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Cheap flights from London to Kota Kinabalu from RM 1,666

LON — BKI
22 Oct — 29 Oct1
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

Mon 9/1117:00 -
1 stop23h 30m
Sun 29/1101:30 -
1 stop20h 30m
Deal found 21/9RM 2,350
Mon 12/1011:35 -
1 stop29h 55m
Thu 22/1001:30 -
1 stop36h 10m
Deal found 18/9RM 2,367
Sun 22/1110:30 -
1 stop30h 00m
Tue 8/1201:30 -
1 stop20h 30m
Deal found 20/9RM 2,387
Thu 5/1110:30 -
1 stop30h 00m
Wed 11/1101:30 -
1 stop37h 00m
Deal found 21/9RM 2,403
Mon 19/1011:35 -
1 stop29h 55m
Sun 25/1001:30 -
1 stop20h 30m
Deal found 21/9RM 2,456
Tue 3/1121:00 -
1 stop19h 30m
Mon 9/1101:30 -
1 stop24h 00m
Deal found 19/9RM 2,468
Wed 4/1110:30 -
1 stop30h 00m
Tue 10/1101:30 -
1 stop20h 30m
Deal found 20/9RM 2,477
Mon 9/1109:50 -
1 stop24h 10m
Sun 22/1119:05 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 19/9RM 2,493
Tue 24/1121:00 -
1 stop19h 30m
Mon 7/1201:30 -
1 stop24h 00m
Deal found 22/9RM 2,501
Thu 5/1110:30 -
1 stop30h 00m
Sat 14/1101:30 -
1 stop20h 30m
Deal found 22/9RM 2,505
Mon 2/1121:00 -
1 stop19h 30m
Sun 8/1101:30 -
1 stop24h 00m
Deal found 18/9RM 2,542
Sun 22/1121:00 -
1 stop19h 30m
Tue 8/1201:30 -
1 stop24h 00m
Deal found 20/9RM 2,546

Find flight deals from London to Kota Kinabalu

Round-trip from

RM 2,350

One-way from

RM 1,666

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

RM 4,167
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 9/11-29/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 00m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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15/3-31/12
  • 15/3-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 45m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (RM 432 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (RM 664 potential savings vs. average return price).
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LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW London Gatwick - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Sun 21/2

10:30-00:30

1 stop30h 00m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 1,772

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW London Gatwick - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Sun 27/9

14:55-13:00

2 stops39h 05m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 1,878

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW London Gatwick - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Wed 30/9

17:10-01:20

2 stops49h 10m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 1,935

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW London Gatwick - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Tue 20/10

15:20-13:00

2 stops38h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 1,935

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW London Gatwick - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Mon 28/9

21:50-23:30

2 stops42h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 1,951

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR London Heathrow - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Fri 9/10

22:15-09:50

3 stops52h 35m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 2,098

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR London Heathrow - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Mon 28/9

22:10-23:30

2 stops42h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 2,118

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR London Heathrow - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Tue 20/10

22:10-00:30

1 stop19h 20m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 2,126

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW London Gatwick - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Sat 10/10

15:20-08:35

3 stops34h 15m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 2,130

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW London Gatwick - BKI Kota Kinabalu

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Mon 5/10

06:55-18:35

3 stops28h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

RM 2,147

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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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 3,295). Flying from London to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 5,833). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from London to Kota Kinabalu?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
London to Kota Kinabalu flights typically cost between RM 2,945 and RM 4,817 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was RM 2,350 on China Eastern (9 Nov–29 Nov).

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

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 65% of one-stop itineraries from London to Kota Kinabalu on Cheapflights.

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

Guangzhou (CAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of RM 2,993.

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

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?

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

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

The best time to book flights from London to Kota Kinabalu is 22 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.

Related info for your journey

  • 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, China Southern, and Turkish Airlines fly from London to Kota Kinabalu in about 20h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 10m. 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 3,940.

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

    The most popular route from London 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 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 3,295). Flying from London to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 5,833). 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 3,940AverageRM 4,359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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