How long is the flight from London to Kota Kinabalu?

For as low as £914, China Southern can have you in Kota Kinabalu from London in 21h 15m. There are 6973 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 (£368), China Southern (£418), and Royal Brunei Airlines (£556) offers the cheapest pricing from London to Kota Kinabalu. China Eastern is 48% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London to Kota Kinabalu flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings 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 routes from London to Kota Kinabalu?

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

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

Consider British Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines or China Southern when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from London to Kota Kinabalu.

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.

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.

£252+ Cheap Flights from London to Kota Kinabalu

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in October or November, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from London to Kota Kinabalu

Round-trip from	£402
One-way from	£252
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	£667

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2 total stops
67h 30m total
London to Kota Kinabalu

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56h 05m total
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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 17 September 2025.

Tue 18/1122:00LHR - BKI

1 stop36h 00mChina Southern

Mon 1/1219:05BKI - LHR

1 stop31h 30mChina Southern

Deal found 15/9£402

Tue 18/1122:00LHR - BKI

1 stop36h 00mChina Southern

Wed 3/1219:05BKI - LHR

1 stop31h 30mChina Southern

Deal found 15/9£471

Mon 17/1121:30LHR - BKI

2 stops60h 30mChina Southern

Mon 1/1219:05BKI - LHR

1 stop31h 30mChina Southern

Deal found 15/9£487

Wed 19/1122:00LHR - BKI

1 stop36h 00mChina Southern

Tue 2/1219:05BKI - LHR

1 stop31h 30mChina Southern

Deal found 15/9£504

Wed 19/1121:00LHR - BKI

1 stop19h 30mChina Eastern

Mon 1/1201:30BKI - LHR

1 stop24h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/9£504

Tue 18/1122:00LHR - BKI

1 stop36h 00mChina Southern

Sun 30/1119:05BKI - LHR

2 stops30h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 15/9£516

Wed 19/1122:00LHR - BKI

1 stop36h 00mChina Southern

Wed 3/1219:05BKI - LHR

1 stop31h 30mChina Southern

Deal found 15/9£526

Sat 4/1018:00LGW - BKI

1 stop23h 05mChina Eastern

Fri 17/1001:30BKI - LGW

1 stop20h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/9£527

Tue 18/1121:00LHR - BKI

1 stop19h 30mChina Eastern

Sun 30/1101:30BKI - LHR

1 stop24h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/9£529

Tue 14/1016:35STN - BKI

3 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/1012:15BKI - STN

3 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£529

Wed 19/1121:00LHR - BKI

1 stop19h 30mChina Eastern

Tue 2/1201:30BKI - LHR

1 stop24h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/9£530

Tue 18/1110:30LGW - BKI

1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern

Sun 30/1101:30BKI - LGW

1 stop20h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/9£541

Best flights from London to Kota Kinabalu
Discover carefully curated flight deals from London to Kota Kinabalu that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Tue 18/1122:00LHR - BKI

