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Cheap Flights from the United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from the United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from the United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu

Fri, 27 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec
China Eastern Logo
10:30 - 00:30
LGW
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BKI
30h 00m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
01:30 - 06:30
BKI
-
LGW
37h 00m
1 stop
RM 2,662China Eastern
Wed, 11 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov
China Eastern Logo
17:00 - 00:30
LGW
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BKI
23h 30m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
01:30 - 14:00
BKI
-
LGW
20h 30m
1 stop
RM 2,744China Eastern
Sun, 30 Aug - Fri, 11 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:30 - 21:45
LGW
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BKI
45h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:20 - 07:25
BKI
-
LGW
40h 05m
2 stops
RM 2,997Multiple Airlines
Fri, 23 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
China Southern Logo
22:10 - 00:30
LHR
-
BKI
19h 20m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
19:05 - 18:35
BKI
-
LHR
31h 30m
1 stop
RM 3,124China Southern
Fri, 27 Nov - Fri, 4 Dec
China Southern Logo
22:00 - 18:00
LHR
-
BKI
36h 00m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
19:05 - 18:35
BKI
-
LHR
31h 30m
1 stop
RM 3,165China Southern
Wed, 16 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:30 - 00:30
STN
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BKI
35h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:30 - 20:35
BKI
-
STN
31h 05m
2 stops
RM 3,234Multiple Airlines
Sun, 15 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:50 - 23:40
BHX
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BKI
22h 50m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:05 - 10:00
BKI
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BHX
25h 55m
2 stops
RM 5,545Turkish Airlines
Sun, 15 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:50 - 23:40
BHX
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BKI
22h 50m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:00 - 10:00
BKI
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BHX
48h 00m
2 stops
RM 5,602Turkish Airlines
Tue, 12 Jan - Fri, 29 Jan
KLM Logo
17:05 - 21:10
LCY
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BKI
20h 05m
2 stops
KLM Logo
19:05 - 09:30
BKI
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LCY
22h 25m
2 stops
RM 6,313KLM
Wed, 13 Jan - Fri, 29 Jan
KLM Logo
10:00 - 21:10
LCY
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BKI
27h 10m
2 stops
KLM Logo
19:05 - 08:10
BKI
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LCY
21h 05m
2 stops
RM 6,456KLM
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Kota Kinabalu

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Kota Kinabalu to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Kota Kinabalu?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 5 days.

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Kota Kinabalu was found on the route from London, at RM 2,662 return. The most popular connection is from London to Kota Kinabalu, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as RM 3,124 in the last 5 days.

Good to know

Low season

April

Cheapest flight

RM 1,345
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% lower on average.
Flight from London Stansted Airport to Kota Kinabalu

FAQs - booking Kota Kinabalu flights

  • What is the cheapest flight to Kota Kinabalu?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Kota Kinabalu was found on the route from London, at RM 2,662 return. The most popular connection is from London to Kota Kinabalu, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as RM 3,124 in the last 5 days.

  • How far is Kota Kinabalu Airport from central Kota Kinabalu?

    Kota Kinabalu Airport is 6 km from the centre of Kota Kinabalu.

  • What is the name of Kota Kinabalu’s airport?

    Kota Kinabalu is served by Kota Kinabalu Airport, also commonly referred to as Kota Kinabalu or Kota Kinabalu Intl. The airport code is BKI.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Kota Kinabalu?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Kota Kinabalu.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Kota Kinabalu?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kota Kinabalu is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Kota Kinabalu?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Kota Kinabalu with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Kota Kinabalu?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kota Kinabalu up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • How many direct flights to Kota Kinabalu are there each week?

    Each week there are around 849 direct flights from within United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Kota Kinabalu flight deals.

Reviews of the top airline flying from the United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Kota Kinabalu. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Kota Kinabalu? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
Malaysia AirlinesOverall score based on 314 reviews
6.7Entertainment
8.1Crew
7.4Comfort
7.5Boarding
7.0Food
Airline reviews

The crews were very professional and courteous. Pleasant flight and thank you!

10.0 ExcellentVip, Feb 2026
LGK - KUL
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The crews were very professional and courteous. Pleasant flight and thank you!

They wouldn't let me on the plane. The 3rd party apparently didn't pay for the tickets properly?

Overall experience is good but if the food menu can change to authentic Malaysia food will be good. I.e. Nasi Lemak, Char Kueh Tiew and etc

Surprised that the safety briefing was only conducted in Malay language and no English despite there are foreigners on board. MH should take safety more seriously.

Food was good but only 1 meal and 1 pie, instead of 2 meals. Both legs were late.

We are row 11, when the crew came to us, only one meal choice was available.

Ok, but legspace on MH0127 from Kul to Per was too small. It was not possible to tilt my seat which I don't understand because the seat in front of my could do it. So I didn't rest on the flight. Also, the crew was probably understaffed because it took very long time to take trash after the meal. Everything very different from the flight with Malaysian Airlines from London to KL.

The cabin was quite noisy as there were lots of children travelling for the school holidays. Found the selection of movies limited.

The best so far coz this time it was all male steward on the economy cluster. They were polite, efficient & genuinely courteous. They do not judge you when you ask for more food & peanuts.

I enjoy traveling with Malaysia Airlines. The Asian food they serve is pretty good and the red wine was also good. They did run out of beer and only did a couple of water rounds during the flight but the staff were very friendly.

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