Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu from £252

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 11/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — BKI
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£402

One-way from

£252

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£667
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 18/11-1/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 30m total
  • United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu
11/1
  • 11/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 05m total
  • United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (£7 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Find flight deals from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu

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 17 September 2025.

Tue 18/1122:00LHR - BKI
1 stop36h 00mChina Southern
Mon 1/1219:05BKI - LHR
1 stop31h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 15/9£402
Tue 18/1122:00LHR - BKI
1 stop36h 00mChina Southern
Wed 3/1219:05BKI - LHR
1 stop31h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 15/9£471
Mon 17/1121:30LHR - BKI
2 stops60h 30mChina Southern
Mon 1/1219:05BKI - LHR
1 stop31h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 15/9£487
Wed 19/1122:00LHR - BKI
1 stop36h 00mChina Southern
Tue 2/1219:05BKI - LHR
1 stop31h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 15/9£504
Wed 19/1121:00LHR - BKI
1 stop19h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 1/1201:30BKI - LHR
1 stop24h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/9£504
Tue 18/1122:00LHR - BKI
1 stop36h 00mChina Southern
Sun 30/1119:05BKI - LHR
2 stops30h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 15/9£516
Wed 19/1122:00LHR - BKI
1 stop36h 00mChina Southern
Wed 3/1219:05BKI - LHR
1 stop31h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 15/9£526
Sat 4/1018:00LGW - BKI
1 stop23h 05mChina Eastern
Fri 17/1001:30BKI - LGW
1 stop20h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/9£527
Tue 18/1121:00LHR - BKI
1 stop19h 30mChina Eastern
Sun 30/1101:30BKI - LHR
1 stop24h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/9£529
Tue 14/1016:35STN - BKI
3 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/1012:15BKI - STN
3 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9£529
Wed 19/1121:00LHR - BKI
1 stop19h 30mChina Eastern
Tue 2/1201:30BKI - LHR
1 stop24h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/9£530
Tue 18/1110:30LGW - BKI
1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern
Sun 30/1101:30BKI - LGW
1 stop20h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/9£541

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United Kingdom

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Kota Kinabalu

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Tue 18/11

22:00-18:00

1 stop36h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 30/11

19:05-17:55

2 stops30h 50m

£516

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Wed 19/11

22:00-18:00

1 stop36h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 3/12

19:05-18:35

1 stop31h 30m

£526

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Sat 4/10

18:00-00:05

1 stop23h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 17/10

01:30-15:00

1 stop20h 30m

£527

LondonKota Kinabalu

STN - BKI

STNBKI

London Stansted

Tue 14/10

16:35-00:40

3 stops25h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 21/10

12:15-19:50

3 stops38h 35m

£529

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Fri 21/11

21:30-18:00

2 stops36h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 1/12

19:05-18:35

1 stop31h 30m

£537

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Tue 18/11

10:30-00:30

1 stop30h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 30/11

01:30-14:00

1 stop20h 30m

£541

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Mon 17/11

22:00-18:00

1 stop36h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 2/12

19:05-18:35

1 stop31h 30m

£546

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Tue 3/3

21:00-00:30

1 stop19h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 6/3

01:30-17:30

1 stop24h 00m

£550

ManchesterKota Kinabalu

MAN - BKI

MANBKI

Manchester

Mon 2/3

18:50-18:00

2 stops39h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 16/3

19:05-08:05

2 stops45h 00m

£558

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sat 4/10

21:20-00:05

1 stop19h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 17/10

01:30-18:40

1 stop24h 10m

£559

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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 17 September 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.

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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

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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 KLM fly from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu in about 21h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 14h 45m. 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.

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

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Top 8 airlines flying from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu

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China EasternCheapest£368Average£573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest£418Average£534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest£556Average£676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest£615Average£873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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British AirwaysCheapest£628Average£843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£646Average£848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£649Average£714FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£650Average£867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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