1 stop36h 00mChina Southern

Sun 30/1119:05BKI - LHR

2 stops30h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 15/9£516

Sat 4/1018:00LGW - BKI

1 stop23h 05mChina Eastern

Fri 17/1001:30BKI - LGW

1 stop20h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/9£527

Tue 14/1016:35STN - BKI

3 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/1012:15BKI - STN

3 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£529

Wed 4/317:05LGW - BKI

2 stops44h 25mTurkish Airlines

Sun 8/311:00BKI - LGW

2 stops43h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/9£669

Mon 9/309:00LGW - BKI

2 stops20h 55mQatar Airways

Sun 22/311:55BKI - LGW

2 stops26h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9£681

Sat 4/1021:10STN - BKI

2 stops41h 20mEmirates

Sat 18/1011:45BKI - STN

2 stops32h 10mEmirates

Deal found 16/9£831

Tue 18/1117:05LCY - BKI

2 stops21h 15mKLM

Mon 1/1219:05BKI - LCY

2 stops20h 10mKLM

Deal found 15/9£914

Wed 19/1122:00LHR - BKI

1 stop36h 00mChina Southern

Wed 3/1219:05BKI - LHR

1 stop31h 30mChina Southern

Deal found 15/9£526

Tue 18/1110:30LGW - BKI

1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern

Sun 30/1101:30BKI - LGW

1 stop20h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/9£541

Tue 18/1123:20STN - BKI

2 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/1206:00BKI - STN

2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£579

Fri 21/1121:30LHR - BKI

2 stops36h 30mChina Southern

Mon 1/1219:05BKI - LHR

1 stop31h 30mChina Southern

Deal found 15/9£537

Tue 3/321:00LHR - BKI

1 stop19h 30mChina Eastern

Fri 6/301:30BKI - LHR

1 stop24h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/9£550

Mon 9/317:00LGW - BKI

1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sat 21/301:30BKI - LGW

1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£585

Mon 17/1122:00LHR - BKI

1 stop36h 00mChina Southern

Tue 2/1219:05BKI - LHR

1 stop31h 30mChina Southern

Deal found 15/9£546

Sat 4/1021:20LHR - BKI

1 stop19h 45mChina Eastern

Fri 17/1001:30BKI - LHR

1 stop24h 10mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/9£559

Tue 3/306:25LGW - BKI

2 stops31h 05mTurkish Airlines

Sat 7/311:00BKI - LGW

2 stops43h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 14/9£685

Wed 19/1109:55LHR - BKI

3 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/1219:05BKI - LHR

1 stop31h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£587

Thu 30/1010:30LGW - BKI

1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern

Wed 5/1101:30BKI - LGW

1 stop37h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/9£581

Fri 21/1122:00LHR - BKI

1 stop36h 00mChina Southern

Sun 30/1119:05BKI - LHR

2 stops54h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 15/9£600

Wed 19/1109:50LGW - BKI

3 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/1205:20BKI - LGW

3 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£618

Sat 25/1013:55STN - BKI

3 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1120:00BKI - STN

2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£618

Fri 31/1022:00LHR - BKI

1 stop36h 00mChina Southern

Sat 15/1119:05BKI - LHR

2 stops30h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 16/9£619

Wed 19/1121:30LHR - BKI

2 stops60h 30mChina Southern

Sun 30/1119:05BKI - LHR

1 stop31h 30mChina Southern

Deal found 15/9£621

Sat 4/1011:35LGW - BKI

2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 18/1009:50BKI - LGW

2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£683

Tue 3/318:55LCY - BKI

2 stops42h 15mKLM

Sat 7/319:05BKI - LCY

2 stops32h 30mKLM

Deal found 14/9£1,148

Thu 30/1020:05LCY - BKI

2 stops41h 05mKLM

Thu 6/1119:05BKI - LCY

2 stops20h 10mKLM

Deal found 15/9£1,279

Fri 24/1006:05STN - BKI

3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 2/108:35BKI - STN

3 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£818

Thu 30/1014:05STN - BKI

2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1117:00BKI - STN

2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£831

Fri 31/1017:05LCY - BKI

2 stops20h 05mKLM

Sat 15/1119:05BKI - LCY

2 stops30h 15mKLM

Deal found 15/9£1,480

Fri 31/1020:15STN - BKI

2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sat 15/1111:00BKI - STN

2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£884

Last-minute flights from London to Kota Kinabalu
Discover last-minute flight deals from London to Kota Kinabalu. Data last updated 17 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sat 4/1018:00LGW - BKI

