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Cheap flights from London to Kota Kinabalu from £541

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — BKI
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in February or November, booked 25 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

£541

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£660
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 3/11-27/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 10m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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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 13 June 2025.

Mon 3/1122:00LHR - BKI
1 stop36h 00mChina Southern
Thu 27/1119:05BKI - LHR
1 stop31h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 12/6£541
Fri 4/712:00LGW - BKI
1 stop23h 20mChina Southern
Tue 15/701:45BKI - LGW
1 stop36h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 11/6£577
Fri 14/1116:55LHR - BKI
2 stops19h 30mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Sat 29/1117:10BKI - LHR
2 stops22h 10mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 12/6£607
Sun 22/619:00LGW - BKI
1 stop22h 30mChina Eastern
Thu 26/601:30BKI - LGW
1 stop36h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/6£614
Fri 14/1106:35LGW - BKI
3 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/1123:25BKI - LGW
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6£616
Mon 3/1117:05LGW - BKI
2 stops38h 15mTurkish Airlines
Thu 27/1111:00BKI - LGW
2 stops54h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/6£640
Mon 3/1122:35LHR - BKI
2 stops38h 55mTurkish Airlines
Mon 10/1119:05BKI - LHR
2 stops34h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/6£646
Sat 28/617:55STN - BKI
3 stops42h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/717:55BKI - STN
3 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6£648
Wed 1/1009:30LHR - BKI
2 stops29h 00mEtihad Airways
Wed 29/1011:00BKI - LHR
2 stops27h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/6£665
Mon 3/1113:55LHR - BKI
2 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/1122:00BKI - LHR
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6£667
Sun 22/621:20LHR - BKI
1 stop20h 10mChina Eastern
Thu 26/601:30BKI - LHR
1 stop24h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/6£730
Sat 30/821:35LHR - BKI
1 stop18h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 13/912:40BKI - LHR
1 stop24h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 11/6£857

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Customise your flight search to find flights from London to Kota Kinabalu that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 13 June 2025.
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LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Mon 3/11

22:00-18:00

1 stop36h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 27/11

19:05-18:15

1 stop31h 10m

£541

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Fri 4/7

12:00-18:20

1 stop23h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 16/7

19:20-07:05

1 stop18h 45m

£577

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Fri 14/11

16:55-20:25

2 stops19h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 29/11

17:10-07:20

2 stops22h 10m

£607

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Fri 14/11

06:35-00:55

3 stops34h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 29/11

23:25-22:05

2 stops30h 40m

£616

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Mon 3/11

17:05-15:20

2 stops38h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 27/11

11:00-09:10

2 stops54h 10m

£640

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Mon 3/11

22:35-21:30

2 stops38h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 10/11

19:05-21:05

2 stops34h 00m

£646

LondonKota Kinabalu

STN - BKI

STNBKI

London Stansted

Sat 28/6

17:55-19:25

3 stops42h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 9/7

17:55-14:05

3 stops27h 10m

£648

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Fri 4/7

18:40-00:30

1 stop22h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 15/7

01:30-15:00

1 stop20h 30m

£656

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Wed 1/10

09:30-21:30

2 stops29h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 29/10

11:00-06:45

2 stops27h 45m

£665

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Mon 3/11

13:55-10:00

2 stops36h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 27/11

22:00-18:25

2 stops28h 25m

£667

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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 9 June 2025.

Booking 23 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?

Find hourly flight availability from London 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 13 June 2025.

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.

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 13 June 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from London to Kota Kinabalu, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Singapore Airlines and KLM. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,304 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
China Southern
7.5
Good
99 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

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 5 airlines. Kota Kinabalu is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Kota Kinabalu’s city center.

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

    According to our current data, China Southern (£541), Royal Brunei Airlines (£607), and China Eastern (£614) offers the cheapest pricing from London to Kota Kinabalu. China Southern is 23% 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.

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Top 5 airlines flying from London to Kota Kinabalu

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China EasternCheapest£370Average£517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest£445Average£552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest£567Average£690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest£627Average£777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£657Average£774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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