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Flight deals from London Gatwick to Kota Kinabalu

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London Gatwick to Kota Kinabalu? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Kota Kinabalu.521 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Mar, returning Wed, 11 Mar.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 4 Mar, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Wed, 11 Mar, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 521 €, select.
Kota Kinabalu.525 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Mar, returning Wed, 1 Apr.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 18 Mar, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 525 €, select.
Kota Kinabalu.557 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Nov, returning Sun, 22 Nov.Return flight with SKY express and Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from London Gatwick on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 557 €, select.
Kota Kinabalu.563 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 May, returning Tue, 12 May.Return flight with easyJet and Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Tue, 12 May, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 563 €, select.
Kota Kinabalu.577 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Apr, returning Sun, 10 May.Return flight with China Eastern and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from London Gatwick on Fri, 24 Apr, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sun, 10 May, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 577 €, select.
Kota Kinabalu.587 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 12 Apr, returning Thu, 23 Apr.Return flight with easyJet and Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from London Gatwick on Sun, 12 Apr, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Thu, 23 Apr, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 587 €, select.
Kota Kinabalu.602 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 May, returning Thu, 9 Jul.Return flight with easyJet and Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from London Gatwick on Sat, 16 May, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 602 €, select.
Kota Kinabalu.606 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 May, returning Tue, 2 Jun.Return flight with China Eastern and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 20 May, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Kota Kinabalu on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 606 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Kota Kinabalu

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Gatwick to Kota Kinabalu flights are currently cheapest in March.
Feb
from 766 €
Mar
from 521 €
Apr
from 587 €
May
from 563 €
Jun
from 614 €
Jul
from 763 €
Aug
from 825 €
Sep
from 667 €
Oct
from 660 €
Nov
from 557 €
Dec
from 818 €
Jan
from 856 €

London Gatwick to Kota Kinabalu: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London Gatwick 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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London to Kota Kinabalu: Flight information

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

The best price we found for a return flight from London Gatwick to Kota Kinabalu is 521 €. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from London Gatwick to Kota Kinabalu. But we found flights with one or more stops from 521 €.
As of February 2026, there are no flights flying from London Gatwick to Kota Kinabalu.
The cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Kota Kinabalu is usually March.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport on Wednesday, 4 March 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between London Gatwick Airport and Kota Kinabalu Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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.
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.
Currently, China Eastern offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kota Kinabalu.

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

  • Kota Kinabalu's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Kota Kinabalu eight hours ahead of London.

  • Leave enough time to catch your LGW to BKI flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Flying during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between LGW and BKI:

    • Changi International Airport

    • Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

    • Shanghai Pudong International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

  • 261 € is the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 521 €. These fares can change based on availability and demand.

  • It's often best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LGW to BKI. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from LGW to BKI by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.

Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • 69.26% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.

  • London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near LGW:

Arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

  • If you're landing on a late London Gatwick Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near BKI:

  • Get your adventure underway by picking up a Kota Kinabalu International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from NH Travel, Green Motion or Keddy By Europcar and explore beyond Kota Kinabalu's usual tourist stops.

  • Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Kota Kinabalu International Airport around one week ahead of your departure.

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

  • From Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Kota Kinabalu is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.

When to fly to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)

  • It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Kota Kinabalu. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in February.

  • The warmest month in Kota Kinabalu is May, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • February sees average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LGW to BKI sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of Malaysia

  • Sandakan is just one of the many cities in Malaysia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Kota Kinabalu. Around 225 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sandakan Memorial Park and Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC).

  • If you want to check out another well-known destination in Malaysia, head for Tawau, about 274 kilometres south-east of Kota Kinabalu. Teck Guan Cocoa Museum, Tawau Bell Tower (The Belfry) and Masjid Al-Khauthar, Sabindo Tawau, Sabah. Are among its highlights.

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