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 00m.

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 £607.

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 39m.

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

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 66% of one-stop itineraries from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights.

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

Departing from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu will take you 36h 30m. The distance from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu is about 6993 mi.

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

Flying on China Eastern is currently your cheapest option to Kota Kinabalu, with prices starting at £447. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Southern and Royal Brunei Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at £460 and £569, respectively. These flights start at 40% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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 Malaysia Airlines, China Eastern 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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Average price	£689

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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 28 October 2025.

Wed 26/1117:40LHR - BKI

2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/1201:30BKI - LHR

2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10£447

Wed 3/1222:00LHR - BKI

1 stop36h 00mChina Southern

Thu 11/1219:05BKI - LHR

1 stop31h 30mChina Southern

Deal found 27/10£507

Wed 26/1121:30LHR - BKI

2 stops36h 30mChina Southern

Wed 3/1219:05BKI - LHR

1 stop31h 30mChina Southern

Deal found 27/10£521

Wed 19/1121:30LHR - BKI

2 stops36h 30mChina Southern

Wed 10/1219:05BKI - LHR

1 stop31h 30mChina Southern

Deal found 27/10£527

Wed 12/1108:50LHR - BKI

2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 20/1111:50BKI - LHR

2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10£579

Wed 19/1121:00LHR - BKI

1 stop19h 30mChina Eastern

Tue 9/1201:30BKI - LHR

1 stop24h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 27/10£591

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Tue 3/321:30LHR - BKI

2 stops36h 30mChina Southern

Wed 18/319:05BKI - LHR

1 stop31h 30mChina Southern

Deal found 26/10£522

Wed 12/1108:50LHR - BKI

2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 20/1111:50BKI - LHR

2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10£579

Mon 12/122:00LHR - BKI

1 stop36h 00mChina Southern

Mon 19/119:05BKI - LHR

1 stop31h 30mChina Southern

Deal found 26/10£559

Mon 9/321:30LHR - BKI

2 stops36h 30mChina Southern

Sun 22/319:05BKI - LHR

1 stop31h 30mChina Southern

Deal found 26/10£564

Wed 26/1121:00LHR - BKI

1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/1201:30BKI - LHR

2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10£629

Wed 3/1208:50LHR - BKI

2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/1209:20BKI - LHR

2 stops37h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10£638

Mon 23/322:00LHR - BKI

1 stop36h 00mChina Southern

Fri 3/419:20BKI - LHR

2 stops29h 45mChina Southern

Deal found 26/10£628

Wed 12/1122:00LHR - BKI

1 stop36h 00mChina Southern

Thu 20/1119:05BKI - LHR

1 stop31h 30mChina Southern

Deal found 27/10£634

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Wed 12/1108:50LHR - BKI

2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 20/1111:50BKI - LHR

2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10£579

Wed 19/1121:30LHR - BKI

2 stops36h 30mChina Southern

Wed 10/1219:05BKI - LHR

1 stop31h 30mChina Southern

Deal found 27/10£527

Wed 19/1121:00LHR - BKI

1 stop19h 30mChina Eastern

Tue 9/1201:30BKI - LHR

1 stop24h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 27/10£591

Wed 19/1119:20LHR - BKI

2 stops30h 15mEtihad Airways

Wed 10/1211:00BKI - LHR

2 stops33h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 27/10£617

Wed 26/1117:40LHR - BKI

2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/1201:30BKI - LHR

2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10£447

Wed 26/1121:30LHR - BKI

2 stops36h 30mChina Southern

Wed 3/1219:05BKI - LHR

1 stop31h 30mChina Southern

Deal found 27/10£521

One-way flights from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu
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Thu 5/216:35LHR - BKI

2 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10£300

Tue 3/220:30LHR - BKI

3 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10£331

Thu 19/219:00LHR - BKI

2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/10£347

Sun 8/222:15LHR - BKI

2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10£365

Thu 19/222:00LHR - BKI

1 stop36h 00mChina Southern

Deal found 26/10£371

Tue 13/122:00LHR - BKI

1 stop36h 00mChina Southern

Deal found 27/10£374

Wed 4/221:10LHR - BKI

2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10£381

Fri 6/221:00LHR - BKI

3 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10£385

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19:05-18:35

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Mon 12/1

22:00-18:00

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19:05-18:35

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21:30-18:00

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Kota Kinabalu

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19:05-18:35

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Wed 12/11

08:50-14:05

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Kota Kinabalu

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11:50-14:30

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£579

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LHR - BKI

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Mon 23/3

22:00-18:00

1 stop36h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 3/4

19:20-18:05

2 stops29h 45m

£628

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LHR - BKI

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London Heathrow

Wed 26/11

21:00-08:00

1 stop27h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 2/12

01:30-15:55

2 stops22h 25m

£629

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

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London Heathrow

Wed 12/11

22:00-18:00

1 stop36h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 20/11

19:05-18:35

1 stop31h 30m

£634

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LHR - BKI

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London Heathrow

Wed 3/12

08:50-15:55

2 stops23h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 11/12

09:20-14:30

2 stops37h 10m

£638

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Thu 5/2

16:35-14:05

2 stops37h 30m

£300

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LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

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Thu 19/2

19:00-11:05

2 stops32h 05m

£347

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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 month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu (average of £427). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu in August is currently the most expensive (average of £667). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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 31% 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

1,388 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

1,388 reviews

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8.1

Very Good

1,388 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

7.4

Good

117 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,388 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.

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

278 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,388 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 Eastern

7.2

Good

174 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,388 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.

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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 36h 30m. The distance from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu is about 6993 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?
Flying on China Eastern is currently your cheapest option to Kota Kinabalu, with prices starting at £447. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Southern and Royal Brunei Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at £460 and £569, respectively. These flights start at 40% 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu (average of £427). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu in August is currently the most expensive (average of £667). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
China Eastern	Cheapest£447	Average£496	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
China Southern	Cheapest£460	Average£547	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Royal Brunei Airlines	Cheapest£569	Average£667	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time84%	Search Royal Brunei Airlines flights
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest£631	Average£815	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
British Airways	Cheapest£642	Average£863	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest£661	Average£681	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights

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