Cheap flights from London to Kota Kinabalu from £630

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Sun, Jul 12
London LGWKota Kinabalu BKI
£630
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Mon, Jul 13
London LGWKota Kinabalu BKI
£632
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Wed, Jul 15
London LHRKota Kinabalu BKI
£659
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1 stop
Mon, Jul 13
London LHRKota Kinabalu BKI
£659
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Sun, Jul 12
London LHRKota Kinabalu BKI
£664
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Wed, Jul 15
London LHRKota Kinabalu BKI
£713
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2 stops
Fri, Jul 17 – Wed, Jul 22
London STNKota Kinabalu BKI
£942
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2 stops
Fri, Jul 17 – Wed, Jul 22
London STNKota Kinabalu BKI
£946
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1 stop
Sun, Jul 12 – Sat, Jul 18
London LGWKota Kinabalu BKI
£955
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1 stop
Mon, Jul 13 – Sat, Jul 18
London LGWKota Kinabalu BKI
£957
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1 stop
Sun, Jul 12 – Fri, Jul 17
London LGWKota Kinabalu BKI
£957
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Wed, Jul 15 – Tue, Jul 21
London LHRKota Kinabalu BKI
£984
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How much do flights to Kota Kinabalu cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£630

Cheapest round-trip

£942

Average round-trip

£1,020

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Malaysia Airlines

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

RM 30 – RM 35; fixed coupon fare to city center (~USD 7–8)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with fixed fare

15-30 min

RM 15 – RM 30; varies by demand and destination (~USD 3–7)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

budget door-to-door service

20-40 min

RM 5; one-way fare (~USD 1)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

25-45 min

RM 2 – RM 3; local minibus fare (~USD 0.50)

irregular schedule (traffic dependent)

local experience

15-35 min

RM 0 – RM 50; complimentary or charged by hotel (~USD 0–11)

by arrangement (traffic dependent)

hotel guests

15-30 min

RM 80 – RM 200; 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
271
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from London to Kota Kinabalu

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
Air India LimitedAICAIYes

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
4 Jul
80%
30°C25°C
11 Jul
36%
30°C26°C
Sunday
5 Jul
78%
29°C25°C
12 Jul
61%
30°C26°C
Monday
6 Jul
71%
29°C26°C
13 Jul
75%
29°C25°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
67%
29°C25°C
14 Jul
68%
28°C25°C
Wednesday
8 Jul
69%
29°C25°C
15 Jul
76%
28°C25°C
Thursday
9 Jul
82%
29°C25°C
16 Jul
60%
29°C25°C
Friday
10 Jul
18%
29°C25°C
17 Jul
57%
30°C25°C
Travelers usually depart from Gatwick, London Stansted, Heathrow, Luton, or London Southend when they travel from London to Kota Kinabalu. The most popular airlines for this route are Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and Air India Limited. London and Kota Kinabalu have 271 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 Heathrow, London Stansted, Luton, London Southend, London City, 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, Limbang, Lawas.
Which airlines fly between London and Kota Kinabalu?
Currently, you can fly between London and Kota Kinabalu with Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Air India Limited.
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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