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Cheap flights from London to Kota Kinabalu from £290

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China Southern Logo
22:00 - 18:00LHR-BKI
36h 00m1 stop
China Southern Logo
19:05 - 18:15BKI-LHR
31h 10m1 stop
£583China Southern
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Thu, 27 Nov - Thu, 4 Dec
China Southern Logo
21:30 - 18:00LHR-BKI
36h 30m2 stops
China Southern Logo
19:05 - 18:15BKI-LHR
31h 10m1 stop
£598China Southern
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Thu, 27 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec
China Eastern Logo
18:25 - 00:30LGW-BKI
23h 05m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
01:30 - 15:00BKI-LGW
20h 30m1 stop
£602China Eastern
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Wed, 10 Sep - Tue, 16 Sep
China Southern Logo
22:00 - 18:00LHR-BKI
36h 00m1 stop
China Southern Logo
19:05 - 17:55BKI-LHR
54h 50m2 stops
£606China Southern
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Thu, 27 Nov - Fri, 5 Dec
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
17:15 - 19:25LHR-BKI
18h 10m2 stops
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
08:45 - 07:20BKI-LHR
30h 35m2 stops
£617Royal Brunei Airlines
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Sun, 30 Nov - Tue, 2 Dec
China Eastern Logo
11:35 - 00:30LGW-BKI
29h 55m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
01:30 - 15:10BKI-LGW
20h 40m1 stop
£679China Eastern
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Mon, 15 Sep - Sun, 21 Sep
Qatar Airways Logo
14:55 - 21:35LGW-BKI
23h 40m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
13:00 - 05:55BKI-LGW
24h 55m2 stops
£794Qatar Airways
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Fri, 17 Oct - Tue, 28 Oct
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:00 - 11:15LGW-BKI
18h 15m1 stop
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20:25 - 06:40BKI-LGW
17h 15m1 stop
£996Singapore Airlines
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Mon, 15 Sep - Mon, 22 Sep
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:00 - 17:10LGW-BKI
48h 10m1 stop
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11:50 - 06:25BKI-LGW
26h 35m1 stop
£1,072Singapore Airlines
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Fri, 17 Oct - Tue, 28 Oct
Qatar Airways Logo
14:55 - 21:35LGW-BKI
23h 40m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
15:00 - 13:25BKI-LGW
29h 25m2 stops
£1,487Qatar Airways
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Etihad Airways flights from London to Kota Kinabalu

Our best Etihad Airways deals on London to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets
Etihad Airways
20 Sept
LHR21:45London Heathrow
29h 15m
2 stops
BKI10:00Kota Kinabalu
27 Sept
BKI11:00Kota Kinabalu
38h 45m
2 stops
LHR18:45London Heathrow
£664
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Etihad Airways
27 Nov
LHR20:55London Heathrow
29h 05m
2 stops
BKI10:00Kota Kinabalu
1 Dec
BKI11:00Kota Kinabalu
57h 05m
2 stops
LHR12:05London Heathrow
£675
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Etihad Airways
13 Oct
LHR20:55London Heathrow
30h 05m
2 stops
BKI10:00Kota Kinabalu
17 Oct
BKI11:00Kota Kinabalu
32h 45m
2 stops
LHR12:45London Heathrow
£678
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China Southern flights from London to Kota Kinabalu

Our best China Southern deals on London to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets
China Southern
27 Nov
LHR22:00London Heathrow
36h 00m
1 stop
BKI18:00Kota Kinabalu
4 Dec
BKI19:05Kota Kinabalu
31h 10m
1 stop
LHR18:15London Heathrow
£583
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China Southern
27 Nov
LHR21:30London Heathrow
36h 30m
2 stops
BKI18:00Kota Kinabalu
3 Dec
BKI19:05Kota Kinabalu
31h 10m
1 stop
LHR18:15London Heathrow
£598
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China Southern
27 Nov
LHR22:00London Heathrow
36h 00m
1 stop
BKI18:00Kota Kinabalu
5 Dec
BKI19:05Kota Kinabalu
54h 50m
2 stops
LHR17:55London Heathrow
£606
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Customise your flight search to find flights from London 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, momondo users made 279,928 searches. Data last updated 30 July 2025.
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LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Thu 27/11

22:00-18:00

1 stop36h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 4/12

19:05-18:15

1 stop31h 10m

£583

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Thu 27/11

21:30-18:00

2 stops36h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 3/12

19:05-18:15

1 stop31h 10m

£598

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Wed 10/9

18:25-00:30

1 stop23h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 16/9

01:30-15:00

1 stop20h 30m

£602

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Thu 27/11

22:00-18:00

1 stop36h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 5/12

19:05-17:55

2 stops54h 50m

£606

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sun 30/11

17:15-19:25

2 stops18h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 2/12

08:45-07:20

2 stops30h 35m

£617

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Mon 15/9

11:35-00:30

1 stop29h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 21/9

01:30-15:10

1 stop20h 40m

£679

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Fri 17/10

14:55-21:35

2 stops23h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 28/10

13:00-05:55

2 stops24h 55m

£794

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Mon 15/9

10:00-11:15

1 stop18h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 22/9

20:25-06:40

1 stop17h 15m

£996

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Fri 17/10

10:00-17:10

1 stop48h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 28/10

11:50-06:25

1 stop26h 35m

£1,072

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Fri 15/8

14:55-21:35

2 stops23h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 30/8

15:00-13:25

2 stops29h 25m

£1,487

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between London and Kota Kinabalu?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

In general, November is the cheapest month to fly from London to Kota Kinabalu. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around £622. If you’re not able to fly to Kota Kinabalu in November, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from London to Kota Kinabalu during February average around £630.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest day to depart from London to Kota Kinabalu is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as £715. Flights from London to Kota Kinabalu on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around £834. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Kota Kinabalu is in the afternoon when flights can be purchased for as low as £624. Flights in the morning are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of £777.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Kota Kinabalu?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Kota Kinabalu from London when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Kota Kinabalu for around £758 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Kota Kinabalu from London for as low as £618 on momondo.

How have London to Kota Kinabalu flight prices changed over time?

As of July 2025, prices for London to Kota Kinabalu flights are approximately 11% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from London to Kota Kinabalu

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Best price found

£290

Fastest flight time

17h 45m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Kota Kinabalu

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Kota Kinabalu from London in the past 72 hours is £290. The best return flight deal from London to Kota Kinabalu found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £583.
The fastest flight from London to Kota Kinabalu takes 17h 45m
There are no direct flights from London to Kota Kinabalu. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are London Gatwick Airport - Kota Kinabalu Airport, London Stansted Airport - Kota Kinabalu Airport and London Heathrow Airport - Kota Kinabalu Airport.
There is 1 airport near Kota Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu (BKI)
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  • How far is London to Kota Kinabalu by plane?

    There are 6977.8 mi between London and Kota Kinabalu. 17h 45m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from London to Kota Kinabalu Airport?

    Prices for flights from London to Kota Kinabalu Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from London to Kota Kinabalu Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from London to Kota Kinabalu Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Kota Kinabalu Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Kota Kinabalu Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Best airlines flying from London to Kota Kinabalu

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China EasternPriceFrom £377Free CancellationRating
7.2
158 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom £438Free CancellationRating
7.6
104 reviews
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Royal Brunei AirlinesPriceFrom £577Free CancellationRating
5.7
7 reviews
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Malaysia AirlinesPriceFrom £639Free CancellationRating
7.4
270 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom £642Free CancellationRating
6.6
7,215 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom £660Free CancellationRating
8.1
1,338 reviews
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