1 stop23h 05mChina Eastern

Fri 17/1001:30BKI - LGW

1 stop20h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/9£527

Sat 4/1021:20LHR - BKI

1 stop19h 45mChina Eastern

Fri 17/1001:30BKI - LHR

1 stop24h 10mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/9£559

Sat 4/1022:10LHR - BKI

1 stop37h 10mChina Southern

Sat 18/1019:20BKI - LHR

1 stop30h 40mChina Southern

Deal found 16/9£573

Tue 14/1017:20LGW - BKI

3 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/1012:15BKI - LGW

2 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£507

Tue 14/1021:00LHR - BKI

2 stops38h 20mChina Southern

Tue 21/1019:20BKI - LHR

1 stop30h 40mChina Southern

Deal found 14/9£514

Tue 14/1020:55LHR - BKI

2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/1022:20BKI - LHR

2 stops47h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£614

Sat 25/1022:00LHR - BKI

2 stops43h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1111:55BKI - LHR

2 stops39h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£507

Sat 25/1022:10LHR - BKI

1 stop36h 50mChina Southern

Wed 5/1119:05BKI - LHR

1 stop31h 30mChina Southern

Deal found 14/9£548

Wed 29/1021:30LHR - BKI

2 stops36h 30mChina Southern

Wed 5/1119:05BKI - LHR

1 stop31h 30mChina Southern

Deal found 14/9£572

Thu 30/1010:30LGW - BKI

1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern

Wed 5/1101:30BKI - LGW

1 stop37h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/9£581

Thu 30/1021:05LHR - BKI

3 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1119:05BKI - LHR

1 stop31h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£585

Fri 31/1010:30LGW - BKI

1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern

Fri 14/1101:30BKI - LGW

1 stop20h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/9£568

One-way flights from London to Kota Kinabalu
Search for one-way flight options from London to Kota Kinabalu. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Sun 11/117:25STN - BKI

2 stops56h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£252

Mon 13/1021:50LGW - BKI

3 stops57h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£262

Thu 15/113:30STN - BKI

3 stops46h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£263

Sun 12/1021:50LGW - BKI

3 stops57h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£266

Sun 11/114:35LGW - BKI

3 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£281

Fri 9/116:20STN - BKI

2 stops51h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£284

Fri 9/117:00LGW - BKI

2 stops50h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£304

Thu 15/113:25LGW - BKI

2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£306

Tue 13/117:40LHR - BKI

2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£308

Sun 11/122:15LHR - BKI

3 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£315

Mon 12/116:25LGW - BKI

3 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£323

Tue 6/120:25LHR - BKI

2 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£323

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LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Tue 18/11

22:00-18:00

1 stop36h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 30/11

19:05-17:55

2 stops30h 50m

£516

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Wed 19/11

22:00-18:00

1 stop36h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 3/12

19:05-18:35

1 stop31h 30m

£526

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Sat 4/10

18:00-00:05

1 stop23h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 17/10

01:30-15:00

1 stop20h 30m

£527

LondonKota Kinabalu

STN - BKI

STNBKI

London Stansted

Tue 14/10

16:35-00:40

3 stops25h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 21/10

12:15-19:50

3 stops38h 35m

£529

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Fri 21/11

21:30-18:00

2 stops36h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 1/12

19:05-18:35

1 stop31h 30m

£537

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Tue 18/11

10:30-00:30

1 stop30h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 30/11

01:30-14:00

1 stop20h 30m

£541

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Mon 17/11

22:00-18:00

1 stop36h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 2/12

19:05-18:35

1 stop31h 30m

£546

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Tue 3/3

21:00-00:30

1 stop19h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 6/3

01:30-17:30

1 stop24h 00m

£550

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

£559

LondonKota Kinabalu

STN - BKI

STNBKI

London Stansted

Tue 18/11

23:20-19:55

2 stops36h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 1/12

06:00-22:15

2 stops24h 15m

£579

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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?

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 time of day to fly from LON to BKI?

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

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

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 53% of one-stop itineraries from London to Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights.

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

Shanghai (PVG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £536.

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

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

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Kota Kinabalu

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

1,365 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.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,365 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,365 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 Southern

7.5

Good

110 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,365 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

1,365 reviews

Check prices

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

1,365 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.

Related info for your journey

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 £914, China Southern can have you in Kota Kinabalu from London in 21h 15m. There are 6973 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 (£368), China Southern (£418), and Royal Brunei Airlines (£556) offers the cheapest pricing from London to Kota Kinabalu. China Eastern is 48% 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 Gatwick - Kota Kinabalu. You may also consider London Heathrow - Kota Kinabalu or London City - 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.

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Top 6 airlines flying from London to Kota Kinabalu

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
China Eastern	Cheapest£368	Average£531	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
China Southern	Cheapest£418	Average£534	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Royal Brunei Airlines	Cheapest£556	Average£676	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time84%	Search Royal Brunei Airlines flights
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest£615	Average£804	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
British Airways	Cheapest£628	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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Cheap flights from London to Kota Kinabalu from £252

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 11/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in October or November, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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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 17 September 2025.