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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu from £302

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 26/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — BKI
17 Apr — 24 Apr1
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 March 2026.

Thu 14/521:00
LHR
-
BKI
2 stops20h 30m
China Southern
Tue 9/619:20
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop31h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 14/3£495
Fri 3/710:25
LGW
-
BKI
2 stops25h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 18/714:50
BKI
-
LGW
2 stops23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/3£516
Sat 4/710:25
LGW
-
BKI
2 stops28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 18/710:10
BKI
-
LGW
2 stops28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/3£522
Thu 14/511:10
LGW
-
BKI
1 stop30h 20m
China Southern
Mon 8/601:45
BKI
-
LGW
2 stops23h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 14/3£525
Thu 14/514:40
LHR
-
BKI
2 stops24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/610:10
BKI
-
LHR
2 stops33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/3£528
Thu 14/511:35
LGW
-
BKI
1 stop29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/601:30
BKI
-
LGW
1 stop36h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/3£529
Sat 12/910:25
LGW
-
BKI
2 stops28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 26/910:10
BKI
-
LGW
2 stops28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3£552
Mon 1/621:00
LHR
-
BKI
2 stops20h 30m
China Southern
Mon 15/619:20
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop31h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 14/3£557
Thu 14/521:20
LHR
-
BKI
1 stop20h 10m
China Eastern
Mon 8/601:30
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop24h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 14/3£567
Mon 18/518:00
LGW
-
BKI
1 stop23h 30m
China Eastern
Wed 27/501:30
BKI
-
LGW
1 stop20h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 17/3£571
Thu 14/518:00
LGW
-
BKI
1 stop23h 30m
China Eastern
Sun 17/501:30
BKI
-
LGW
1 stop36h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 13/3£572
Wed 13/513:45
STN
-
BKI
3 stops27h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/509:05
BKI
-
STN
3 stops41h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/3£572

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 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£495

One-way from

£302

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£640
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 14/5-9/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 30m total
  • United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu
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26/4
  • 26/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 55m total
  • United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£26 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Wed 22/4

18:00-00:30

1 stop23h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 8/5

01:30-06:40

1 stop36h 10m

£584

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Fri 24/4

11:35-00:30

1 stop29h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 8/5

01:30-06:40

1 stop36h 10m

£584

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Sat 12/9

10:25-14:20

1 stop20h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 26/9

17:15-07:25

1 stop21h 10m

£605

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Wed 22/4

21:20-00:30

1 stop20h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 8/5

01:30-18:40

1 stop24h 10m

£612

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Tue 2/6

21:20-00:30

1 stop20h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 14/6

01:30-18:40

1 stop24h 10m

£618

ManchesterKota Kinabalu

MAN - BKI

MANBKI

Manchester

Thu 16/4

09:55-20:05

2 stops27h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 23/4

09:05-07:15

2 stops29h 10m

£622
Fastest return journey

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sat 12/9

22:10-00:30

1 stop19h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 26/9

05:20-18:00

2 stops19h 40m

£660

ManchesterKota Kinabalu

MAN - BKI

MANBKI

Manchester

Mon 13/4

09:20-22:05

2 stops29h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 20/4

10:10-13:00

2 stops33h 50m

£665

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Mon 8/6

11:35-00:30

1 stop29h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 21/6

01:30-15:00

1 stop20h 30m

£686

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Tue 2/6

18:00-00:30

1 stop23h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 14/6

01:30-15:00

1 stop20h 30m

£686

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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 £418). Flying from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of £803). 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 18 March 2026.
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
8.2
Very Good
1,480 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,480 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,480 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
China Southern
7.4
Good
142 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,480 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
296 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,480 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
China Eastern
7.2
Good
197 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,480 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

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 Eastern, Turkish Airlines, and KLM fly from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu in about 22h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h. The distance between United Kingdom and Kota Kinabalu is about 6973 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?

    The most popular route from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu is London Heathrow - Kota Kinabalu. You may also consider London Stansted - Kota Kinabalu or London Gatwick - 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 £418). Flying from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of £803). 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

Discover the top 7 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 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest£455Average£585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest£477Average£639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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China SouthernCheapest£478Average£629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£594Average£777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest£614Average£928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£671Average£748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£752Average£882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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