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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

Wed 4/6

11:35-23:00

1 stop28h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 12/6

01:30-15:10

1 stop20h 40m

£482

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Fri 13/6

11:35-00:30

1 stop29h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 19/6

01:30-15:10

1 stop20h 40m

£595

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Fri 13/6

14:00-21:30

2 stops24h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 20/6

11:00-22:20

2 stops42h 20m

£640

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Thu 10/7

12:00-18:20

1 stop23h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 20/7

19:20-06:50

1 stop18h 30m

£714

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Mon 7/7

21:45-10:00

2 stops29h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 20/7

11:00-07:20

2 stops27h 20m

£983

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Thu 10/7

10:15-21:00

1 stop27h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 2/9

12:15-06:25

1 stop49h 10m

£1,027

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Deals found on 29/4

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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 30 April 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 30 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
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Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
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Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
China Southern
7.5
Good
96 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,790 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
China Eastern
7.1
Good
148 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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.

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

    Currently priced at £482, 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. Search Cheapflights for deals from Turkish Airlines and China Southern - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £640 and £714, respectively. China Eastern is priced at 27% 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.

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Top airline flying from Gatwick to Kota Kinabalu

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China EasternCheapest£438Average£582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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