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Cheap flights from London to Kota Kinabalu from RM 1,606

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 31/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — BKI
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Kota Kinabalu are usually found in January or November, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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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 12 December 2025.

Sat 13/1206:00STN - BKI
3 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/1205:20BKI - STN
2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12RM 4,316
Sat 13/1206:45LGW - BKI
3 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/1209:00BKI - LGW
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12RM 4,579
Sat 13/1213:00LHR - BKI
2 stops39h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/1222:00BKI - LHR
1 stop25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12RM 5,729
Sat 13/1220:20LGW - BKI
2 stops37h 40mChina Southern
Wed 24/1219:05BKI - LGW
1 stop19h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 9/12RM 7,680
Sat 13/1221:25LHR - BKI
1 stop16h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 24/1222:00BKI - LHR
1 stop25h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 9/12RM 8,070
Sat 13/1220:10LHR - BKI
2 stops20h 45mQatar Airways
Wed 24/1222:00BKI - LHR
2 stops22h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/12RM 8,431
Sat 13/1210:30LGW - BKI
1 stop30h 00mChina Eastern
Tue 23/1201:30BKI - LGW
1 stop20h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/12RM 9,175
Sat 13/1220:15STN - BKI
2 stops29h 45mEmirates
Wed 24/1207:00BKI - STN
2 stops42h 55mEmirates
Deal found 9/12RM 11,573

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 12 December 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 2,164

One-way from

RM 1,606

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

RM 5,774
16/1-24/1
  • 16/1-24/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 74h 30m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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31/1
  • 31/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 55m total
  • London to Kota Kinabalu
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (RM 509 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (RM 690 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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, Cheapflights users made 407,431 searches. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
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LondonKota Kinabalu

STN - BKI

STNBKI

London Stansted

Fri 16/1

08:20-18:00

3 stops25h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 25/1

18:55-22:15

3 stops35h 20m

RM 2,797

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Mon 26/1

21:00-00:30

1 stop19h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 2/2

20:45-17:30

1 stop28h 45m

RM 2,854

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Mon 9/3

21:30-18:00

2 stops36h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 22/3

19:05-18:35

1 stop31h 30m

RM 3,068

LondonKota Kinabalu

STN - BKI

STNBKI

London Stansted

Sun 29/3

08:30-11:15

3 stops43h 45m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 7/4

22:20-19:20

2 stops28h 00m

RM 3,134

LondonKota Kinabalu

LGW - BKI

LGWBKI

London Gatwick

Sun 25/1

17:00-00:30

1 stop23h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 31/1

01:30-06:30

1 stop37h 00m

RM 3,179

LondonKota Kinabalu

STN - BKI

STNBKI

London Stansted

Thu 26/3

17:20-19:00

3 stops41h 40m

Kota Kinabalu

Thu 9/4

10:00-16:30

3 stops37h 30m

RM 3,294

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sun 25/1

21:10-16:35

2 stops35h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Sun 1/2

22:00-15:25

1 stop25h 25m

RM 3,298

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sun 29/3

19:25-11:15

3 stops32h 50m

Kota Kinabalu

Tue 7/4

16:20-19:30

2 stops34h 10m

RM 3,318

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Mon 26/1

21:00-00:30

2 stops43h 30m

Kota Kinabalu

Mon 2/2

05:20-15:25

1 stop18h 05m

RM 3,343

LondonKota Kinabalu

LHR - BKI

LHRBKI

London Heathrow

Sun 25/1

22:05-00:30

1 stop18h 25m

Kota Kinabalu

Sat 31/1

01:30-15:00

1 stop21h 30m

RM 3,347

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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 5 December 2025.

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 2,283). Flying from London to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 4,390). 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?

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 80% 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 2,462.

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: 17h 03m.

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 29m.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 KLM fly from London to Kota Kinabalu in about 19h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 17h. 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 3,399. 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 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Kota Kinabalu (average of RM 2,283). Flying from London to Kota Kinabalu in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 4,390). 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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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 3,399AverageRM 3,884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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