Flights from London to Kota Kinabalu

Arriving in Kota Kinabalu

Book your flights to Kota Kinabalu with Etihad Airways and discover one of the best cities in Malaysia. With the ancient traditions of Sabah and its lush natural surroundings, this city promises to provide an unforgettable experience.

Plan Your Kota Kinabalu Holiday

To travel to Kota Kinabalu is to be immersed in traditions and a popular reason to buy tickets to Kota Kinabalu is to see the lush natural environment that surrounds it. If you are the adventurous type, you can go river rafting down the Padas River, dive into the crystal clear waters of Borneo to swim among turtles and multi-coloured coral, or venture into the depths of the nearby rainforests that line the Klias River in search of the orangutans that live within its vast mangrove forest.

The best time for these adventures is from December to March, when it rains less and the temperatures are more pleasant. With Etihad Airways you can find great flight deals to Kota Kinabalu, and if you stray from the city centre, it’s easy to find cheap hotels in Kota Kinabalu.

Flying from London

Book your flights from London to hundreds of destinations worldwide with Etihad Airways. We ensure exceptional service from the time of reservation until your arrival at your destination.

Major Airports in London

Six international airports serve London with Heathrow (LHR) being the largest. Heathrow has five passenger terminals. Terminals 1 and 3 are a short walk from each other, while free trains and buses serve 4 and 5.

The Gatwick Airport (LGW) is London’s second largest airport with two terminals, which are connected by a free shuttle service for passengers.

Airport Transportation in London

A taxi to Heathrow Airport from central London typically takes between 50 and 75 minutes. If you’re getting a train to Heathrow Airport, the Heathrow Express takes between 15 and 32 minutes depending on the terminal you need. Alternatively, you can get a bus to Heathrow Airport, which stops between Terminals 1 and 3. The station is open 24 hours and the travel centre is open from 06:00 to 22:30.

A taxi to Gatwick Airport will take close to 65 minutes while a train to Gatwick Airport takes 30 minutes. You can also catch a bus to Gatwick Airport. The trip lasts 1 hour 5 minutes.

Choose Etihad Airways, the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates, for flights from London to Kota Kinabalu on which you will be travelling in comfort and style.