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Cheapest time to fly from London to Kota Kinabalu

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration30 hoursFlights between London and Kota Kinabalu take, on average, 30 hours minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£313Cheapest price for a flight between London and Kota Kinabalu found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsGatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport, London Stansted Airport, London Luton Airport, London City AirportFor flights from London to Kota Kinabalu

Destination airportKota Kinabalu International AirportFor the route from London to Kota Kinabalu

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from London to Kota Kinabalu

One-way average Price£868The average price for a flight London - Kota Kinabalu at Opodo is £868, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookMarchAccording to real data January is the most popular time to book a flight to Kota Kinabalu when departing from London

Airlines that fly from London to Kota Kinabalu

China Southern Airlines

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 5.47 MYR

1 MYR = 0.18 GBP

Last checked on Tue 10/11

Distance: 6,983 mi

London airports

Gatwick Airport (LGW)How far from city centre: 25 mi

Heathrow Airport (LHR)How far from city centre: 14 mi

London Stansted Airport (STN)How far from city centre: 30 mi

London Luton Airport (LTN)How far from city centre: 28 mi

London City Airport (LCY)How far from city centre: 8 mi

Kota Kinabalu airports

Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)How far from city centre: 3 mi

Book your London to Kota Kinabalu flight

Search direct and connecting flights from London to Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £313, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from London to Kota Kinabalu takes roughly 15 h and 40 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the London–Kota Kinabalu route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Arrival airport: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

The weather in Kota Kinabalu

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Kota Kinabalu, temperatures average around 32ºC in the warmest months and roughly 23ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 32ºC
Lows: down to 23ºC
Hottest month: April
Coldest month: January
Driest month: March
Wettest month: October

Tips for cheaper flights from London to Kota Kinabalu

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from London to Kota Kinabalu:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Kota Kinabalu. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from London to Kota Kinabalu

On average, how much is the price of a flight from London to Kota Kinabalu?

When you fly from London to Kota Kinabalu the average price is £868. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from London to Kota Kinabalu at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from London to Kota Kinabalu is 313 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from London to Kota Kinabalu?

The most popular months to book a flight from London to Kota Kinabalu are January, December and April, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from London to Kota Kinabalu?

The best time of the year to go to Kota Kinabalu when flying from London depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, August is the top 1º month to fly to Kota Kinabalu from London in terms of searches from our customer, followed by March and July. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, November, April and October are the months with less volume of searchs for the route London - Kota Kinabalu.

How long does the flight take to go from London to Kota Kinabalu?

The total flight time between London and Kota Kinabalu is of around 30 hours on average, considering an average distance of 6,982.75 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between London and Kota Kinabalu?

The main airport route flying between London and Kota Kinabalu is: Gatwick Airport (LHR) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport(BKI). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from London to Kota Kinabalu?

Air Asia X

China Eastern Airlines
Royal Brunei

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