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Cheap flights from London to Kota Kinabalu from £327

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 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — BKI
26 Jul — 2 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from 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 26 June 2026.

Tue 15/918:00
LGW
-
BKI
1 stop23h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 14/1001:45
BKI
-
LGW
1 stop35h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/6£509
Sun 13/922:00
LGW
-
BKI
1 stop19h 30m
China Eastern
Sat 19/901:30
BKI
-
LGW
1 stop24h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 24/6£534
Tue 15/921:20
LHR
-
BKI
1 stop20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 14/1001:45
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop24h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/6£538
Sun 13/922:00
LGW
-
BKI
1 stop19h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 20/906:00
BKI
-
LGW
2 stops32h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/6£559
Sun 20/922:10
LHR
-
BKI
1 stop19h 20m
China Southern
Sat 10/1019:20
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop31h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 22/6£566
Sat 22/815:20
LGW
-
BKI
2 stops38h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/923:20
BKI
-
LGW
2 stops39h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/6£594
Tue 29/915:20
LGW
-
BKI
2 stops42h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/1016:05
BKI
-
LGW
2 stops22h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/6£604
Wed 16/921:35
LHR
-
BKI
1 stop19h 05m
Malaysia Airlines
Wed 30/917:45
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop19h 10m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 25/6£605
Sun 13/921:35
LHR
-
BKI
1 stop20h 05m
Malaysia Airlines
Tue 29/919:05
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop17h 50m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 25/6£606
Tue 15/921:35
LHR
-
BKI
1 stop20h 05m
Malaysia Airlines
Wed 30/915:00
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop21h 55m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 25/6£607
Thu 17/911:00
LHR
-
BKI
1 stop20h 15m
Malaysia Airlines
Wed 30/917:45
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop19h 10m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 25/6£608
Sun 13/911:00
LHR
-
BKI
1 stop17h 55m
Malaysia Airlines
Wed 30/916:20
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop20h 35m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 25/6£609

Find 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 26 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£509

One-way from

£327

Popular in

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Cheapest in

January

Average price

£648
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 15/9-14/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 15m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 4/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 30m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Fri 18/9

11:00-15:35

1 stop21h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 26/9

05:20-16:35

1 stop18h 15m

£655

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sun 22/11

08:25-00:55

2 stops32h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 24/11

05:20-18:25

2 stops21h 05m

£728

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Thu 12/11

20:15-00:30

1 stop20h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 15/11

01:30-20:10

1 stop26h 40m

£745

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sat 19/9

21:35-23:40

1 stop19h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 28/9

16:20-05:55

1 stop20h 35m

£776

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Sat 12/9

21:30-00:30

2 stops44h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 25/9

19:20-15:25

1 stop27h 05m

£778

LondonKota Kinabalu

STN - BKI

STNBKI

London Stansted

Tue 15/9

21:05-10:00

2 stops29h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 15/10

13:00-12:55

2 stops30h 55m

£795

LondonKota Kinabalu

STN - BKI

STNBKI

London Stansted

Sat 12/9

17:45-22:15

2 stops21h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 25/9

11:00-09:55

2 stops29h 55m

£804

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Sat 12/9

17:40-22:15

2 stops21h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 25/9

11:00-09:55

2 stops29h 55m

£812

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sat 12/9

22:10-00:30

1 stop19h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 24/9

01:45-19:20

1 stop24h 35m

£819

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Wed 16/9

11:00-14:15

1 stop20h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 25/9

15:00-05:55

1 stop21h 55m

£833

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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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London to Kota Kinabalu?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Kota Kinabalu (average of £413). Flying from London to Kota Kinabalu in August is currently the most expensive (average of £609). 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 46% 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.

Guangzhou (CAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £508.

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 33m.

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 52m.

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

Booking 51 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.

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 26 June 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines,China Southern, andChina Eastern 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
8.2
Very Good
1,555 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
8.2
Very Good
1,555 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,555 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
154 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,555 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
7.3
Good
226 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,555 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
312 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,555 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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

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 £745, Malaysia Airlines can have you in Kota Kinabalu from London in 20h 15m. There are 6993 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 Southern (£430), Royal Brunei Airlines (£482), and China Eastern (£502) offers the cheapest pricing from London to Kota Kinabalu. China Southern is 39% 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Kota Kinabalu (average of £413). Flying from London to Kota Kinabalu in August is currently the most expensive (average of £609). 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 26 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest£430Average£642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest£482Average£645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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China EasternCheapest£502Average£590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£668Average£777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest£737Average£806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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British AirwaysCheapest£761Average£916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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