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Cheap flights from Manchester to Kota Kinabalu from £545

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — BKI
17 Mar — 24 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Manchester to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Manchester to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 February 2026.

Mon 18/516:55
MAN
-
BKI
2 stops24h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/601:45
BKI
-
MAN
2 stops27h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2£545
Thu 5/319:55
MAN
-
BKI
2 stops30h 05m
Etihad Airways
Mon 9/307:05
BKI
-
MAN
2 stops31h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/2£665
Mon 16/1114:05
MAN
-
BKI
2 stops21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/1111:40
BKI
-
MAN
2 stops32h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2£673
Thu 5/316:50
MAN
-
BKI
2 stops45h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 9/312:00
BKI
-
MAN
2 stops53h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 13/2£684
Tue 28/416:05
MAN
-
BKI
2 stops25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/501:45
BKI
-
MAN
2 stops28h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2£709
Wed 10/616:05
MAN
-
BKI
2 stops25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 24/622:20
BKI
-
MAN
2 stops21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2£716
Tue 28/410:35
MAN
-
BKI
1 stop25h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 14/512:15
BKI
-
MAN
1 stop28h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 14/2£756

Find flight deals from Manchester to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Manchester (MAN) 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 15 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£545

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£696
18/5-2/6
  • 18/5-2/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 20m total
  • Manchester to Kota Kinabalu
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ManchesterKota Kinabalu

MAN - BKI

MANBKI

Manchester

Mon 18/5

16:55-00:30

2 stops24h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 2/6

01:45-22:30

2 stops27h 45m

£545

ManchesterKota Kinabalu

MAN - BKI

MANBKI

Manchester

Thu 5/3

19:55-10:00

2 stops30h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 9/3

12:00-06:10

2 stops26h 10m

£665

ManchesterKota Kinabalu

MAN - BKI

MANBKI

Manchester

Thu 5/3

16:50-22:15

2 stops45h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 9/3

12:00-09:50

2 stops53h 50m

£684

ManchesterKota Kinabalu

MAN - BKI

MANBKI

Manchester

Tue 28/4

16:05-00:30

2 stops25h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 13/5

01:45-22:45

2 stops28h 00m

£709

ManchesterKota Kinabalu

MAN - BKI

MANBKI

Manchester

Tue 28/4

10:35-19:30

1 stop25h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 14/5

12:15-09:15

1 stop28h 00m

£756

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Kota Kinabalu (average of £545). Flying from Manchester to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,630). 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.

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 15 February 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, andMalaysia Airlines from Manchester to Kota Kinabalu to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,453 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

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
8.2
Very Good
1,453 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,453 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,736 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,453 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

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
293 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,453 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

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 Manchester to Kota Kinabalu. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Manchester to Kota Kinabalu?

    Departing from Manchester to Kota Kinabalu will take you 30h 05m. Manchester and Kota Kinabalu are separated by a distance of 7006 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Manchester to Kota Kinabalu is Singapore Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £579 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Malaysia Airlines, starting at £655 and £786 round-trip. Singapore Airlines is 36% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Manchester to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Manchester to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Manchester to Kota Kinabalu?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Manchester to Kota Kinabalu.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Manchester to Kota Kinabalu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Manchester 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 Manchester to Kota Kinabalu?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Kota Kinabalu (average of £545). Flying from Manchester to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,630). 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 3 airlines flying from Manchester to Kota Kinabalu

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest£579Average£774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£655Average£750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest£786Average£1,040FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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