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Cheap flights from London to Kota Kinabalu from £262

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — BKI
20 Feb — 27 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from London to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 January 2026.

Sun 1/317:15
LHR
-
BKI
2 stops23h 15m
China Southern
Wed 11/319:05
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop31h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 19/1£463
Sat 7/317:00
LGW
-
BKI
1 stop18h 45m
China Eastern
Fri 13/301:30
BKI
-
LGW
1 stop20h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 20/1£481
Sun 1/318:15
STN
-
BKI
2 stops32h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/314:35
BKI
-
STN
3 stops40h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1£501
Thu 5/317:00
LGW
-
BKI
1 stop18h 45m
China Eastern
Sun 8/301:30
BKI
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 20/1£523
Thu 5/322:00
LHR
-
BKI
1 stop18h 30m
China Southern
Wed 25/301:45
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop24h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 20/1£539
Mon 9/322:00
LHR
-
BKI
1 stop18h 30m
China Southern
Sun 22/319:05
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop31h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 19/1£541
Sun 1/310:30
LGW
-
BKI
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Tue 10/301:30
BKI
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 19/1£549
Sat 7/322:00
LHR
-
BKI
1 stop36h 00m
China Southern
Fri 13/301:45
BKI
-
LHR
2 stops24h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 21/1£554
Thu 19/210:30
LGW
-
BKI
1 stop25h 15m
China Eastern
Sun 5/401:30
BKI
-
LGW
1 stop20h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 18/1£556
Mon 8/622:10
LHR
-
BKI
1 stop37h 10m
China Southern
Mon 22/619:20
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop30h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 19/1£558
Thu 5/321:00
LHR
-
BKI
1 stop27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/301:30
BKI
-
LHR
3 stops48h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£561
Mon 8/611:35
LGW
-
BKI
1 stop29h 55m
China Eastern
Sun 21/601:30
BKI
-
LGW
1 stop36h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 19/1£563

Find flight deals from London to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) 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 21 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£463

One-way from

£262

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£518
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 1/3-11/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 45m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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  • 12/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 00m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Sat 7/3

17:00-19:45

1 stop18h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 13/3

01:30-14:00

1 stop20h 30m

£481

LondonKota Kinabalu

STN - BKI

STNBKI

London Stansted

Sun 1/3

18:15-11:05

2 stops32h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 11/3

14:35-22:35

3 stops40h 00m

£501

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Thu 5/3

17:00-19:45

1 stop18h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 8/3

01:30-06:30

1 stop37h 00m

£523

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sat 7/3

22:00-18:00

1 stop36h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 13/3

01:45-18:35

1 stop24h 50m

£539

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Mon 9/3

10:30-00:30

1 stop30h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 21/3

01:30-06:30

1 stop37h 00m

£551

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Mon 8/6

11:35-00:30

1 stop29h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 21/6

01:30-06:40

1 stop36h 10m

£563

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Mon 1/6

21:35-21:35

1 stop17h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 28/6

16:20-05:55

1 stop20h 35m

£567

LondonKota Kinabalu

STN - BKI

STNBKI

London Stansted

Sat 14/3

08:50-00:55

3 stops32h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 28/3

23:25-20:25

2 stops29h 00m

£567

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Mon 1/6

21:35-22:55

1 stop18h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 1/7

05:20-16:35

1 stop18h 15m

£567

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Thu 5/3

22:00-00:30

1 stop18h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 8/3

01:45-18:35

1 stop24h 50m

£574

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Best time to book a flight from London to Kota Kinabalu

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 16 January 2026.

Booking 80 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London to Kota Kinabalu. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London to Kota Kinabalu?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Kota Kinabalu (average of £413). Flying from London to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of £795). 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 to Kota Kinabalu?

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

Share of one-stop return flights from London to Kota Kinabalu chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 55% of one-stop itineraries from London to Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from London to Kota Kinabalu, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Shanghai (PVG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £567.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London to Kota Kinabalu, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 35m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London to Kota Kinabalu, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 56m.

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 21 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, China Southern, andMalaysia Airlines from London to Kota Kinabalu by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,434 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,434 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
China Southern
7.3
Good
133 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
290 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
190 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from London 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?

    Most people fly into Kota Kinabalu (BKI) if they book a flight to Kota Kinabalu from London. On average, Kota Kinabalu has 0 inbound flights from London per day from 6 airlines. Kota Kinabalu is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Kota Kinabalu’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from London to Kota Kinabalu?

    For as low as £567, China Eastern can have you in Kota Kinabalu from London in 17h. There are 6993 mi between London and Kota Kinabalu. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, China Eastern (£437), Royal Brunei Airlines (£473), and China Southern (£473) offers the cheapest pricing from London to Kota Kinabalu. China Eastern is 38% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most popular routes from London to Kota Kinabalu?

    The most popular route from London to Kota Kinabalu is London Heathrow - Kota Kinabalu. You may also consider London Gatwick - Kota Kinabalu or London Stansted - Kota Kinabalu.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from London to Kota Kinabalu?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from London to Kota Kinabalu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London 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 to Kota Kinabalu?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Kota Kinabalu (average of £413). Flying from London to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of £795). 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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Top 6 airlines flying from London to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from London to Kota Kinabalu. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 21 January 2026.
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China EasternCheapest£437Average£600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest£473Average£661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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China SouthernCheapest£473Average£620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest£622Average£787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£655Average£761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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British AirwaysCheapest£746Average£875FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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