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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,737. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Kota Kinabalu.$1,335 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov, returning Tue, 24 Nov.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,335, select.

Kota Kinabalu.$1,522 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with Royal Brunei .Outbound indirect flight with Royal Brunei , departs from London Heathrow on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Royal Brunei , departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,522, select.

Kota Kinabalu.$1,555 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Oct, returning Fri, 13 Nov.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from London Heathrow on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,555, select.

Kota Kinabalu.$1,638 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Sun, 11 Oct.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,638, select.

Kota Kinabalu.$1,650 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Mon, 30 Nov.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,650, select.

Kota Kinabalu.$1,665 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Fri, 25 Sep.Return flight with Royal Brunei .Outbound indirect flight with Royal Brunei , departs from London Heathrow on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Royal Brunei , departs from Kota Kinabalu on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,665, select.

Kota Kinabalu.$1,667 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 Jan, returning Tue, 12 Jan.Return flight with Royal Brunei .Outbound indirect flight with Royal Brunei , departs from London Heathrow on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Royal Brunei , departs from Kota Kinabalu on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,667, select.

Kota Kinabalu.$1,671 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Oct, returning Fri, 23 Oct.Return flight with Royal Brunei .Outbound indirect flight with Royal Brunei , departs from London Heathrow on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Royal Brunei , departs from Kota Kinabalu on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,671, select.

Kota Kinabalu.$1,676 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Mar, returning Tue, 16 Mar.Return flight with Royal Brunei .Outbound indirect flight with Royal Brunei , departs from London Heathrow on Sun, 7 Mar, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Royal Brunei , departs from Kota Kinabalu on Tue, 16 Mar, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,676, select.

Kota Kinabalu.$1,707 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 May, returning Tue, 9 Jun.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 26 May, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Tue, 9 Jun, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,707, select.

Kota Kinabalu.$1,733 per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 Aug, returning Wed, 9 Sep.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from London Heathrow on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,733, select.

Kota Kinabalu.$1,737 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Jun, returning Tue, 23 Jun.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from London Heathrow on Fri, 12 Jun, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Tue, 23 Jun, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,737, select.

Kota Kinabalu.$1,740 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Jun, returning Mon, 6 Jul.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from London Heathrow on Thu, 11 Jun, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Mon, 6 Jul, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,740, select.

Kota Kinabalu.$1,748 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Jun, returning Thu, 24 Sep.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from London Heathrow on Thu, 11 Jun, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,748, select.

Kota Kinabalu.$1,789 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Feb, returning Sat, 6 Mar.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sat, 6 Mar, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,789, select.

Kota Kinabalu.$1,828 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Nov, returning Fri, 12 Feb.Return flight with Royal Brunei .Outbound indirect flight with Royal Brunei , departs from London Heathrow on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Royal Brunei , departs from Kota Kinabalu on Fri, 12 Feb, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,828, select.

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London Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Kota Kinabalu.

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Finding cheap flights from London Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from London Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu?

The best price we found for a return flight from London Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu is $1,335. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which airlines fly direct from London Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from London Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,335.

How many flights are there a week from London Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu?

As of May 2026, there are no flights flying from London Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow to Kota Kinabalu is usually November.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport on Tuesday, 10 November 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between London Heathrow Airport and Kota Kinabalu Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I find the best flight deal to Kota Kinabalu?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kota Kinabalu but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Kota Kinabalu?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kota Kinabalu is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu with?

Currently, China Southern offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kota Kinabalu.

Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI): what you need to know

Kota Kinabalu's timezone is UTC+8, making Kota Kinabalu eight hours ahead of London.
Your LHR to BKI flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LHR and BKI:
- Changi International Airport
- Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Hong Kong International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

At the moment, $889 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,335. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LHR to BKI if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Snapping up cheap flights from LHR to BKI is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to London Heathrow Airport from central London, it takes about 55 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near LHR. Whether you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:

Arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BKI instead:
Grab a Kota Kinabalu International Airport rental car and explore Kota Kinabalu and beyond with your own set of wheels. NH Travel, Green Motion and Keddy By Europcar are top outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Kota Kinabalu International Airport around one week before your departure date.

Getting from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to central Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu International Airport to central Kota Kinabalu has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.

When to fly to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Kota Kinabalu. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Kota Kinabalu, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC to 31ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from LHR to BKI in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 23ºC and 29ºC on average.

Explore more of Malaysia

You've seen Kota Kinabalu, now it's time to discover other corners of Malaysia. Journey about 225 kilometres east to Sandakan to check off its leading attractions. From Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre to Sandakan Memorial Park and Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC), you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Tawau is another essential stop in Malaysia and is around 274 kilometres south-east of Kota Kinabalu. No journey is complete without a visit to Teck Guan Cocoa Museum, Tawau Bell Tower (The Belfry) and Masjid Al-Khauthar, Sabindo Tawau, Sabah..