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

Guangzhou (CAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £726.

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

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 63% of one-stop itineraries from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights.

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 18m.

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: 18h 15m.

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 £466. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Royal Brunei Airlines and China Southern, with the lowest prices starting at £521 and £545, respectively. These flights start at 43% 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, Royal Brunei Airlines and China Southern. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu as you normally would.

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 5 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.

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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The best time to book flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu is 16 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu (average of £643). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,163). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu flights typically cost between £641 and £731 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £450 on China Southern (20 Nov–27 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific,China Southern, andChina Eastern 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.

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Jasper,Mar 2026

SFO - HKG

Food and comfort. Rice was kinda dry and hard. Ratio of protein to starch was menial.i probably found two chunks of chicken on the stew. Seats were tight. Very cramped. It was a bit warm during the flight. My check in baggage was separated from my connection ting flight. Had to wait a few hours in the airport, costing me extra cash for the driver to wait. I dont think ill be ever flying cathay pacific ever again.

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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 5 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 £466. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Royal Brunei Airlines and China Southern, with the lowest prices starting at £521 and £545, respectively. These flights start at 43% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu (average of £643). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,163). 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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China Eastern	Cheapest£466	Average£557	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Royal Brunei Airlines	Cheapest£521	Average£642	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time84%	Search Royal Brunei Airlines flights
China Southern	Cheapest£545	Average£639	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest£615	Average£973	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest£708	Average£796	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights

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The best time to book flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu is 16 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.

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How much does it cost for a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu flights typically cost between £641 and £731 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £450 on China Southern (20 Nov–27 Nov).

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

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 63% 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?

Guangzhou (CAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £726.

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: 18h 15m.

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 18m.

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London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu flights typically cost between £641 and £731 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £450 on China Southern (20 Nov–27 Nov).