Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu from £272

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Recent return flight deals from the United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu

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China Eastern Logo
11:35 - 00:30
LGW
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BKI
29h 55m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
01:30 - 06:40
BKI
-
LGW
36h 10m
1 stop
£425China Eastern
Fri, 17 Apr - Sun, 3 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:25 - 00:30
LHR
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BKI
21h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
01:15 - 20:25
BKI
-
LHR
26h 10m
2 stops
£494Multiple Airlines
Sat, 2 May - Tue, 19 May
China Southern Logo
11:40 - 18:20
LGW
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BKI
23h 40m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
01:45 - 18:30
BKI
-
LGW
23h 45m
2 stops
£497China Southern
Mon, 8 Jun - Mon, 29 Jun
China Southern Logo
19:15 - 00:30
LHR
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BKI
22h 15m
2 stops
China Southern Logo
01:45 - 19:20
BKI
-
LHR
24h 35m
1 stop
£499China Southern
Sun, 31 May - Fri, 12 Jun
Qatar Airways Logo
08:05 - 22:55
MAN
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BKI
31h 50m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
22:20 - 20:00
BKI
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MAN
28h 40m
2 stops
£790Qatar Airways
Mon, 31 Aug - Sat, 12 Sep
Qatar Airways Logo
21:45 - 22:55
MAN
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BKI
42h 10m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
22:20 - 20:00
BKI
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MAN
28h 40m
2 stops
£792Qatar Airways
Thu, 27 Aug - Sat, 12 Sep
Malaysia Airlines Logo
08:10 - 21:35
BHX
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BKI
30h 25m
2 stops
Malaysia Airlines Logo
15:00 - 06:30
BKI
-
BHX
22h 30m
2 stops
£877Malaysia Airlines
Thu, 7 May - Mon, 11 May
Malaysia Airlines Logo
08:10 - 22:55
BHX
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BKI
31h 45m
2 stops
Malaysia Airlines Logo
15:00 - 06:30
BKI
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BHX
22h 30m
2 stops
£881Malaysia Airlines
Thu, 7 May - Mon, 11 May
KLM Logo
17:50 - 22:55
LCY
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BKI
22h 05m
2 stops
KLM Logo
19:05 - 07:55
BKI
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LCY
19h 50m
2 stops
£1,097KLM
Mon, 1 Jun - Tue, 30 Jun
KLM Logo
17:10 - 22:55
LCY
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BKI
22h 45m
2 stops
KLM Logo
19:05 - 08:50
BKI
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LCY
20h 45m
2 stops
£1,101KLM
Mon, 1 Jun - Tue, 30 Jun

China Eastern flights from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu

Our best China Eastern deals on United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets
China Eastern
17 Apr
LGW11:35London Gatwick
29h 55m
1 stop
BKI00:30Kota Kinabalu
3 May
BKI01:30Kota Kinabalu
36h 10m
1 stop
LGW06:40London Gatwick
£425
China Eastern
2 Jun
LHR21:20London Heathrow
20h 10m
1 stop
BKI00:30Kota Kinabalu
14 Jun
BKI01:30Kota Kinabalu
24h 10m
1 stop
LHR18:40London Heathrow
£501
China Eastern
3 May
LHR21:20London Heathrow
20h 10m
1 stop
BKI00:30Kota Kinabalu
14 May
BKI01:30Kota Kinabalu
24h 10m
1 stop
LHR18:40London Heathrow
£503

China Southern flights from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu

Our best China Southern deals on United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu flight tickets
China Southern
8 Jun
LGW11:40London Gatwick
23h 40m
1 stop
BKI18:20Kota Kinabalu
29 Jun
BKI01:45Kota Kinabalu
23h 45m
2 stops
LGW18:30London Gatwick
£497
China Southern
31 May
LHR19:15London Heathrow
22h 15m
2 stops
BKI00:30Kota Kinabalu
12 Jun
BKI01:45Kota Kinabalu
24h 35m
1 stop
LHR19:20London Heathrow
£499
China Southern
14 May
LHR22:10London Heathrow
37h 10m
1 stop
BKI18:20Kota Kinabalu
21 May
BKI19:20Kota Kinabalu
29h 45m
2 stops
LHR18:05London Heathrow
£511

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Cheapest return flight

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Fri 17/4

11:35-00:30

1 stop29h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 3/5

01:30-06:40

1 stop36h 10m

£425

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sat 2/5

20:25-00:30

2 stops21h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 19/5

01:15-20:25

2 stops26h 10m

£494

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Mon 8/6

11:40-18:20

1 stop23h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 29/6

01:45-18:30

2 stops23h 45m

£497

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sun 31/5

19:15-00:30

2 stops22h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 12/6

01:45-19:20

1 stop24h 35m

£499

ManchesterKota Kinabalu

MAN - BKI

MANBKI

Manchester

Mon 31/8

08:05-22:55

2 stops31h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 12/9

22:20-20:00

2 stops28h 40m

£790

ManchesterKota Kinabalu

MAN - BKI

MANBKI

Manchester

Thu 27/8

21:45-22:55

2 stops42h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 12/9

22:20-20:00

2 stops28h 40m

£792

BirminghamKota Kinabalu

BHX - BKI

BHXBKI

Birmingham

Thu 7/5

08:10-21:35

2 stops30h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 11/5

15:00-06:30

2 stops22h 30m

£877

BirminghamKota Kinabalu

BHX - BKI

BHXBKI

Birmingham

Thu 7/5

08:10-22:55

2 stops31h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 11/5

15:00-06:30

2 stops22h 30m

£881
Fastest return journey

LondonKota Kinabalu

LCY - BKI

LCYBKI

London City

Mon 1/6

17:50-22:55

2 stops22h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 30/6

19:05-07:55

2 stops19h 50m

£1,097

LondonKota Kinabalu

LCY - BKI

LCYBKI

London City

Mon 1/6

17:10-22:55

2 stops22h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 30/6

19:05-08:50

2 stops20h 45m

£1,101

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around £485. If you’re not able to fly to Kota Kinabalu in January, then June is your next best option. Flight prices from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu during June average around £602.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Kota Kinabalu from United Kingdom when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Kota Kinabalu for around £812 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 United Kingdom for as low as £607 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu flights?

You could potentially save up to 44% on your flight if you consider stops on a United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu flight.

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Fastest flight time

19h 05m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu takes 19h 05m
There are no direct flights from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu. There are no popular flight routes from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu.
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    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 United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu Airport.

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

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Kota Kinabalu Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Kota Kinabalu Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu

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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
China EasternPriceFrom £409Free CancellationRating
7.2
198 reviews
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Royal Brunei AirlinesPriceFrom £476Free CancellationRating
0.0
0 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom £476Free CancellationRating
7.4
142 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom £592Free CancellationRating
8.2
1,475 reviews
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Malaysia AirlinesPriceFrom £612Free CancellationRating
7.3
294 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom £669Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,740 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom £750Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,784 reviews
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