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Cheap flights from London to Kota Kinabalu from £355

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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
LON — BKI
28 Apr — 5 May1
1 adult
Sun 28/4
Sun 5/5

The best prices from London to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in January or June, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday 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 23 April 2024.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

£688

One-way from

£533
High demand for flights, 21% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 12% potential price drop
From London (LON) to Kota Kinabalu
One-way flight from London (LON) to Kota Kinabalu

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

Flights from London to Kota Kinabalu are found to be more expensive on Friday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Kota Kinabalu.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from London to Kota Kinabalu at least 28 days early can save you up to 35% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 28 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from London to Kota Kinabalu for as little as £1,015 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as £1,015 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

Flights from London to Kota Kinabalu lean towards being more expensive in August. Prices are generally better when you fly from London to Kota Kinabalu in January, with the cheapest ticket starting at £613.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London to Kota Kinabalu (LON - BKI)?

It’s typically best to fly out from London to Kota Kinabalu at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 21% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap China Eastern flights from London to Kota Kinabalu

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by China Eastern for the route between London and Kota Kinabalu. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 928,330 searches. Data last updated 23 April 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest China Eastern flights we've come across from London to Kota Kinabalu. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Thu 16/511:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
Sun 19/501:30BKI - LGW
1 stop36h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 22/4£513
Thu 16/511:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
Sun 19/501:30BKI - LGW
1 stop36h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 21/4£605
Sun 12/521:20LHR - BKI
1 stop20h 10mChina Eastern
Wed 15/501:30BKI - LHR
1 stop24h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 21/4£611
Sun 12/521:20LHR - BKI
1 stop20h 10mChina Eastern
Wed 15/501:30BKI - LHR
1 stop24h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 22/4£612
Thu 16/511:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
Sun 19/501:30BKI - LGW
2 stops38h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 21/4£619
Thu 16/511:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
Sun 19/501:30BKI - LGW
2 stops38h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 22/4£630
Thu 16/517:25LGW - BKI
2 stops24h 05mChina Eastern
Sun 19/501:30BKI - LGW
2 stops38h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 21/4£695
Fri 24/521:20LHR - BKI
1 stop20h 10mChina Eastern
Tue 4/601:30BKI - LHR
1 stop24h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 22/4£742
Thu 16/517:25LGW - BKI
2 stops24h 05mChina Eastern
Sun 19/501:30BKI - LGW
2 stops38h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 22/4£756

Cheap KLM flights from London to Kota Kinabalu

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by KLM for the route between London and Kota Kinabalu. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 928,330 searches. Data last updated 23 April 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest KLM flights travelling from London to Kota Kinabalu. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Mon 1/717:50LCY - BKI
2 stops20h 10mKLM
Sun 14/719:05BKI - LCY
2 stops21h 25mKLM
Deal found 22/4£1,455
Tue 14/520:10LCY - BKI
2 stops41h 50mKLM
Sat 18/519:05BKI - LCY
2 stops31h 35mKLM
Deal found 21/4£1,530
Fri 30/817:50LCY - BKI
2 stops20h 10mKLM
Mon 2/919:05BKI - LCY
2 stops20h 05mKLM
Deal found 23/4£1,535

Cheap London to Kota Kinabalu flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from London to Kota Kinabalu specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 928,330 searches. Prices were last updated on 23 April 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from London to Kota Kinabalu in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Tue 21/511:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
Mon 27/501:30BKI - LGW
1 stop36h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 21/4£554
Sun 12/511:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
Sat 18/501:30BKI - LGW
1 stop36h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 21/4£604
Thu 16/511:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
Sun 19/501:30BKI - LGW
1 stop36h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 21/4£605
Sun 12/521:20LHR - BKI
1 stop20h 10mChina Eastern
Wed 15/501:30BKI - LHR
1 stop24h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 21/4£611
Tue 21/511:35LGW - BKI
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/501:30BKI - LGW
1 stop36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4£612
Thu 16/511:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
Sun 19/501:30BKI - LGW
1 stop36h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/4£613
Tue 21/517:25LGW - BKI
2 stops24h 05mChina Eastern
Mon 27/501:30BKI - LGW
1 stop36h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 21/4£616
Thu 16/511:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
Sun 19/501:30BKI - LGW
2 stops38h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 21/4£619
Tue 21/511:35LGW - BKI
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/509:20BKI - LGW
2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4£662

