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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu from £358

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.
LHR — BKI
17 May — 24 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu

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Cheapest flights from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 April 2026.

Mon 15/611:35
LGW
-
BKI
1 stop29h 55m
China Eastern
Sun 21/601:30
BKI
-
LGW
1 stop20h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 16/4£577
Wed 18/1122:00
LHR
-
BKI
1 stop36h 00m
China Southern
Wed 9/1219:05
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop31h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 15/4£580
Mon 8/611:35
LGW
-
BKI
1 stop29h 55m
China Eastern
Sun 21/601:30
BKI
-
LGW
1 stop36h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 13/4£595
Thu 3/911:35
LGW
-
BKI
1 stop29h 55m
China Eastern
Tue 15/901:30
BKI
-
LGW
1 stop20h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 14/4£596
Sun 28/610:25
LGW
-
BKI
2 stops40h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/723:20
BKI
-
LGW
2 stops38h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4£602
Sat 16/515:25
STN
-
BKI
3 stops45h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 22/514:45
BKI
-
STN
3 stops40h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4£607
Wed 27/515:30
STN
-
BKI
3 stops26h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/609:05
BKI
-
STN
3 stops40h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4£607
Sun 17/509:10
LGW
-
BKI
3 stops32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 24/510:30
BKI
-
LGW
2 stops33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4£609
Mon 29/610:25
LGW
-
BKI
2 stops40h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/723:20
BKI
-
LGW
2 stops38h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4£610
Fri 12/611:35
LGW
-
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
-
BKI
1 stop29h 55m
China Eastern
Fri 19/601:30
BKI
-
LGW
1 stop20h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 13/4£613
Sun 28/610:25
LGW
-
BKI
2 stops40h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/710:10
BKI
-
LGW
2 stops28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4£616

Find flight deals from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu

Keep the following information in mind while searching for United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu flight deals. Data was last updated 17 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£577

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
  • United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu
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13/10
  • 13/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 10m total
  • United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu
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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£22 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 17 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

LondonKota Kinabalu

STN - BKI

STNBKI

London Stansted

Wed 27/5

15:30-00:40

3 stops26h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 3/6

09:05-18:30

3 stops40h 25m

£607

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

£616

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

£654

ManchesterKota Kinabalu

MAN - BKI

MANBKI

Manchester

Mon 1/6

10:30-00:40

3 stops31h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 14/6

10:10-13:00

2 stops33h 50m

£697
Fastest return journey

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Fri 10/7

10:25-16:45

1 stop23h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 19/7

18:15-07:25

1 stop20h 10m

£708

ManchesterKota Kinabalu

MAN - BKI

MANBKI

Manchester

Tue 28/4

08:55-22:00

2 stops54h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 14/5

11:20-18:35

2 stops38h 15m

£714

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

£716

BirminghamKota Kinabalu

BHX - BKI

BHXBKI

Birmingham

Mon 18/5

08:45-22:00

3 stops30h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 27/5

11:20-23:55

3 stops43h 35m

£730

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

£750

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sun 17/5

21:45-11:15

3 stops30h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 24/5

14:45-07:00

2 stops23h 15m

£751

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Best time to book a flight from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu (average of £355). Flying from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu in August is currently the most expensive (average of £656). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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 17 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines,China Southern, andMalaysia Airlines from the United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,497 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,497 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,497 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
China Southern
7.4
Good
149 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,497 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
305 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,497 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
China Eastern
7.3
Good
207 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,497 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Kota Kinabalu from United Kingdom, you will be flying to Kota Kinabalu, which is the city’s only airport. Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Kota Kinabalu.

  • How long is the flight from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu?

    Airlines like Etihad Airways, China Eastern, and Emirates fly from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu in about 29h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 24h 10m. The distance between United Kingdom and Kota Kinabalu is about 6992 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu?

    The most popular route from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu is London Gatwick - Kota Kinabalu. You may also consider London Heathrow - Kota Kinabalu or London Stansted - Kota Kinabalu.

  • Can I find deals for flights from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu (average of £355). Flying from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu in August is currently the most expensive (average of £656). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 17 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest£469Average£628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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China EasternCheapest£489Average£574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest£496Average£624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£584Average£765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest£604Average£782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£698Average£763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£772Average£868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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