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Cheap flights from London to Kota Kinabalu from £270

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 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — BKI
6 Feb — 13 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 7 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£453

One-way from

£270

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£515
19/2-26/2
  • 19/2-26/2
  • 5 total stops
  • 73h 15m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 8/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 30m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£20 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£25 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 7 January 2026.

Thu 19/217:20STN - BKI
3 stops41h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 26/222:40BKI - STN
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1£453
Sun 8/218:15STN - BKI
2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/205:20BKI - STN
2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£489
Mon 19/121:30LHR - BKI
2 stops36h 30mChina Southern
Tue 3/201:45BKI - LHR
1 stop24h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 6/1£489
Sat 25/411:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
Wed 6/501:30BKI - LGW
1 stop20h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/1£506
Mon 19/121:00LHR - BKI
1 stop19h 30mChina Eastern
Tue 3/201:30BKI - LHR
1 stop24h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/1£518
Sat 31/110:30LGW - BKI
1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern
Tue 3/201:30BKI - LGW
1 stop37h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/1£520
Mon 19/117:00LGW - BKI
1 stop23h 30mChina Eastern
Tue 3/201:30BKI - LGW
1 stop20h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/1£524
Tue 17/215:50STN - BKI
2 stops47h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/306:00BKI - STN
2 stops37h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£524
Sat 31/121:00LHR - BKI
1 stop19h 30mChina Eastern
Wed 4/220:45BKI - LHR
1 stop28h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/1£525
Fri 22/512:00LGW - BKI
1 stop23h 20mChina Southern
Sun 7/619:20BKI - LGW
1 stop18h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 4/1£527
Mon 6/412:00LGW - BKI
1 stop23h 20mChina Southern
Thu 23/419:20BKI - LGW
1 stop18h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 6/1£529
Sat 25/422:10LHR - BKI
1 stop37h 10mChina Southern
Thu 7/519:20BKI - LHR
1 stop30h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 5/1£540

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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 7 January 2026.
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LondonKota Kinabalu

STN - BKI

STNBKI

London Stansted

Thu 19/2

17:20-19:00

3 stops41h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 26/2

07:05-22:15

3 stops47h 10m

£458

LondonKota Kinabalu

STN - BKI

STNBKI

London Stansted

Sun 8/2

18:15-11:05

2 stops32h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 23/2

05:20-21:40

2 stops24h 20m

£489

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Mon 19/1

21:30-18:00

2 stops36h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 3/2

01:45-18:35

1 stop24h 50m

£489

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Sat 25/4

11:35-00:30

1 stop29h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 6/5

01:30-15:00

1 stop20h 30m

£506

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Mon 19/1

21:00-00:30

1 stop19h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 3/2

01:30-17:30

1 stop24h 00m

£518

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Tue 2/6

22:10-18:20

1 stop37h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 15/6

19:20-19:00

1 stop30h 40m

£560

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Mon 8/6

22:10-18:20

1 stop37h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 22/6

19:20-19:00

1 stop30h 40m

£560

LondonKota Kinabalu

STN - BKI

STNBKI

London Stansted

Sun 8/2

19:30-19:00

3 stops39h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 10/3

09:20-23:50

3 stops46h 30m

£571

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Thu 5/3

22:00-00:30

1 stop18h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 8/3

01:45-17:00

1 stop23h 15m

£574

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Thu 16/4

22:10-18:20

1 stop37h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 20/4

19:20-19:00

1 stop30h 40m

£594

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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 2 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 £411). Flying from London to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of £790). 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 £564.

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 57m.

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 7 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
1,427 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

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
1,427 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,427 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

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
7.5
Good
125 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,427 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

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
289 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,427 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

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
186 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,427 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

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 £506, China Southern can have you in Kota Kinabalu from London in 29h 55m. There are 6992 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 (£435), China Southern (£461), and Royal Brunei Airlines (£470) 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 £411). Flying from London to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of £790). 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 7 January 2026.
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China EasternCheapest£435Average£596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest£461Average£610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest£556Average£657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest£619Average£783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£651Average£671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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British AirwaysCheapest£741Average£870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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