Cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu

eDreams brings together every option for your trip to Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) in a single search. Browse airlines, flight times, layovers and prices side by side, and use the departure time or duration filters to zero in on the flight that works for you.

Recently, the cheapest fare to Kota Kinabalu booked through eDreams was £36. This figure is only a guide, though, since your own price will shift depending on when you travel and how early you book.

Among travellers heading to Kota Kinabalu, Air Asia is the airline of choice.

Your ideal time to visit Kota Kinabalu comes down to the kind of weather you enjoy. In Kota Kinabalu, temperatures typically reach around 32ºC at the peak of summer and fall as low as 23ºC during the coldest spell. Knowing this in advance helps with choosing your travel dates, packing the right clothes and planning what to do while you're there.

• Typical highs: temperatures can reach around 32ºC in the hottest months
• Typical lows: temperatures can drop to about 23ºC in the coldest months
• Hottest month: April
• Coldest month: January
• Driest month: March
• Wettest month: October

Air Asia runs non-stop flights to Kota Kinabalu, departing from the following cities:

• Kuala Lumpur flown by Air Asia
• Hong Kong flown by Air Asia
• Guangzhou flown by Air Asia
• Singapore flown by Hong Kong Express Airways
• Hong Kong flown by Jeju Air

If you don't mind a stopover, you can also reach Kota Kinabalu via China Southern Airlines, among others. Some of the departure cities on these connecting routes include:

• London flown by China Southern Airlines
• London flown by Air Asia
• Edinburgh flown by China Eastern Airlines

Keep these quick checks in mind to cut the cost of your trip to Kota Kinabalu:

• Flexible dates: look at a handful of departure days before settling on one. Shifting your trip by a day in either direction can sometimes bring the fare down noticeably.
• Nearby airports: it's worth comparing the alternatives. An airport a little further from Kota Kinabalu can sometimes work out cheaper than flying into the main one.
• Baggage: check exactly what's included in each fare before you commit. Knowing your allowance upfront means no surprise costs when you reach the airport.

Before you fly, look into the entry requirements for Malaysia and allow plenty of time to get any documents sorted.

One more thing: booking a hotel alongside your flight unlocks exclusive discounts on your stay, and adding a hire car to the same booking can bring further savings when combined with your flights and accommodation.