London to Kota Kinabalu 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between London and Kota Kinabalu in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 928,330 searches. Data last updated 23 April 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from London to Kota Kinabalu in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Wed 12/611:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
Tue 18/601:30BKI - LGW
1 stop36h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 21/4£516
Thu 24/1022:10LHR - BKI
1 stop37h 10mChina Southern
Sat 2/1119:05BKI - LHR
2 stops30h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 22/4£538
Tue 21/511:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
Mon 27/501:30BKI - LGW
1 stop36h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 21/4£554
Sun 2/611:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
Sun 16/601:30BKI - LGW
1 stop36h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 21/4£557
Sun 12/511:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
Sat 18/501:30BKI - LGW
1 stop36h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 21/4£604
Thu 16/511:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
Sun 19/501:30BKI - LGW
1 stop36h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 21/4£605
Sun 12/521:20LHR - BKI
1 stop20h 10mChina Eastern
Wed 15/501:30BKI - LHR
1 stop24h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 21/4£611
Tue 21/511:35LGW - BKI
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/501:30BKI - LGW
1 stop36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4£612
Thu 24/1022:10LHR - BKI
1 stop37h 10mChina Southern
Sat 2/1119:05BKI - LHR
1 stop30h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 22/4£612

One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu from London

Search for one-way flight options from London to Kota Kinabalu. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 928,330 searches. Data last updated 23 April 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from London to Kota Kinabalu can choose from these deals. For those needing a return trip from London, there is a search form available above.
Mon 9/915:55LGW - BKI
3 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4£355
Mon 9/905:35LGW - BKI
2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4£448
Mon 9/921:50LHR - BKI
2 stops19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4£493
Mon 9/922:10LHR - BKI
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4£495
Mon 9/911:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 22/4£533
Mon 9/921:10STN - BKI
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4£609
Mon 9/921:35LHR - BKI
3 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4£860
Mon 9/917:10LCY - BKI
2 stops20h 50mKLM
Deal found 22/4£922

Find flights from London to Kota Kinabalu within your budget

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 928,330 searches. Data last updated 23 April 2024.

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£513 - £1,455

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London GatwickKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Thu 16/5

1 stop29h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 19/5

1 stop36h 10m

£513

London GatwickKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Thu 16/5

1 stop29h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 19/5

1 stop36h 10m

£605

London HeathrowKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sun 12/5

1 stop20h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 15/5

1 stop24h 10m

£611

London HeathrowKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Fri 24/5

1 stop37h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 5/6

1 stop30h 50m

£683

London HeathrowKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Tue 3/9

1 stop20h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 30/9

1 stop18h 15m

£727

London HeathrowKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Tue 3/9

2 stops21h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 30/9

2 stops21h 25m

£757

London GatwickKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Tue 3/9

2 stops23h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 30/9

2 stops22h 40m

£839

London HeathrowKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Fri 19/7

2 stops18h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 9/8

2 stops38h 30m

£1,104

London CityKota Kinabalu

LCY - BKI

LCYBKI

London City

Mon 1/7

2 stops20h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 14/7

2 stops21h 25m

£1,455

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Deals found on 22/4

When is the best time to 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 28 January 2024.
Booking 68 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from London to Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London to Kota Kinabalu flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip from London to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from London to Kota Kinabalu is currently £589 while a return flight costs £811. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Kota Kinabalu (average of £850). Flying from London to Kota Kinabalu in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,129). 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.

January

£809

February

£747

March

£758

April

£745

May

£771

June

£824

July

£914

August

£881

September

£811

October

£823

November

£855

December

£688

Temperature and rainfall in Kota Kinabalu by month

Plan your trip to Kota Kinabalu by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

BKI

Temperature

26 - 27 °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 23 April 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from London to Kota Kinabalu, see what other customers have to say about China Eastern, KLM and Qatar Airways. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very Good
1,488 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

8.3
Very Good
1,488 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,488 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7.9
Good
1,634 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,488 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7.7
Good
4,489 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,488 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7.5
Good
402 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,488 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7.2
Good
586 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,488 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 flights from London to Kota Kinabalu for under £600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from London to Kota Kinabalu for under £600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on China Eastern for just £513, but on average you can expect to pay £723.

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

    According to our current data, China Eastern (£513), China Southern (£683), and Malaysia Airlines (£727) offers the cheapest pricing from London to Kota Kinabalu. China Eastern is 42% 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?

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

  • What does LHR to BKI mean?

    Great question - LHR to BKI just means London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN), London City Airport (LCY), London Southend Airport (SEN).

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    The amount of baggage you can bring on your London to Kota Kinabalu flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from London to Kota Kinabalu with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter London to Kota Kinabalu flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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?

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  • Can I find deals for flights from London to Kota Kinabalu that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from London to Kota Kinabalu offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from London to Kota Kinabalu?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on London to Kota Kinabalu flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the London to Kota Kinabalu flight deals updated?

    The London to Kota Kinabalu flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 22/4.

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Top 6 airlines flying from London to Kota Kinabalu

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China SouthernCheapest£502Average£616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest£504Average£652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest£631Average£703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£736Average£830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest£746Average£859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£768Average£1,005FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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