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£295+ Cheap flights to Sabah

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— BKI
26 févr. — 5 mars1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Sabah in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Sabah
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Sabah. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 27 janvier 2026.

ven. 10/411:35
LGW
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BKI
1 stop29h 55m
China Eastern
jeu. 23/401:30
BKI
-
LGW
1 stop20h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 24/1£445
mer. 4/317:00
LGW
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BKI
1 stop18h 45m
China Eastern
jeu. 12/301:30
BKI
-
LGW
1 stop20h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 26/1£450
jeu. 5/310:30
LGW
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BKI
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
dim. 8/301:30
BKI
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 23/1£453
mer. 4/317:15
LHR
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BKI
2 stops23h 15m
China Southern
ven. 13/319:05
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop31h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 26/1£458
lun. 9/321:00
LHR
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BKI
1 stop19h 30m
China Eastern
dim. 22/301:30
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop24h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 24/1£459
ven. 30/121:00
LHR
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BKI
1 stop19h 30m
China Eastern
jeu. 5/201:30
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop24h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 24/1£481
mar. 10/310:30
LGW
-
BKI
1 stop30h 00m
Multiple Airlines
mar. 17/316:05
BKI
-
LGW
2 stops29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/1£485
lun. 9/317:00
LGW
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BKI
1 stop23h 30m
China Eastern
dim. 22/301:30
BKI
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 24/1£492
ven. 30/110:30
LGW
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BKI
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
jeu. 5/201:30
BKI
-
LGW
1 stop20h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 24/1£497
jeu. 14/512:00
LGW
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BKI
1 stop23h 20m
China Southern
jeu. 21/519:20
BKI
-
LGW
1 stop18h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 25/1£502
lun. 9/322:00
LHR
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BKI
1 stop18h 30m
China Southern
dim. 22/301:45
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop23h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 25/1£502
lun. 9/310:30
LGW
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BKI
2 stops30h 00m
Multiple Airlines
lun. 23/309:20
BKI
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LGW
2 stops29h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/1£505

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Return from

£450

One-way from

£295

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£510
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 4/3-12/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 15m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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16/6
  • 16/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 00m total
  • London to Sabah
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London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

lun. 9/3

21:00-00:30

1 stop19h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

dim. 22/3

01:30-17:30

1 stop24h 00m

£487

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

mar. 10/3

10:30-00:30

1 stop30h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

lun. 16/3

01:30-06:30

1 stop37h 00m

£503

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

mer. 4/3

22:00-00:30

1 stop18h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

jeu. 12/3

01:45-18:35

1 stop24h 50m

£504

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

lun. 9/3

21:30-18:00

2 stops36h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

lun. 23/3

19:05-18:35

1 stop31h 30m

£510

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

lun. 9/3

10:30-00:30

2 stops30h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

lun. 23/3

09:20-06:30

2 stops29h 10m

£513

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

mar. 10/3

21:00-00:30

1 stop19h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

lun. 16/3

01:30-17:30

1 stop24h 00m

£533

LondonKota Kinabalu

STN - BKI

STNBKI

London Stansted

lun. 9/3

07:30-23:00

3 stops31h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

lun. 23/3

22:40-22:15

2 stops31h 35m

£559

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

mer. 25/2

22:00-00:30

1 stop18h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

mar. 3/3

01:45-18:35

1 stop24h 50m

£562

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

jeu. 5/3

10:30-19:45

1 stop25h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

dim. 8/3

01:30-14:00

1 stop20h 30m

£572

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

lun. 9/3

10:30-00:30

1 stop30h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

sam. 21/3

01:30-14:00

1 stop20h 30m

£572

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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 30 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 Southern and China Eastern.

Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From £604
China Eastern
China Eastern
From £430
China Southern
China Southern
From £460
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From £579

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sabah?

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

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 27 janvier 2026.
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 27 janvier 2026.
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
8.2
Very Good
1,438 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,438 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,438 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
China Southern
7.3
Good
136 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,438 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
290 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,438 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
191 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,438 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

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 £29.

  • How much is a return flight to Sabah?

    A return flight to Sabah will typically cost around £29, however they can be found for as little as £29.

  • 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 10 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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