RM 1,632 Find Cheap Flights from the United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu

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Cheapest return fare
RM 2,174
China Eastern
Mon 16/3Tue 31/3
LGW - BKI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
RM 1,593
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/6
STN - BKI • 3 stops
When to travel
January
Cheapest • 27% price drop
August
Most popular
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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

Mon, 16 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar
China Eastern Logo
17:00 - 00:30
LGW
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BKI
23h 30m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
01:30 - 15:00
BKI
-
LGW
20h 30m
1 stop
RM 2,174China Eastern
Mon, 9 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
China Eastern Logo
10:30 - 00:30
LGW
-
BKI
30h 00m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
01:30 - 06:30
BKI
-
LGW
37h 00m
1 stop
RM 2,182China Eastern
Mon, 9 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 - 00:30
LGW
-
BKI
30h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
01:30 - 06:30
BKI
-
LGW
37h 00m
2 stops
RM 2,447Multiple Airlines
Thu, 14 May - Wed, 20 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:35 - 00:30
LGW
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BKI
29h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
01:15 - 06:40
BKI
-
LGW
36h 25m
2 stops
RM 2,451Multiple Airlines
Wed, 4 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar
China Southern Logo
17:15 - 00:30
LHR
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BKI
23h 15m
2 stops
China Southern Logo
19:05 - 18:35
BKI
-
LHR
31h 30m
1 stop
RM 2,474China Southern
Sun, 15 Mar - Wed, 1 Apr
China Southern Logo
17:15 - 00:30
LHR
-
BKI
23h 15m
2 stops
China Southern Logo
19:20 - 19:00
BKI
-
LHR
30h 40m
1 stop
RM 2,617China Southern
Thu, 5 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:05 - 22:15
BHX
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BKI
27h 10m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:00 - 10:05
BKI
-
BHX
55h 05m
2 stops
RM 3,961Turkish Airlines
Thu, 5 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:40 - 22:15
BHX
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BKI
45h 35m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:00 - 10:05
BKI
-
BHX
55h 05m
2 stops
RM 3,965Turkish Airlines
Tue, 2 Jun - Mon, 15 Jun
KLM Logo
20:15 - 22:55
LCY
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BKI
43h 40m
2 stops
KLM Logo
19:05 - 08:50
BKI
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LCY
20h 45m
2 stops
RM 5,439KLM
Sun, 7 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun
KLM Logo
17:50 - 22:55
LCY
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BKI
22h 05m
2 stops
KLM Logo
19:05 - 08:50
BKI
-
LCY
20h 45m
2 stops
RM 5,498KLM
Booking Insights

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 month to fly to Kota Kinabalu?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Kota Kinabalu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Kota Kinabalu is March, where tickets cost RM 3,561 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets from the United Kingdom is RM 8,803 and RM 5,854 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is January with an average price of RM 2,755.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Kota Kinabalu?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Kota Kinabalu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 29 days before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flightRM 1,593
Best time to beat the crowds (16% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (13% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Stansted Airport to Kota Kinabalu

FAQs - booking Kota Kinabalu flights

  • 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 562 direct flights from within United Kingdom to Kota Kinabalu. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu

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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 290 reviews
7.6Boarding
7.5Comfort
7.0Food
8.1Crew
6.7Entertainment
Airline reviews

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

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
KCH - KUL
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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.

Flights were delayed, Food was good but only 1 meal instead of 2.

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 seats comfortable, easy boarding/embarking, excellent connection to domestic Malaysia flight with baggage checked through without customs. Catering especially drinks borderline ok luckily less important aspect

Comfortable seats in economy, managed a few hours sleep in an o night flight but the food was terrible. Surprising as Malaysia airlines has been good in the past. Service was mediocre this time too.

Vast improvement needed in customer service. I couldn’t get the drink of my choice during both meals (i.e. sparking water and Diet Coke). I had used plastic cups falling onto me from the tray. No eye contact when they thank you on the way out signalling an insincere thank you.

Jia yung was the flight attendant that made this a miserable flight.

The flight isn’t great, as the plane has faulty with light and noise. It blinks and make noise for 8hrs non stop! Causing health and sensory issues! Causing Hazard matter to all 3 babies that on bassinet seats. This matters affected 12 passengers and the most horrible flight I ever experience. Have been flying with MAS for more 30yrs and this is the worst! Very disappointed

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