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Cheap flights from London to Kota Kinabalu from £482

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — BKI
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in February or October, booked 78 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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£482

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£739
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 4/6-12/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 05m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£23 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 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 30 April 2025.

Wed 4/611:35LGW - BKI
1 stop28h 25mChina Eastern
Thu 12/601:30BKI - LGW
1 stop20h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 29/4£482
Tue 28/1021:30LHR - BKI
2 stops36h 30mChina Southern
Sat 8/1119:05BKI - LHR
1 stop31h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 29/4£502
Wed 4/621:20LHR - BKI
1 stop18h 40mChina Eastern
Thu 12/601:30BKI - LHR
1 stop24h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 29/4£572
Sun 1/622:15LHR - BKI
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/614:50BKI - LHR
3 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£581
Fri 13/611:35LGW - BKI
1 stop29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/601:30BKI - LGW
1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£595
Fri 13/611:00LHR - BKI
1 stop17h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 20/605:20BKI - LHR
1 stop18h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 29/4£608
Fri 13/614:00LGW - BKI
2 stops24h 30mTurkish Airlines
Fri 20/611:00BKI - LGW
2 stops42h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/4£640
Fri 13/605:55STN - BKI
3 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/622:00BKI - STN
2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4£648
Fri 13/618:30LHR - BKI
2 stops20h 00mTurkish Airlines
Fri 20/611:00BKI - LHR
2 stops40h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/4£685
Wed 7/520:55LHR - BKI
2 stops30h 05mEtihad Airways
Mon 30/611:00BKI - LHR
2 stops51h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 29/4£689
Thu 10/712:00LGW - BKI
1 stop23h 20mChina Southern
Sun 20/719:20BKI - LGW
1 stop18h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 29/4£714
Wed 7/521:10STN - BKI
2 stops29h 50mEmirates
Mon 30/611:00BKI - STN
2 stops32h 55mEmirates
Deal found 29/4£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 30 April 2025.
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LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Wed 4/6

11:35-23:00

1 stop28h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 12/6

01:30-15:10

1 stop20h 40m

£482

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sun 1/6

22:10-18:20

1 stop37h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 15/6

19:20-19:00

1 stop30h 40m

£511

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Wed 4/6

21:20-23:00

1 stop18h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 12/6

01:30-18:40

1 stop24h 10m

£572

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sun 1/6

22:15-11:15

2 stops30h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 15/6

14:50-19:30

3 stops35h 40m

£581

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Fri 13/6

11:35-00:30

1 stop29h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 19/6

01:30-15:10

1 stop20h 40m

£595

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Fri 13/6

11:00-11:55

1 stop17h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 20/6

05:20-16:35

1 stop18h 15m

£608

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Fri 13/6

14:00-21:30

2 stops24h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 20/6

11:00-22:20

2 stops42h 20m

£640

LondonKota Kinabalu

STN - BKI

STNBKI

London Stansted

Fri 13/6

05:55-01:55

3 stops37h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 20/6

22:00-12:55

2 stops21h 55m

£648

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Fri 13/6

18:30-21:30

2 stops20h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 20/6

11:00-20:50

2 stops40h 50m

£685

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Thu 10/7

12:00-18:20

1 stop23h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 20/7

19:20-06:50

1 stop18h 30m

£714

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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 25 April 2025.

Booking 78 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 30 April 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 30 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from London to Kota Kinabalu, see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, Emirates and KLM. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

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.

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

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.

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

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.

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

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.

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

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.

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

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 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 Eastern (£482), China Southern (£511), and Malaysia Airlines (£608) offers the cheapest pricing from London to Kota Kinabalu. China Eastern is 33% 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?

  • 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

Discover the top 5 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 30 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest£438Average£541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest£451Average£562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest£575Average£662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£640Average£784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest£644Average£829FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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