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— BKI
3 Aug — 10 Aug1
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Flights to Sabah in 2025

Find the latest flights to Sabah in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 29 July 2025.

Return from

£626

One-way from

£289

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£871
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 30/11-5/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 67h 40m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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1/9
  • 1/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 25m total
  • London to Sabah
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£18 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Sat 20/922:05LHR - SDK
2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 27/921:45SDK - LHR
2 stops53h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7£442
Sun 30/1121:30LHR - BKI
2 stops36h 30mChina Southern
Fri 5/1219:05BKI - LHR
1 stop31h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 28/7£626
Wed 10/909:30LHR - TWU
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/921:30TWU - LHR
2 stops48h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7£632
Wed 10/918:25LGW - BKI
1 stop23h 05mChina Eastern
Tue 16/901:30BKI - LGW
1 stop20h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/7£635
Sun 30/1117:40LHR - BKI
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1205:20BKI - LHR
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7£636
Mon 8/911:35LGW - BKI
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/919:45BKI - LGW
2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7£654
Sat 20/907:00STN - BKI
3 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 27/906:00BKI - STN
3 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7£655
Sat 20/921:45LHR - BKI
2 stops29h 15mEtihad Airways
Sat 27/911:00BKI - LHR
2 stops38h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 27/7£661
Mon 1/921:20LHR - BKI
1 stop20h 10mChina Eastern
Sun 7/901:30BKI - LHR
1 stop24h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 27/7£707
Wed 17/911:00LHR - SDK
1 stop19h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Thu 2/1014:10SDK - LHR
1 stop33h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 28/7£766
Fri 17/1014:55LGW - BKI
2 stops23h 40mQatar Airways
Tue 28/1013:00BKI - LGW
2 stops24h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/7£790
Mon 1/914:55STN - BKI
2 stops60h 05mEmirates
Mon 8/907:00BKI - STN
2 stops42h 45mEmirates
Deal found 27/7£840

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonSandakan

LHR - SDK

LHRSDK

London Heathrow

Sat 20/9

22:05-12:25

2 stops31h 20m

Sandakan

Sat 27/9

21:45-19:50

2 stops53h 05m

£442

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sun 30/11

21:30-18:00

2 stops36h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 5/12

19:05-18:15

1 stop31h 10m

£626

LondonTawau

LHR - TWU

LHRTWU

London Heathrow

Wed 10/9

09:30-16:40

2 stops24h 10m

Tawau

Wed 17/9

21:30-15:15

2 stops48h 45m

£632

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Wed 10/9

18:25-00:30

1 stop23h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 16/9

01:30-15:00

1 stop20h 30m

£635

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sun 30/11

17:40-00:30

2 stops22h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 2/12

05:20-15:25

1 stop18h 05m

£636

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Mon 8/9

11:35-23:00

2 stops28h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 15/9

19:45-15:00

2 stops26h 15m

£654

LondonKota Kinabalu

STN - BKI

STNBKI

London Stansted

Sat 20/9

07:00-20:05

3 stops30h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 27/9

06:00-12:55

3 stops37h 55m

£655

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sat 20/9

21:45-10:00

2 stops29h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 27/9

11:00-18:45

2 stops38h 45m

£661

LondonTawau

LGW - TWU

LGWTWU

London Gatwick

Wed 10/9

11:35-20:55

2 stops26h 20m

Tawau

Wed 17/9

12:25-15:00

2 stops33h 35m

£686

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Mon 1/9

21:20-00:30

1 stop20h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 7/9

01:30-18:40

1 stop24h 10m

£707

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Sabah

How long is the flight to Sabah?

On average, a flight from London to Sabah takes 24 hours 27 minutes. Flights to Sabah from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Sabah?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Sabah are Malaysia Airlines, China Eastern and China Southern.

Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From £846
China Eastern
China Eastern
From £503
China Southern
China Southern
From £584
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From £881

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sabah?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Sabah are China Eastern, China Southern and Royal Brunei Airlines.

Rainfall in Sabah by month

Plan your trip to Sabah by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sabah ranges from 60.0 - 351.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 351.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Sabah when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Sabah by month

Plan your trip to Sabah by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sabah, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Sabah?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Sabah in the last few years. This data was updated on 29 July 2025.
The most popular places in Sabah to fly to are Kota Kinabalu, Tawau and Sandakan.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sabah

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sabah. 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 Sabah. Reviews last updated 29 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andKLM to Malaysia. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,295 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,295 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,295 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,338 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,295 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,295 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
China Southern
7.6
Good
104 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,295 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,295 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

FAQs about flying to Sabah

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Sabah if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Sabah on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Sabah?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, China Eastern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Sabah.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Sabah?

    Sandakan is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sabah. One-way flights to Sandakan typically cost £9, while return flights cost around £25.

  • How much is a return flight to Sabah?

    A return flight to Sabah will typically cost around £37, however they can be found for as little as £34.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Sabah depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Sabah, London offers the quickest one-way flight (17 hours 45 minutes).

  • Does Kota Kinabalu have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Kota Kinabalu can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Kota Kinabalu?

    Yes. Kota Kinabalu has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Survivor Lodge Pulau Tiga is the closest property to Kota Kinabalu (0.0 mi away from Kota Kinabalu).

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