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How to get fromLondon to Kota Kinabaluby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from London to Kota Kinabalu by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane LHR - BKI
    17h 17m
    RM 2,080–4,997

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport

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    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane LGW - BKI
    20h 10m
    RM 1,587–4,157

  3. Fly London City Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane LCY - BKI
    21h 30m
    RM 2,632–9,042

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Brunei International Airport, drive, bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brunei International Airport (BWN)plane plane LHR - BWN
    2. Drive from Brunei International Airport (BWN) to Limbangcar car
    3. Take the bus from Limbang to Kota Kinabalubus bus
    21h 50m
    RM 2,607–4,871

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration17h 2mAverage Duration
TicketRM 1,888Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,293.1 km
  • Duration: 17h 17m

What companies run services between London, England and Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia?

Royal Brunei Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, and four other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) 4 times a day.

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