Cheap flights from London to Kota Kinabalu from £382

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2 stops
Wed, Jun 3
London STNKota Kinabalu BKI
£382
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3 stops
Wed, Jun 3
London STNKota Kinabalu BKI
£396
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3 stops
Wed, Jun 3
London STNKota Kinabalu BKI
£408
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2 stops
Sat, Jun 6
London STNKota Kinabalu BKI
£409
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3 stops
Sat, Jun 6
London LGWKota Kinabalu BKI
£414
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2 stops
Wed, Jun 3
London LGWKota Kinabalu BKI
£489
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1 stop
Fri, Jun 5 – Wed, Jun 10
London LGWKota Kinabalu BKI
£702
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1 stop
Fri, Jun 5 – Wed, Jun 10
London LGWKota Kinabalu BKI
£765
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1 stop
Tue, Jun 2 – Mon, Jun 8
London LHRKota Kinabalu BKI
£826
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2 stops
Thu, Jun 4 – Wed, Jun 10
London LHRKota Kinabalu BKI
£860
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1 stop
Tue, Jun 2 – Mon, Jun 8
London LGWKota Kinabalu BKI
£870
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Fri, Jun 5 – Wed, Jun 10
London LHRKota Kinabalu BKI
£874
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How much do flights to Kota Kinabalu cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£382

Cheapest round-trip

£702

Average round-trip

£1,084

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

AirAsia

Getting from Kota Kinabalu airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: airport bus and public minibus.

Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Sabah in Malaysian Borneo, is served by Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), located approximately 8 km southwest of the city center. The airport is the second busiest in Malaysia and the main gateway to Sabah's attractions. Several airport transfers to city center options are available, including taxis, ride-hailing services, airport buses, and rental cars. Journey times are relatively short due to the airport's proximity to downtown, though traffic conditions can affect travel times during peak hours.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-30 min

fixed coupon fare to city center (~USD 7–8)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with fixed fare

15-30 min

varies by demand and destination (~USD 3–7)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

budget door-to-door service

20-40 min

one-way fare (~USD 1)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

25-45 min

local minibus fare (~USD 0.50)

irregular schedule (traffic dependent)

local experience

15-35 min

complimentary or charged by hotel (~USD 0–11)

by arrangement (traffic dependent)

hotel guests

15-30 min

per day rate (~USD 18–45)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring Sabah independently

Notes:

  • Prices in MYR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Airport taxis use a fixed coupon system purchased at the taxi counter inside the arrivals hall.
  • Grab pickup is available at designated areas outside the terminal.
  • Public minibuses may not operate late at night; confirm schedules locally.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Kota Kinabalu

Depart from
Gatwick
Arrive to
Kota Kinabalu International
Average flights per week
251
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from London to Kota Kinabalu

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
ScootTGWTRNo
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Kota Kinabalu

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January28°C25°C
February28°C24°C
March28°C25°C
April29°C25°C
May30°C26°C
June29°C26°C
July29°C25°C
August29°C26°C
September29°C25°C
October29°C25°C
November29°C25°C
December28°C25°C
Hottest Month
30°C
May
Coldest month
24°C
February
Sunny days
171
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
16 May
95%
28°C25°C
23 May
82%
28°C25°C
Sunday
17 May
89%
29°C26°C
24 May
87%
28°C25°C
Monday
18 May
88%
28°C25°C
25 May
88%
29°C25°C
Tuesday
19 May
89%
28°C26°C
26 May
82%
29°C25°C
Wednesday
20 May
81%
29°C25°C
27 May
86%
28°C25°C
Thursday
21 May
82%
29°C25°C
28 May
84%
29°C25°C
Friday
22 May
89%
28°C25°C
29 May
89%
29°C26°C
Travelers usually depart from Gatwick, London Stansted, Heathrow, Luton, or London City when they travel from London to Kota Kinabalu. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Scoot, and Etihad Airways. London and Kota Kinabalu have 251 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from London?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as London and Istanbul, Tirana, Barcelona, Jeddah, Tel Aviv, Prague, Paris, Athens, Bucharest, Málaga, Marrakesh, Bangkok, Rome, Chișinău, Madrid, Budapest, Edinburgh, New York, Oslo, Agadir.
What are the most popular routes to and from Kota Kinabalu?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Denpasar, Sandakan, Manila, Cebu, Tawau, Kuching, Hong Kong, Taipei, Miri, Seoul, Penang, Puerto Princesa, Hanoi, Bangkok, Johor Bahru, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta, Lahad Datu.
Which airports are there in London?
London is mainly served by Gatwick. But there are other airports nearby, including London Stansted, Heathrow, Luton, London City, London Southend, RAF Northolt.
What airports are near London?
The main airport in London is Gatwick. It is also served by Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Southampton, Exeter, Norwich, Humberside.
What airports are near Kota Kinabalu?
The main airport in Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu International. It is also served by Kota Kinabalu International, Lawas, Limbang.
Which airlines fly between London and Kota Kinabalu?
Currently, you can fly between London and Kota Kinabalu with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Scoot, Etihad Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between London and Kota Kinabalu?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between London and Kota Kinabalu, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between London and Kota Kinabalu?
Traveling between London and Kota Kinabalu, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near London?
There are a number of airports in and around London. The main one is Gatwick and other nearby airports include Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Southampton, Exeter, Norwich, Humberside
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