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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom 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 26/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — BKI
11 Dec — 18 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 November 2025.

Tue 2/1210:30LGW - BKI
1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern
Mon 8/1201:30BKI - LGW
1 stop37h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/11£494
Tue 2/1211:05LGW - BKI
2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1207:40BKI - LGW
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11£510
Tue 25/1122:00LHR - BKI
1 stop36h 00mChina Southern
Wed 10/1219:05BKI - LHR
1 stop31h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 8/11£520
Sun 16/1122:00LHR - BKI
1 stop36h 00mChina Southern
Sun 23/1119:05BKI - LHR
1 stop31h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 8/11£530
Tue 2/1222:00LHR - BKI
1 stop36h 00mChina Southern
Tue 9/1219:05BKI - LHR
1 stop31h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 10/11£549
Tue 2/1207:40STN - BKI
3 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1222:00BKI - STN
2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11£552
Tue 25/1107:40STN - BKI
3 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1205:20BKI - STN
2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11£563
Tue 2/1221:00LHR - BKI
1 stop19h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 8/1201:30BKI - LHR
1 stop24h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/11£566
Tue 25/1121:00LHR - BKI
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1201:30BKI - LHR
1 stop24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11£605
Tue 2/1221:30LHR - BKI
1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1201:30BKI - LHR
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11£615
Tue 30/1221:30LHR - BKI
2 stops36h 30mChina Southern
Tue 13/119:05BKI - LHR
1 stop31h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 10/11£650
Wed 31/1217:15LHR - BKI
2 stops40h 45mChina Southern
Wed 14/101:45BKI - LHR
1 stop24h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 10/11£655

Cheap flight deals from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu

Keep the following information in mind while searching for United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu flight deals. Data was last updated 11 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£494

One-way from

£355

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£621
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 2/12-8/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 00m total
  • United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu
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15/12
  • 15/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 00m total
  • United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£30 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from United Kingdom 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 November 2025.
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United Kingdom

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Kota Kinabalu

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LondonKota Kinabalu

STN - BKI

STNBKI

London Stansted

Sun 1/2

18:15-11:05

2 stops32h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 17/2

22:00-22:15

2 stops32h 15m

£513

LondonKota Kinabalu

STN - BKI

STNBKI

London Stansted

Tue 2/12

07:40-00:55

3 stops33h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 9/12

22:00-22:15

2 stops32h 15m

£552

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Mon 9/3

22:00-18:00

1 stop36h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 22/3

19:05-18:35

1 stop31h 30m

£561

LondonKota Kinabalu

STN - BKI

STNBKI

London Stansted

Tue 25/11

07:40-00:55

3 stops33h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 10/12

05:20-22:15

2 stops24h 55m

£563

LondonKota Kinabalu

STN - BKI

STNBKI

London Stansted

Wed 18/2

18:25-19:00

3 stops40h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 1/3

05:20-11:50

3 stops38h 30m

£592

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Thu 19/2

22:00-00:30

1 stop18h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 5/3

19:05-17:55

2 stops30h 50m

£600

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Wed 4/3

17:00-00:30

1 stop23h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 7/3

01:30-14:00

1 stop20h 30m

£622

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Mon 9/3

10:30-00:30

1 stop30h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 21/3

01:30-06:30

1 stop37h 00m

£649

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Sun 1/3

17:00-00:30

1 stop23h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 29/3

01:30-15:10

1 stop20h 40m

£649

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Tue 3/3

13:55-10:00

2 stops36h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 7/3

11:00-18:10

2 stops39h 10m

£684

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Deals found on 10/11

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Best time to book a flight from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu (average of £429). Flying from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu in August is currently the most expensive (average of £675). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from GB to BKI?

Find hourly flight availability from United Kingdom 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 November 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 19% on flights from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu by exploring options for tickets at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, China Southern, andMalaysia Airlines from the United Kingdom 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
8.1
Very Good
1,398 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,398 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,398 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,398 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
281 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,398 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
175 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,398 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom?

    If you book a flight to Kota Kinabalu from United Kingdom, you will be flying to Kota Kinabalu, which is the city’s only airport. Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Kota Kinabalu.

  • How long is the flight from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu?

    Airlines like China Southern, China Eastern, and Etihad Airways fly from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu in about 23h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 35m. The distance between United Kingdom and Kota Kinabalu is about 6992 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is China Eastern, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £368. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Southern and Etihad Airways, as they are both options that can get you from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu?

    The most popular route from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu (average of £429). Flying from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu in August is currently the most expensive (average of £675). 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 8 airlines flying from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from United Kingdom 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 11 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest£447Average£597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest£466Average£554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest£576Average£675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest£637Average£919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£669Average£870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£672Average£745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£673Average£899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£743Average£893FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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