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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu from RM 2,050

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 1/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — BKI
17 Mar — 24 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu

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Cheapest flights from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 February 2026.

Tue 10/317:40
LHR
-
BKI
2 stops22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/301:30
BKI
-
LHR
2 stops46h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/2RM 2,366
Sun 8/317:15
LHR
-
BKI
2 stops23h 15m
China Southern
Wed 25/301:45
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop24h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 13/2RM 2,445
Mon 9/321:00
LHR
-
BKI
1 stop19h 30m
China Eastern
Sat 21/301:30
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop24h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 13/2RM 2,585
Mon 1/621:00
LHR
-
BKI
2 stops20h 30m
China Southern
Wed 10/619:20
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop30h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 11/2RM 2,612
Wed 15/419:15
LHR
-
BKI
2 stops22h 15m
China Southern
Wed 22/419:20
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop30h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 13/2RM 2,616
Mon 25/521:00
LHR
-
BKI
2 stops20h 30m
China Southern
Thu 4/601:45
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop24h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 12/2RM 2,620
Sun 24/521:00
LHR
-
BKI
2 stops20h 30m
China Southern
Thu 4/601:45
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop24h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 12/2RM 2,659
Mon 1/622:10
LHR
-
BKI
1 stop37h 10m
China Southern
Thu 11/601:45
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop24h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 12/2RM 2,734

Find flight deals from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Heathrow (LHR) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 15 February 2026.

Round-trip from

RM 2,366

One-way from

RM 2,050

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

RM 3,737
10/3-16/3
  • 10/3-16/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 15m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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1/3
  • 1/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 30m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (RM 1,802 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (RM 807 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Heathrow 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 407,431 searches. Data last updated 15 February 2026.
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LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Mon 9/3

21:00-00:30

1 stop19h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 21/3

01:30-17:30

1 stop24h 00m

RM 2,585

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Mon 9/3

21:00-00:30

1 stop19h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 15/3

01:30-17:30

1 stop24h 00m

RM 2,589

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Wed 15/4

19:15-00:30

2 stops22h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 22/4

19:20-19:00

1 stop30h 40m

RM 2,616

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sun 8/3

22:00-18:00

1 stop36h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 26/3

19:05-18:35

1 stop31h 30m

RM 2,710

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Fri 29/5

22:10-18:20

1 stop37h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 6/6

01:45-19:00

1 stop24h 15m

RM 2,769

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sat 7/3

21:00-00:30

1 stop19h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 16/3

01:30-17:30

1 stop24h 00m

RM 2,855

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sat 14/3

21:00-00:30

1 stop19h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 18/3

01:30-17:30

1 stop24h 00m

RM 2,862

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sat 30/5

22:10-00:30

1 stop19h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 13/6

19:20-19:00

1 stop30h 40m

RM 2,886

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Tue 2/6

21:00-00:30

2 stops20h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 14/6

01:45-19:00

1 stop24h 15m

RM 2,972

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Fri 17/4

22:10-00:30

1 stop19h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 4/5

19:20-19:00

1 stop30h 40m

RM 3,030

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Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on 13 February 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu, you should look to book at least 25 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 2,171). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 4,174). 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 15 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Malaysia Airlines from London Heathrow Airport 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.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
293 reviews
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Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
293 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
293 reviews
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Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from London Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kota Kinabalu from London Heathrow; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from London Heathrow per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights to the Kota Kinabalu airport from London Heathrow. It is only a 5.8 km journey from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Kota Kinabalu’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

    Airlines like China Eastern and China Southern fly from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu in about 19h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 45m. London Heathrow Airport and Kota Kinabalu are separated by a distance of 11254 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu round-trip?

    Malaysia Airlines, at RM 3,232, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu.. Users have found that Malaysia Airlines is 22% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow 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 London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 2,171). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 4,174). 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 airline flying from Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu

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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 3,232AverageRM 3,764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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