Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu from £258

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 24/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — BKI
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
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
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 18 December 2025.

Wed 31/1210:30LGW - BKI
1 stop37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/122:40BKI - LGW
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£708
Wed 31/1210:30LGW - BKI
1 stop37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/123:25BKI - LGW
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£722
Wed 31/1222:00LHR - BKI
1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/123:25BKI - LHR
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£734
Wed 31/1210:30LGW - BKI
1 stop37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/119:45BKI - LGW
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£737
Wed 31/1210:30LGW - BKI
1 stop37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/120:00BKI - LGW
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£764
Wed 31/1217:00LGW - BKI
1 stop23h 30mChina Eastern
Sun 25/101:30BKI - LGW
1 stop20h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/12£796
Mon 29/1211:40MAN - BKI
3 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/111:50BKI - MAN
3 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£823
Sun 28/1222:00LHR - BKI
1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/123:25BKI - LHR
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£840
Mon 29/1221:00LHR - BKI
3 stops53h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/123:25BKI - LHR
1 stop24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£852
Mon 29/1222:00LHR - BKI
1 stop24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/123:25BKI - LHR
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£862
Tue 23/1222:00LHR - BKI
1 stop18h 30mChina Southern
Mon 29/1201:45BKI - LHR
2 stops44h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 16/12£879
Mon 29/1217:00LGW - BKI
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/107:00BKI - LGW
2 stops43h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£932

Find 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 18 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£396

One-way from

£258

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£1,051
25/4-15/5
  • 25/4-15/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 75h 40m total
  • United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu
24/1
  • 24/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 45m total
  • United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (£16 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£23 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Return

Price

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Sat 25/4

11:35-00:30

2 stops29h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 15/5

01:15-16:00

2 stops45h 45m

£396

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Wed 14/1

17:15-00:30

2 stops23h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 21/1

19:05-18:35

1 stop31h 30m

£487

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Mon 12/1

10:05-18:00

1 stop23h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 23/1

19:05-17:20

2 stops30h 15m

£499

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Mon 12/1

10:05-18:00

1 stop23h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 26/1

01:45-17:20

2 stops23h 35m

£499

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Sun 8/2

17:00-19:45

1 stop18h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 27/3

01:30-14:00

1 stop20h 30m

£501

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Wed 14/1

17:15-00:30

2 stops23h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 28/1

01:45-18:35

1 stop24h 50m

£512

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Thu 15/1

10:30-00:30

1 stop30h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 23/1

01:30-14:00

1 stop20h 30m

£530

LondonKota Kinabalu

STN - BKI

STNBKI

London Stansted

Sat 11/4

17:15-19:10

3 stops42h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 25/4

22:40-23:10

2 stops31h 30m

£534

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Sat 31/1

10:30-00:30

1 stop30h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 7/2

20:45-14:00

1 stop25h 15m

£547

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Mon 6/4

12:00-18:20

1 stop23h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 23/4

19:20-07:05

1 stop18h 45m

£556

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 17/12

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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 £416). Flying from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of £799). 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 18 December 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 17% 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 18 December 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.

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

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.

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

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.

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

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.

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

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.

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

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

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  • 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 Singapore Airlines fly from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu in about 18h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 50m. 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?

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

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    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 £416). Flying from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of £799). 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 18 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest£440Average£546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest£459Average£593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest£563Average£661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest£627Average£895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£659Average£811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£661Average£734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£663Average£885FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£750Average£880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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