Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu from £283

LHR — BKI
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu

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Cheapest flights from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu

Thu 26/1109:50 -
1 stop24h 10m
Thu 3/1219:05 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 27/10£422
Mon 23/1109:50 -
1 stop24h 10m
Wed 2/1219:05 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 25/10£438
Fri 6/1109:50 -
1 stop24h 10m
Fri 20/1119:05 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 26/10£441
Mon 23/1122:00 -
1 stop36h 00m
Thu 3/1219:05 -
1 stop31h 30m
Deal found 28/10£447
Wed 25/1122:00 -
1 stop36h 00m
Wed 9/1219:05 -
1 stop31h 30m
Deal found 26/10£449
Mon 16/1121:00 -
1 stop19h 30m
Mon 30/1101:30 -
1 stop24h 00m
Deal found 25/10£460
Thu 3/1209:50 -
1 stop24h 10m
Thu 10/1219:05 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 28/10£461
Wed 4/1122:00 -
1 stop36h 00m
Sat 21/1119:05 -
1 stop31h 30m
Deal found 27/10£468
Mon 23/1122:00 -
1 stop36h 00m
Wed 2/1219:05 -
1 stop31h 30m
Deal found 25/10£468
Tue 1/1222:00 -
1 stop36h 00m
Mon 7/1219:05 -
1 stop31h 30m
Deal found 29/10£470
Tue 17/1122:00 -
1 stop36h 00m
Sat 5/1219:05 -
1 stop31h 30m
Deal found 28/10£473
Wed 4/1109:50 -
1 stop24h 10m
Fri 20/1119:05 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 27/10£477

Find flight deals from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu

Round-trip from

£420

One-way from

£283

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£629
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 16/11-1/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 45m total
  • United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu
12/4-31/12
  • 12/4-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 25m total
  • United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (£13 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026

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LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW London Gatwick - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Mon 12/4

21:05-08:30

3 stops52h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£283

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW London Gatwick - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Mon 23/11

17:00-00:35

2 stops23h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£307

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW London Gatwick - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Mon 23/11

17:00-00:30

1 stop23h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£319

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW London Gatwick - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Wed 18/11

08:15-18:40

3 stops50h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£325

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW London Gatwick - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Sun 21/2

17:00-00:30

1 stop23h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£328

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW London Gatwick - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Mon 12/4

11:35-00:30

1 stop29h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£331

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR London Heathrow - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Mon 23/11

21:30-05:50

1 stop24h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£334
Fastest return journey

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW London Gatwick - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Wed 9/12

15:55-22:55

2 stops23h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£352

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR London Heathrow - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Wed 18/11

21:30-05:50

1 stop24h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£353

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW London Gatwick - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Thu 10/12

06:00-23:35

3 stops57h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£362

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kota Kinabalu from United Kingdom with our price prediction graph.
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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu (average of £607). Flying from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,008). 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 far ahead should I book a flight from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu?

Booking 25 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from United Kingdom 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 a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines,China Southern, andChina Eastern 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.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 Eastern, China Southern, and Etihad Airways fly from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu in about 30h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 40m. 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 most popular routes from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu?

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu (average of £607). Flying from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,008). 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 7 airlines flying from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu

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China EasternCheapest£462Average£553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest£508Average£634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest£517Average£636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£593Average£826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£611Average£965FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest£702Average£766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£709Average£823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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