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

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 61% of one-stop itineraries from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights.

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

Shanghai (PVG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £588.

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

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 05m.

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

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 45m.

How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Departing from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu will take you 19h 30m. The distance from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu is about 6993 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

Flying on China Southern is currently your cheapest option to Kota Kinabalu, with prices starting at £418. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Eastern and Royal Brunei Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at £436 and £556, respectively. These flights start at 42% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What is the cheapest day to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

The most popular airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu are British Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines and China Southern. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu from London Heathrow?

Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from London Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kota Kinabalu from London Heathrow; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from London Heathrow per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights to the Kota Kinabalu airport from London Heathrow. It is only a 3.6 mi journey from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Kota Kinabalu’s city center.

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

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

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu.

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£308+ Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in November or January, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Saturday

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Round-trip from	£402
One-way from	£308
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	November
Average price	£649

China Southern
18/11-1/12
2 total stops
67h 30m total
London to Kota Kinabalu

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13/1
2 total stops
20h 05m total
London to Kota Kinabalu

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 September 2025.

Sat 4/1021:20LHR - BKI

1 stop19h 45mChina Eastern

Fri 17/1001:30BKI - LHR

1 stop24h 10mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/9£558

Sat 4/1022:10LHR - BKI

1 stop37h 10mChina Southern

Sat 18/1019:20BKI - LHR

1 stop30h 40mChina Southern

Deal found 16/9£573

Fri 31/1022:00LHR - BKI

1 stop36h 00mChina Southern

Sat 15/1119:05BKI - LHR

2 stops30h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 16/9£618

Fri 31/1016:55LHR - BKI

2 stops19h 30mRoyal Brunei Airlines

Sat 15/1117:10BKI - LHR

2 stops22h 10mRoyal Brunei Airlines

Deal found 16/9£643

Sat 4/1021:20LHR - BKI

1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 17/1001:30BKI - LHR

1 stop24h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9£647

Sat 4/1021:45LHR - BKI

2 stops40h 45mEtihad Airways

Sat 18/1011:45BKI - LHR

2 stops38h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 16/9£761

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Mon 9/322:00LHR - BKI

1 stop36h 00mChina Southern

Sat 21/319:05BKI - LHR

1 stop31h 30mChina Southern

Deal found 17/9£530

Mon 9/321:00LHR - BKI

1 stop19h 30mChina Eastern

Sat 21/301:30BKI - LHR

1 stop24h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 17/9£531

Fri 31/1016:55LHR - BKI

2 stops19h 30mRoyal Brunei Airlines

Sat 15/1117:10BKI - LHR

2 stops22h 10mRoyal Brunei Airlines

Deal found 16/9£643

Sat 4/1021:20LHR - BKI

1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 17/1001:30BKI - LHR

1 stop24h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9£647

Tue 3/321:00LHR - BKI

1 stop19h 30mChina Eastern

Fri 6/301:30BKI - LHR

1 stop24h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/9£550

Sat 4/1022:10LHR - BKI

1 stop37h 10mChina Southern

Sat 18/1019:20BKI - LHR

1 stop30h 40mChina Southern

Deal found 16/9£573

Mon 5/121:00LHR - BKI

1 stop19h 30mChina Eastern

Tue 13/101:30BKI - LHR

1 stop24h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 17/9£560

Fri 31/1022:00LHR - BKI

1 stop36h 00mChina Southern

Sat 15/1119:05BKI - LHR

2 stops30h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 16/9£618

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Sat 4/1021:20LHR - BKI

1 stop19h 45mChina Eastern

Fri 17/1001:30BKI - LHR

1 stop24h 10mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/9£558

Sat 4/1022:10LHR - BKI

1 stop37h 10mChina Southern

Sat 18/1019:20BKI - LHR

1 stop30h 40mChina Southern

Deal found 16/9£573

Sat 4/1021:20LHR - BKI

1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 17/1001:30BKI - LHR

1 stop24h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9£647

Sat 4/1021:45LHR - BKI

2 stops40h 45mEtihad Airways

Sat 18/1011:45BKI - LHR

2 stops38h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 16/9£761

Fri 31/1022:00LHR - BKI

1 stop36h 00mChina Southern

Sat 15/1119:05BKI - LHR

2 stops30h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 16/9£618

Fri 31/1016:55LHR - BKI

2 stops19h 30mRoyal Brunei Airlines

Sat 15/1117:10BKI - LHR

2 stops22h 10mRoyal Brunei Airlines

Deal found 16/9£643

One-way flights from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu
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Tue 13/120:25LHR - BKI

2 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£308

Sun 11/122:15LHR - BKI

3 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£317

Thu 15/122:15LHR - BKI

2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£339

Sun 12/1011:20LHR - BKI

3 stops40h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£346

Tue 14/1022:00LHR - BKI

2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£350

Tue 13/122:00LHR - BKI

1 stop36h 00mChina Southern

Deal found 15/9£371

Mon 12/122:00LHR - BKI

1 stop36h 00mChina Southern

Deal found 17/9£372

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Mon 9/3

22:00-18:00

1 stop36h 00m

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Sat 21/3

19:05-18:35

1 stop31h 30m

£530

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Mon 9/3

21:00-00:30

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Kota Kinabalu

Sat 21/3

01:30-17:30

1 stop24h 00m

£531

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LHR - BKI

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London Heathrow

Tue 3/3

21:00-00:30

1 stop19h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

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01:30-17:30

1 stop24h 00m

£550

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LHR - BKI

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London Heathrow

Mon 5/1

21:00-00:30

1 stop19h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 13/1

01:30-17:30

1 stop24h 00m

£560

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sat 4/10

22:10-18:20

1 stop37h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 18/10

19:20-19:00

1 stop30h 40m

£573

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Fri 31/10

22:00-18:00

1 stop36h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 15/11

19:05-17:55

2 stops30h 50m

£618

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Fri 31/10

16:55-20:25

2 stops19h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 15/11

17:10-07:20

2 stops22h 10m

£643

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sat 4/10

21:20-00:05

1 stop19h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 17/10

01:30-18:40

1 stop24h 10m

£647

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Tue 13/1

20:25-00:30

2 stops20h 05m

£308

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sun 11/1

22:15-11:10

3 stops28h 55m

£317

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How far ahead should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

The best time to book flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu is 72 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

It’s typically best to fly out from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 20% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, China Southern, andMalaysia Airlines from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,367 reviews

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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

1,367 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,367 reviews

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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

110 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,367 reviews

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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.

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

278 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,367 reviews

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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

7.2

Good

166 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,367 reviews

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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.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu from London Heathrow?
Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from London Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kota Kinabalu from London Heathrow; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from London Heathrow per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights to the Kota Kinabalu airport from London Heathrow. It is only a 3.6 mi journey from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Kota Kinabalu’s city center.
How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu?
Departing from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu will take you 19h 30m. The distance from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu is about 6993 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?
Flying on China Southern is currently your cheapest option to Kota Kinabalu, with prices starting at £418. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Eastern and Royal Brunei Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at £436 and £556, respectively. These flights start at 42% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow 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 Southern	Cheapest£418	Average£534	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
China Eastern	Cheapest£436	Average£489	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Royal Brunei Airlines	Cheapest£556	Average£675	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time84%	Search Royal Brunei Airlines flights
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest£614	Average£804	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
British Airways	Cheapest£627	Average£843	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest£646	Average£665	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in November or January, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Saturday

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