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£247+ Cheap flights to Sabah

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 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— BKI
24 Aug — 31 Aug1
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 25 July 2026.

Fri 27/1110:30
LGW
-
BKI
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Thu 3/1201:30
BKI
-
LGW
1 stop37h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 22/7£489
Wed 11/1117:00
LGW
-
BKI
1 stop23h 30m
China Eastern
Sat 14/1101:30
BKI
-
LGW
1 stop20h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 24/7£504
Tue 1/911:35
LGW
-
BKI
1 stop29h 55m
China Eastern
Thu 10/901:30
BKI
-
LGW
1 stop24h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 22/7£528
Wed 2/911:35
LGW
-
BKI
1 stop29h 55m
China Eastern
Sat 12/901:30
BKI
-
LGW
1 stop24h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 21/7£531
Wed 16/918:00
LGW
-
BKI
1 stop23h 30m
China Eastern
Tue 29/901:30
BKI
-
LGW
1 stop24h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 23/7£531
Mon 7/922:00
LGW
-
BKI
1 stop19h 30m
China Eastern
Sun 13/901:30
BKI
-
LGW
1 stop20h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 24/7£537
Sun 30/817:30
LGW
-
BKI
2 stops45h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 11/922:20
BKI
-
LGW
2 stops40h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/7£550
Tue 8/918:00
LGW
-
BKI
1 stop23h 30m
China Eastern
Mon 14/901:30
BKI
-
LGW
1 stop20h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 24/7£551
Sat 5/918:00
LGW
-
BKI
1 stop20h 45m
China Eastern
Sat 12/922:50
BKI
-
LGW
1 stop38h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 22/7£555
Fri 23/1022:10
LHR
-
BKI
1 stop19h 20m
China Southern
Tue 3/1119:05
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop31h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 24/7£573
Fri 27/1122:00
LHR
-
BKI
1 stop36h 00m
China Southern
Fri 4/1219:05
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop31h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 22/7£581
Wed 16/906:30
STN
-
BKI
2 stops35h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 30/920:30
BKI
-
STN
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/7£594

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Find the latest flights to Sabah in 2026, 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 25 July 2026.

Return from

£489

One-way from

£247

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£740
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 27/11-3/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 00m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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  • 1/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 20m total
  • London to Sabah
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LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Wed 11/11

17:00-00:30

1 stop23h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 14/11

01:30-14:00

1 stop20h 30m

£504

LondonKota Kinabalu

STN - BKI

STNBKI

London Stansted

Wed 16/9

07:25-22:55

3 stops32h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 30/9

20:30-20:35

2 stops31h 05m

£608

LondonKota Kinabalu

STN - BKI

STNBKI

London Stansted

Sun 20/9

07:25-19:30

3 stops29h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 9/10

20:45-22:00

2 stops32h 15m

£618

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Wed 11/11

21:00-00:30

1 stop19h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 14/11

01:30-17:30

1 stop24h 00m

£632

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Tue 8/9

11:35-22:25

2 stops27h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 15/9

08:05-12:35

2 stops35h 30m

£639

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Tue 8/9

21:20-00:30

1 stop20h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 14/9

01:30-18:40

1 stop24h 10m

£643

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Sat 12/9

22:00-00:30

1 stop19h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 19/9

01:30-19:15

1 stop24h 45m

£657

LondonTawau

LGW - TWU

LGWTWU

London Gatwick

Tue 8/9

06:00-20:55

3 stops31h 55m

Tawau

Tue 15/9

20:20-22:25

2 stops33h 05m

£686

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sun 13/9

08:25-14:15

2 stops46h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 20/9

17:45-19:10

2 stops32h 25m

£691

LondonKota Kinabalu

STN - BKI

STNBKI

London Stansted

Tue 18/8

17:10-00:30

3 stops24h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 9/9

23:20-22:10

2 stops29h 50m

£693

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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 22 hours 23 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 Royal Brunei Airlines.

Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From £702
China Southern
China Southern
From £425
China Eastern
China Eastern
From £433
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From £594

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sabah?

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

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Sabah?

The price you pay for your flight to Sabah may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 22 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 25 July 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 25 July 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines,China Southern, andChina Eastern 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
1,581 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,May 2024

DPS - SIN

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,581 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,581 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,May 2024

DPS - SIN

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.
China Southern
7.4
Good
164 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,581 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,May 2024

DPS - SIN

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
229 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,581 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,May 2024

DPS - SIN

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
314 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,581 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,May 2024

DPS - SIN

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

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 Southern 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 £24, while return flights cost around £47.

  • How much is a return flight to Sabah?

    A return flight to Sabah will typically cost around £51, however they can be found for as little as £47.

  • 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 25 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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