Statistics on Edinburgh-Kota Kinabalu flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Kota Kinabalu (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Kota Kinabalu from Edinburgh airport is $ 1203 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 956 (in march) and $ 1806 (in september), which is a saving of $ 247 or a surplus of $ 604 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1050 to $1106 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Kota Kinabalu before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Kota Kinabalu plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 1605 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Kota Kinabalu from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 956, saving $ 247 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1203). Conversely, september will be the most expensive ($ 1806).
Flight Edinburgh-Kota Kinabalu: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 997 | $ 1268 | fair price |
| February | $ 942 | $ 1148 | good price |
| March | $ 840 | $ 956 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 961 | $ 1232 | good price |
| May | $ 886 | $ 986 | good price |
| June | $ 918 | $ 1013 | good price |
| July | $ 1110 | $ 1279 | fair price |
| August | $ 1154 | $ 1394 | fair price |
| September | $ 925 | $ 1806 the most expensive | very high price |
| October | $ 832 | $ 1198 | good price |
| November | $ 867 | $ 961 | good price |
| December | $ 1060 | $ 1180 | good price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Edinburgh to Kota Kinabalu
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Kota Kinabalu range from $663 to $1437. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $664 to $719), 1% at the maximum price (from $1382 to $1437). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1050 to $1106 (13% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Kota Kinabalu flight
There are 7 companies that serve Edinburgh from Kota Kinabalu airport: Ryanair, EasyJet, British Airways, China Eastern, Qatar Airways, Malaysia Airlines and Turkish Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 1605 flights analyzed in previous years, Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (28% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Kota Kinabalu route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Kota Kinabalu flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $72. On the other hand, departing on a wednesday may cost you an additional $93.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Kota Kinabalu to Edinburgh departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $133. Conversely, departing from Kota Kinabalu on a friday may cost you an additional $191.
Top prices Edinburgh-Kota Kinabalu
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Kota Kinabalu | 03-05 to 17-05-2025 | $ 914 | layover flight with Vueling Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Kota Kinabalu | 13-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 792 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh → Kota Kinabalu | 01-09 to 15-09-2025 | $ 983 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Kota Kinabalu | 18-09 to 30-09-2025 | $ 930 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh → Kota Kinabalu | 20-09 to 27-09-2025 | $ 890 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh → Kota Kinabalu | 01-10 to 16-10-2025 | $ 889 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh → Kota Kinabalu | 09-10 to 26-10-2025 | $ 904 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh → Kota Kinabalu | 11-10 to 25-10-2025 | $ 982 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh → Kota Kinabalu | 07-11 to 22-11-2025 | $ 702 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh → Kota Kinabalu | 02-02 to 28-02-2026 | $ 1007 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Kota Kinabalu to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 4 to 5 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 8 to 9 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Edinburgh-Kota Kinabalu flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Kota Kinabalu, it is recommended to buy it 4 to 5 months before departure (it is then on average 1045 $, which is a saving of 158 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 8 to 9 months in advance, you will pay the full price (442 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Kota Kinabalu flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1086 $) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 971 $) |
| March | - |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1104 $) |
| May | - |
| June | - |
| July | - |
| August | - |
| September | - |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 953 $) |
| November | - |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Kota Kinabalu are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $118. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $105 more.
Edinburgh to Kota Kinabalu: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | $ 911 $792 to $1027 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1068 $1068 to $1068 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 934 $890 to $983 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 925 $889 to $982 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 702 $702 to $702 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 1061 $1007 to $1116 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, july, september, october, november and february are cheaper to travel to Kota Kinabalu. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!