Find Cheap Flights from London to Kota Kinabalu (LON - BKI)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from London to Kota Kinabalu and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$684	China Southern 1 stop 24 hr Mon, May 4 — Tue, May 19	The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Kota Kinabalu is currently $684
Cheapest one-way flight	$449	China Southern 1 stop 39 hr Mon, Mar 9	The cheapest one-way flight from London to Kota Kinabalu is currently $449
Last-minute weekend getaway	$823	China Southern 1 stop 19 hr Thu, Feb 26 — Mon, Mar 2	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from London to Kota Kinabalu is currently $823
Cheapest business class flights	$2,720	China Southern 1 stop 24 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Sat, May 9	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from London to Kota Kinabalu is currently $2,720

Fastest flight	16 hr 45 min	The fastest flight with stops from London to Kota Kinabalu takes 16 hr 45 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from London to Kota Kinabalu is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

May Cheapest	Typical prices: $620–980
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,000–1,700

Popular airlines from London to Kota Kinabalu

Malaysia Airlines

from $1,027

Typical price: $1,050–2,050

58 weekly connecting flights

LHR - BKI Every day
China Southern

from $684

Typical price: $810–2,000

27 weekly connecting flights

LGW, LHR - BKI Every day
Royal Brunei

from $926

Typical price: $920–2,950

7 weekly connecting flights

LHR - BKI Every Wed, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near London

Heathrow Airport (LHR)

London United Kingdom 47 min 14 mi
London Stansted Airport (STN)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 5 min 30 mi
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 26 min 25 mi
London Luton Airport (LTN)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 8 min 27 mi

Popular airports near Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

Kota Kinabalu Malaysia 12 min 3 mi
Labuan Airport (LBU)

Labuan Malaysia 3 hr 49 min 73 mi
Lawas Airport (LWY)

Lawas Malaysia 3 hr 17 min 91 mi
Miri Airport (MYY)

Miri Malaysia 6 hr 33 min 183 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from London to Kota Kinabalu

The cheapest flights from London to Kota Kinabalu are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $620 to $980.

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Kota Kinabalu recently found on Google Flights was with China Southern from $684. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern from $449.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from London to Kota Kinabalu is $1,027, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 19.
The cheapest China Southern flight from London to Kota Kinabalu is $684, flying from May 4 to May 19.
The cheapest Royal Brunei flight from London to Kota Kinabalu is $926, flying from Feb 27 to Mar 12.

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Kota Kinabalu starts at $684 from Mon, May 4 to Tue, May 19. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $449 and departs on Mon, Mar 9.

16 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from London to Kota Kinabalu.

Peak travel periods are Dec–Feb & Jun–Sep. The tropical climate is hot and humid year-round, with a monsoon season Oct–Mar, though rain is always possible. Many shops and restaurants close during Chinese New Year (dates vary) and Hari Raya Puasa (dates vary). Key events include Sabah Fest (May), with traditional music, dance, food and crafts, and the Tadau Ka'amatan rice-harvest festival (May), with rice wine, rituals and a singing competition.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from London to Kota Kinabalu.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from London to Kota Kinabalu really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from London to Kota Kinabalu.

In terms of flights, Malaysia Airlines is the most popular. Malaysia Airlines offers 58 connecting flights per week. Malaysia Airlines flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .

Other popular airlines flying from London to Kota Kinabalu are:

China Southern offers 27 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .
Royal Brunei offers 7 connecting flights per week. Royal Brunei flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between London and Kota Kinabalu.

The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Kota Kinabalu recently found on Google Flights was with China Southern from $684. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern from $449.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from London to Kota Kinabalu is $1,027, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 19.
The cheapest China Southern flight from London to Kota Kinabalu is $684, flying from May 4 to May 19.
The cheapest Royal Brunei flight from London to Kota Kinabalu is $926, flying from Feb 27 to Mar 12.

No airline flies direct from London to Kota Kinabalu.

There are 58 Malaysia Airlines connecting flights from London to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 27 China Southern connecting flights from London to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Royal Brunei connecting flights from London to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between London and Kota Kinabalu at price $823 is offered by China Southern from Thu, Feb 26 to Mon, Mar 2.

No airline flies direct from London to Kota Kinabalu.

There are 58 Malaysia Airlines connecting flights from London to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 27 China Southern connecting flights from London to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Royal Brunei connecting flights from London to Kota Kinabalu per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from London to Kota Kinabalu.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from London to Kota Kinabalu, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between London and Kota Kinabalu start at $2,720 from Thu, Apr 23 to Sat, May 9 with China Southern.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between London and Kota Kinabalu start at $684 from Mon, May 4 to Tue, May 19.

To book business class trips from London to Kota Kinabalu, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between London and Kota Kinabalu starts at $823 from Thu, Feb 26 to Mon, Mar 2 with China Southern.

The cheapest last-minute deal between London and Kota Kinabalu at price $823 is offered by China Southern from Thu, Feb 26 to Mon, Mar 2.

To find last-minute flight deals from London to Kota Kinabalu, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.