Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Kota Kinabalu

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Kota Kinabalu flight facts

What you need to know

What are the cheapest airlines?

  • AirAsia
  • Malaysia Airlines
  • Scoot

These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Kota Kinabalu.

What airlines fly indirectly?

  • Emirates
  • Qatar Airways
  • Singapore Airlines

These airlines fly from Edinburgh to Kota Kinabalu, but you’ll have at least one layover.

How long is the flight?

18 hours

This is the shortest flight time from Edinburgh to Kota Kinabalu.

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Today alone, Netflights has searched over five flights. 05 / Feb / 2026 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the Edinburgh/Kota Kinabalu route. There are around 35 flights on any given week from the UK to Kota Kinabalu and the cheapest month to fly right now is February. Not suitable? Try running another search or viewing all cheap flight deals.

How to get cheap flights from Edinburgh to Kota Kinabalu

Tips and advice from our flight experts

You've searched for flights from Edinburgh to Kota Kinabalu. We've found 25 flights and compared them to give you the best offers. AirAsia is the average cheapest airline for this route, so keep an eye on them. The cheapest offer we've found is a one-way ticket for the route from Edinburgh to Kota Kinabalu on 06/04/2026 at 14:50 for £34.

We've scanned hundreds of airfares from dozens of airlines across the globe. In total, we've found 10 airlines that operate the 10,000 km flight from Edinburgh to Kota Kinabalu.

To find the best offers, consider booking 2-3 months in advance or looking for last-minute deals. AirAsia is a popular and cheap airline for this route, with an average flight duration of 18 hours. After selecting an offer, fill out your information and proceed to payment. Also, consider booking a hotel with us or using our flight + hotel service to save time and money.