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Cheap flights from London to Kota Kinabalu from £614

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — BKI
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in November or February, 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 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£617

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£819
Royal Brunei Airlines
  • Royal Brunei Airlines
  • 16/9-25/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 55m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (£14 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from London to Kota Kinabalu

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 11 July 2025.

Fri 17/1017:15LHR - BKI
2 stops18h 50mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Sat 1/1117:10BKI - LHR
2 stops22h 10mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 10/7£614
Tue 16/922:10LHR - BKI
1 stop37h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/916:35BKI - LHR
2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7£617
Tue 16/914:45LHR - BKI
2 stops36h 15mEtihad Airways
Thu 25/911:00BKI - LHR
2 stops27h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/7£634
Tue 14/1009:00LGW - BKI
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/1011:00BKI - LGW
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7£651
Mon 13/1021:00LHR - BKI
2 stops38h 20mChina Southern
Mon 27/1019:05BKI - LHR
1 stop31h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 10/7£697
Mon 13/1014:55LGW - BKI
2 stops25h 00mQatar Airways
Mon 27/1022:00BKI - LGW
2 stops22h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/7£727
Mon 15/918:05LGW - BKI
1 stop23h 25mChina Eastern
Sun 28/901:30BKI - LGW
1 stop20h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/7£748
Mon 15/921:20LHR - BKI
1 stop20h 10mChina Eastern
Sun 28/901:30BKI - LHR
1 stop24h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/7£779
Mon 25/812:00LGW - BKI
1 stop23h 20mChina Southern
Sun 31/819:20BKI - LGW
1 stop18h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 10/7£798
Tue 16/910:15LGW - BKI
1 stop26h 10mSingapore Airlines
Thu 25/912:15BKI - LGW
1 stop25h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/7£809
Tue 16/914:55STN - BKI
2 stops36h 05mEmirates
Thu 25/911:00BKI - STN
2 stops32h 55mEmirates
Deal found 10/7£820
Mon 13/1014:55STN - BKI
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/1017:00BKI - STN
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7£830

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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 11 July 2025.
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London

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Kota Kinabalu

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Price

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Tue 16/9

22:10-18:20

1 stop37h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 25/9

16:35-06:20

2 stops20h 45m

£617

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Tue 16/9

14:45-10:00

2 stops36h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 25/9

11:00-07:00

2 stops27h 00m

£634

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Tue 14/10

09:00-15:05

2 stops23h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 28/10

11:00-06:05

2 stops27h 05m

£651

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Mon 13/10

14:55-22:55

2 stops25h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 27/10

22:00-12:35

2 stops22h 35m

£727

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Mon 15/9

18:05-00:30

1 stop23h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 28/9

01:30-15:10

1 stop20h 40m

£748

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Mon 15/9

21:20-00:30

1 stop20h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 28/9

01:30-18:40

1 stop24h 10m

£779

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Mon 25/8

12:00-18:20

1 stop23h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 31/8

19:20-06:50

1 stop18h 30m

£798

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Tue 16/9

10:15-19:25

1 stop26h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 25/9

12:15-06:25

1 stop25h 10m

£809

LondonKota Kinabalu

STN - BKI

STNBKI

London Stansted

Tue 16/9

14:55-10:00

2 stops36h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 25/9

11:00-12:55

2 stops32h 55m

£820

LondonKota Kinabalu

STN - BKI

STNBKI

London Stansted

Mon 13/10

14:55-21:30

2 stops23h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 27/10

17:00-12:05

2 stops27h 05m

£830

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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 27 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 11 July 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.

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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 11 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andKLM 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.

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

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.

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

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.

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

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.

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

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.

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

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.

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

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 6 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, Etihad Airways (£634), China Eastern (£748), and China Southern (£798) offers the cheapest pricing from London to Kota Kinabalu. Etihad Airways is 10% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London to Kota Kinabalu one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £810 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Eastern from £865 and Turkish Airlines from £3,174 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from London to 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

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China EasternCheapest£370Average£518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest£437Average£676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest£567Average£690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest£627Average£805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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British AirwaysCheapest£630Average£849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£648Average£691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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