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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu from £497

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — BKI
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in November or March, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Heathrow (LHR) 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 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£517

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£805
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 28/5-3/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 15m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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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 29 April 2025.

Sun 2/1122:00LHR - BKI
1 stop36h 00mChina Southern
Tue 11/1119:05BKI - LHR
1 stop31h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 28/4£497
Wed 28/521:20LHR - BKI
1 stop18h 40mChina Eastern
Tue 3/600:05BKI - LHR
1 stop25h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 28/4£517
Thu 12/622:15LHR - BKI
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/614:50BKI - LHR
3 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4£588
Thu 12/621:35LHR - BKI
1 stop18h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Thu 19/612:40BKI - LHR
1 stop24h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 28/4£608
Sun 2/1117:15LHR - BKI
2 stops18h 10mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Tue 11/1108:45BKI - LHR
2 stops30h 35mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 28/4£645
Thu 9/1018:00LHR - BKI
2 stops20h 30mTurkish Airlines
Tue 14/1011:00BKI - LHR
2 stops35h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 28/4£679
Mon 3/1115:30LHR - BKI
2 stops18h 50mQatar Airways
Mon 10/1119:05BKI - LHR
2 stops25h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/4£689
Sun 24/811:25LHR - BKI
1 stop25h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sun 31/812:15BKI - LHR
1 stop58h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 28/4£934
Mon 2/621:10LHR - BKI
1 stop18h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 10/617:45BKI - LHR
1 stop18h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 28/4£1,197
Tue 4/1115:45LHR - BKI
2 stops21h 25mKLM
Sun 9/1119:05BKI - LHR
2 stops20h 35mKLM
Deal found 28/4£1,338

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

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Return

Price

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Wed 28/5

21:20-23:00

1 stop18h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 3/6

00:05-18:40

1 stop25h 35m

£517

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Wed 28/5

22:10-18:20

1 stop37h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 4/6

19:20-18:05

2 stops29h 45m

£525

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Thu 12/6

22:15-11:15

2 stops30h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 19/6

14:50-19:30

3 stops35h 40m

£588

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Thu 12/6

21:35-21:35

1 stop17h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 19/6

15:00-05:55

1 stop21h 55m

£608

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Thu 9/10

18:00-21:30

2 stops20h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 14/10

11:00-15:05

2 stops35h 05m

£679

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sun 24/8

11:25-19:25

1 stop25h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 31/8

12:15-15:45

1 stop58h 30m

£934

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sun 24/8

08:05-11:55

2 stops20h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 31/8

22:20-18:00

2 stops26h 40m

£971

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Mon 2/6

21:10-22:55

1 stop18h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 10/6

17:45-05:25

1 stop18h 40m

£1,197

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Deals found on 28/4

Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu is 43 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Heathrow 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 29 April 2025.

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.

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 29 April 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
China Southern
7.5
Good
96 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,561 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,788 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
254 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Heathrow 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 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.

  • 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 £517. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Southern and Malaysia Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at £525 and £608, respectively. These flights start at 31% 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 EasternCheapest£446Average£502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest£577Average£664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£642Average£787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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