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£358+ Cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu

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 13/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— BKI
18 May — 25 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Kota Kinabalu in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 18 April 2026.

Mon 15/611:35
LGW
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BKI
1 stop29h 55m
China Eastern
Sun 21/601:30
BKI
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LGW
1 stop20h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 16/4£578
Wed 18/1122:00
LHR
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BKI
1 stop36h 00m
China Southern
Wed 9/1219:05
BKI
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LHR
1 stop31h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 15/4£581
Mon 8/611:35
LGW
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BKI
1 stop29h 55m
China Eastern
Sun 21/601:30
BKI
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LGW
1 stop36h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 13/4£596
Thu 3/911:35
LGW
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BKI
1 stop29h 55m
China Eastern
Tue 15/901:30
BKI
-
LGW
1 stop20h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 14/4£597
Sun 28/610:25
LGW
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BKI
2 stops40h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/723:20
BKI
-
LGW
2 stops38h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4£603
Sat 16/515:25
STN
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BKI
3 stops45h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 22/514:45
BKI
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STN
3 stops40h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4£607
Sun 17/509:10
LGW
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BKI
3 stops32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 24/510:30
BKI
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LGW
2 stops33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4£610
Mon 29/610:25
LGW
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BKI
2 stops40h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/723:20
BKI
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LGW
2 stops38h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4£610
Fri 12/611:35
LGW
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BKI
1 stop29h 55m
China Eastern
Sat 20/601:30
BKI
-
LGW
1 stop36h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 14/4£613
Fri 12/611:35
LGW
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BKI
1 stop29h 55m
China Eastern
Fri 19/601:30
BKI
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LGW
1 stop20h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 13/4£614
Sun 28/610:25
LGW
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BKI
2 stops40h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/710:10
BKI
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LGW
2 stops28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4£617
Sun 17/509:15
STN
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BKI
3 stops32h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 24/510:30
BKI
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STN
2 stops33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4£617

Find flight deals to Kota Kinabalu

Find the latest flights to Kota Kinabalu 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 18 April 2026.

Return from

£578

One-way from

£358

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£678
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 15/6-21/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 25m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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  • 13/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 10m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Fri 12/6

11:35-00:30

1 stop29h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 19/6

01:30-15:00

1 stop20h 30m

£614

LondonKota Kinabalu

STN - BKI

STNBKI

London Stansted

Sun 17/5

09:15-00:40

3 stops32h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 24/5

10:30-12:55

2 stops33h 25m

£617

LondonKota Kinabalu

STN - BKI

STNBKI

London Stansted

Fri 12/6

07:15-22:05

3 stops31h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 21/6

09:05-14:50

3 stops36h 45m

£655

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Fri 12/6

11:35-00:30

1 stop29h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 20/6

01:30-06:40

1 stop36h 10m

£666

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Mon 8/6

11:35-00:30

1 stop29h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 21/6

01:30-15:00

1 stop20h 30m

£717

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Thu 3/9

21:20-00:30

1 stop20h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 15/9

01:30-18:40

1 stop24h 10m

£751

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Mon 3/8

10:25-16:45

1 stop23h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 3/9

17:15-07:05

1 stop20h 50m

£796

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Mon 1/6

21:20-00:30

1 stop20h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 7/6

01:30-18:40

1 stop24h 10m

£802

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Tue 2/6

21:45-15:35

2 stops34h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 15/6

05:20-18:45

2 stops20h 25m

£818

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Sun 17/5

10:05-22:00

2 stops28h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 24/5

11:20-12:35

2 stops32h 15m

£829

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Kota Kinabalu

When is the best time to book a flight to Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 10 April 2026.

The price you pay for your flight to Kota Kinabalu may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 80 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Kota Kinabalu?

On average, a flight from London to Kota Kinabalu takes 21 hours 53 minutes. Flights to Kota Kinabalu 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 Kota Kinabalu?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Kota Kinabalu are Malaysia Airlines, China Southern and Singapore Airlines.

Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From £605
China Southern
China Southern
From £476
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From £585
China Eastern
China Eastern
From £426

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu?

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

Rainfall in Kota Kinabalu by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kota Kinabalu 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 Kota Kinabalu when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Kota Kinabalu by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kota Kinabalu, 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).

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 18 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,China Southern, andMalaysia Airlines to Malaysia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,497 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,497 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,497 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
China Southern
7.4
Good
149 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,497 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
305 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,497 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
207 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,497 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

FAQs about flying to Kota Kinabalu

Getting around Kota Kinabalu

There are minibus and van services which locals use to get around the town, and these are a budget-friendly option for travellers. Taxis are plentiful, but unlike the airport service, you will need to haggle to agree the fare you want to pay. The city is small and getting around on foot is relatively simple if you’re aware of traffic.

  • When is the best time to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

    Lying between the coast and Mount Kinabalu means that rain showers are an almost daily occurrence in the city. However, they are normally short and refreshing.  Temperatures are an average of 28C (82.4F) all year round, and the hottest months are April and May. January is the coolest month and also one of the best times to plan a visit to catch the Chinese New Year celebrations. Thanks to stable weather conditions, any time of year is perfect for a holiday in the city, though it is drier in February and March. Because weather is reasonably stable and the difference between wet and dry season is not marked, flights to the city don’t fluctuate in price much over the course of the year.  School holidays and the Chinese New Year combined with the dry season make the months of January to April slightly more expensive, while the ‘wet season’ from September to the beginning of January tends to be slightly cheaper.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kota Kinabalu?

    Booking a flight to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is your only option if you intend on flying to Kota Kinabalu. It is only a 3.6 mi journey from Kota Kinabalu to Kota Kinabalu’s city center.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Kota Kinabalu 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 Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Royal Brunei Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Kota Kinabalu.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Kota Kinabalu?

    Kota Kinabalu is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Kota Kinabalu. One-way flights to Kota Kinabalu typically cost £17, while return flights cost around £30.

  • How much is a return flight to Kota Kinabalu?

    A return flight to Kota Kinabalu will typically cost around £30, however they can be found for as little as £30.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Kota Kinabalu depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Kota Kinabalu, London offers the quickest one-way flight (19 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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