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Cheap flights from London to Kota Kinabalu from RM 1,637

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 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — BKI
28 Mar — 4 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from London to Kota Kinabalu

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Cheapest flights from London to Kota Kinabalu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Kota Kinabalu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 February 2026.

Tue 2/611:35
LGW
-
BKI
1 stop29h 55m
China Eastern
Sun 14/601:30
BKI
-
LGW
1 stop20h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 23/2RM 2,212
Sat 14/321:00
LHR
-
BKI
1 stop19h 30m
China Eastern
Sat 28/301:30
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop24h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 23/2RM 2,247
Tue 10/321:00
LHR
-
BKI
1 stop19h 30m
China Eastern
Mon 16/301:30
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop24h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 25/2RM 2,251
Sat 14/310:30
LGW
-
BKI
1 stop30h 00m
China Eastern
Sat 28/301:30
BKI
-
LGW
1 stop21h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 23/2RM 2,368
Thu 7/511:35
LGW
-
BKI
2 stops29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 20/501:15
BKI
-
LGW
2 stops44h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/2RM 2,411
Mon 24/810:25
LGW
-
BKI
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 23/917:15
BKI
-
LGW
2 stops21h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/2RM 2,453
Sun 12/419:15
LHR
-
BKI
2 stops22h 15m
China Southern
Wed 22/401:45
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop24h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 23/2RM 2,477
Tue 2/621:20
LHR
-
BKI
1 stop20h 10m
China Eastern
Sun 14/601:30
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop24h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 24/2RM 2,496
Mon 20/412:00
LGW
-
BKI
1 stop29h 30m
China Southern
Sat 16/500:30
BKI
-
LGW
2 stops37h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 24/2RM 2,527
Fri 29/521:00
LHR
-
BKI
2 stops20h 30m
China Southern
Fri 12/619:20
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop31h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 26/2RM 2,586
Tue 2/621:00
LHR
-
BKI
2 stops20h 30m
China Southern
Sun 14/601:45
BKI
-
LHR
1 stop24h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 24/2RM 2,609
Thu 3/911:35
LGW
-
BKI
2 stops29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 14/1013:00
BKI
-
LGW
2 stops25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2RM 2,617

Find flight deals from London to Kota Kinabalu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) 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 26 February 2026.

Round-trip from

RM 2,212

One-way from

RM 1,637

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Average price

RM 3,593
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 2/6-14/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 35m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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6/4
  • 6/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 00m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (RM 699 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Departure

Return

Price

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Tue 17/3

17:00-00:30

1 stop23h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 24/3

01:30-14:00

1 stop20h 30m

RM 2,667

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Wed 22/4

11:35-00:30

1 stop29h 55m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 8/5

01:30-15:00

1 stop20h 30m

RM 2,745

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Mon 13/7

10:25-15:35

1 stop22h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 22/7

16:05-07:30

1 stop22h 25m

RM 2,928

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Mon 8/6

18:05-00:30

1 stop23h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 9/7

01:30-15:10

1 stop20h 40m

RM 3,079

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Mon 8/6

18:05-00:30

1 stop23h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 10/7

01:30-15:00

1 stop20h 30m

RM 3,079

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Wed 22/4

21:20-00:30

1 stop20h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 8/5

01:30-18:40

1 stop24h 10m

RM 3,153

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Mon 9/3

17:00-00:30

1 stop23h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 21/3

01:30-14:00

1 stop20h 30m

RM 3,196

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Sat 11/7

10:25-16:45

1 stop23h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 2/8

18:15-07:25

1 stop20h 10m

RM 3,387

LondonKota Kinabalu

STN - BKI

STNBKI

London Stansted

Fri 10/4

15:25-00:30

3 stops26h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Fri 17/4

21:35-22:00

3 stops31h 25m

RM 3,390

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Mon 24/8

09:25-11:15

1 stop18h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 23/9

20:30-08:00

1 stop18h 30m

RM 3,530

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Best time to book a flight from London to Kota Kinabalu

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from London 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 20 February 2026.

The best time to book flights from London to Kota Kinabalu is 80 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 2,162). Flying from London to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 4,156). 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.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London to Kota Kinabalu?

Share of one-stop return flights from London to Kota Kinabalu chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 82% of one-stop itineraries from London to Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London to Kota Kinabalu?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from London to Kota Kinabalu, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Guangzhou (CAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of RM 2,857.

What’s the fastest stopover option from London to Kota Kinabalu?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London to Kota Kinabalu, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 45m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London to Kota Kinabalu?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London to Kota Kinabalu, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 13m.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from London 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?

    Most people fly into Kota Kinabalu (BKI) if they book a flight to Kota Kinabalu from London. On average, Kota Kinabalu has 0 inbound flights from London per day from 1 airline. Kota Kinabalu is conveniently located just 5.8 km from Kota Kinabalu’s city centre.

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

    Airlines like China Eastern, Singapore Airlines, and Qatar Airways fly from London to Kota Kinabalu in about 18h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 11254 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from London to Kota Kinabalu round-trip from RM 3,218. Malaysia Airlines is 13% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 2,162). Flying from London to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 4,156). 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 London to Kota Kinabalu

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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 3,218AverageRM 3,748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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