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£261+ Cheap flights to Sabah

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— BKI
12 ott — 19 ott1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 12 settembre 2025.

Return from

£473

One-way from

£261

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£653
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 9/11-30/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 30m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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11/1
  • 11/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 55m total
  • London to Sabah
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (£9 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in September 2025
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dom 9/1122:00LHR - BKI
1 stop36h 00mChina Southern
dom 30/1119:05BKI - LHR
1 stop31h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 11/9£473
lun 13/1022:10LHR - BKI
1 stop37h 10mChina Southern
gio 23/1019:20BKI - LHR
1 stop30h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 10/9£536
lun 13/1018:05LGW - BKI
1 stop23h 25mChina Eastern
mer 22/1001:30BKI - LGW
1 stop36h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/9£554
dom 9/1114:55STN - BKI
3 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
dom 30/1122:00BKI - STN
2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9£560
lun 13/1011:55STN - BKI
3 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
gio 23/1012:15BKI - STN
3 stops43h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9£565
lun 13/1012:00LGW - BKI
1 stop23h 20mChina Southern
gio 23/1019:20BKI - LGW
1 stop18h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 10/9£571
mer 8/1007:30STN - BKI
3 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
lun 13/1005:20BKI - STN
2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9£571
dom 9/1110:30LGW - BKI
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
dom 30/1107:20BKI - LGW
2 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9£573
mer 8/1017:25LGW - BKI
3 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
lun 13/1005:20BKI - LGW
2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9£586
lun 13/1011:35LGW - BKI
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
gio 23/1009:50BKI - LGW
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9£591
gio 9/1017:50STN - BKI
3 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
ven 17/1015:35BKI - STN
3 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9£593
gio 9/1012:00LGW - BKI
1 stop23h 20mChina Southern
ven 17/1019:20BKI - LGW
2 stops30h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 10/9£604

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

lun 5/1

10:30-00:30

1 stop30h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

gio 22/1

01:30-06:30

1 stop37h 00m

£529

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

gio 8/1

22:00-18:00

1 stop36h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

ven 30/1

19:05-18:35

1 stop31h 30m

£549

LondonKota Kinabalu

STN - BKI

STNBKI

London Stansted

dom 9/11

14:55-00:55

3 stops26h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

dom 30/11

22:00-22:15

2 stops32h 15m

£560

LondonKota Kinabalu

STN - BKI

STNBKI

London Stansted

lun 13/10

11:55-00:40

3 stops29h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

gio 23/10

12:15-00:55

3 stops43h 40m

£565

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

lun 9/3

22:00-18:00

1 stop36h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

dom 22/3

19:05-18:35

1 stop31h 30m

£568

LondonKota Kinabalu

STN - BKI

STNBKI

London Stansted

mer 8/10

07:30-00:40

3 stops34h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

lun 13/10

05:20-18:45

2 stops20h 25m

£571

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

dom 9/11

10:30-21:10

2 stops26h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

dom 30/11

07:20-14:00

2 stops38h 40m

£573

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

mar 3/3

21:00-00:30

1 stop19h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

ven 6/3

01:30-17:30

1 stop24h 00m

£582

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

lun 9/3

10:30-00:30

1 stop30h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

sab 21/3

01:30-14:00

1 stop20h 30m

£592

LondonKota Kinabalu

STN - BKI

STNBKI

London Stansted

gio 9/10

17:50-00:40

3 stops23h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

ven 17/10

15:35-18:00

3 stops33h 25m

£593

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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 25 hours 31 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 £838
China Eastern
China Eastern
From £503
China Southern
China Southern
From £567
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 12 settembre 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 12 settembre 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, China Southern, andMalaysia Airlines to Malaysia. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,365 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,365 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,365 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,365 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,365 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
China Eastern
7.2
Good
165 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,365 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

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?

    Kota Kinabalu is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sabah. One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu typically cost £12, while return flights cost around £16.

  • 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 (18 hours 50 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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