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Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $25 and round-trip from $49. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        TWU 1:45 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        BKI 2:40 PM
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Nov 18 | Batik Air Malaysia
        BKI 3:45 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        TWU 4:40 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Fri, Nov 20 | Batik Air Malaysia
        $49 $54
        9% off
        9% off
        $54 $49
      • TWU 1:45 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        BKI 2:40 PM
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Nov 1 | Batik Air Malaysia
        BKI 3:45 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        TWU 4:40 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Wed, Nov 4 | Batik Air Malaysia
        $49 $54
        9% off
        9% off
        $54 $49
      • TWU 1:45 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        BKI 2:40 PM
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Nov 19 | Batik Air Malaysia
        BKI 3:45 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        TWU 4:40 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Tue, Nov 24 | Batik Air Malaysia
        $49 $54
        9% off
        9% off
        $54 $49
      • TWU 1:25 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        BKI 2:20 PM
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Oct 19 | Batik Air Malaysia
        BKI 3:20 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        TWU 4:15 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Thu, Oct 22 | Batik Air Malaysia
        $49
        9% off
        $54 $49
      • TWU 1:25 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        BKI 2:20 PM
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Oct 21 | Batik Air Malaysia
        BKI 3:45 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        TWU 4:40 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Wed, Oct 28 | Batik Air Malaysia
        $49
        9% off
        $54 $49
      • TWU 1:25 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        BKI 2:20 PM
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Oct 22 | Batik Air Malaysia
        BKI 3:45 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        TWU 4:40 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Tue, Oct 27 | Batik Air Malaysia
        $49
        9% off
        $54 $49
      • TWU 1:25 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        BKI 2:20 PM
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Oct 20 | Batik Air Malaysia
        BKI 3:45 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        TWU 4:40 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Tue, Oct 27 | Batik Air Malaysia
        $49
        9% off
        $54 $49
      • TWU 1:45 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        BKI 2:40 PM
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Oct 25 | Batik Air Malaysia
        BKI 3:45 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        TWU 4:40 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Thu, Oct 29 | Batik Air Malaysia
        $49
        9% off
        $54 $49
      • TWU 1:45 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        BKI 2:40 PM
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Oct 26 | Batik Air Malaysia
        BKI 3:45 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        TWU 4:40 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Mon, Nov 2 | Batik Air Malaysia
        $49
        9% off
        $54 $49
      • TWU 1:25 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        BKI 2:20 PM
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Oct 24 | Batik Air Malaysia
        BKI 3:45 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        TWU 4:40 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Sat, Oct 31 | Batik Air Malaysia
        $49
        9% off
        $54 $49
      • TWU 1:45 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        BKI 2:40 PM
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Oct 31 | Batik Air Malaysia
        BKI 3:45 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        TWU 4:40 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Tue, Nov 3 | Batik Air Malaysia
        $49
        9% off
        $54 $49
      • TWU 1:45 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        BKI 2:40 PM
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Nov 17 | Batik Air Malaysia
        BKI 3:45 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        TWU 4:40 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Thu, Nov 19 | Batik Air Malaysia
        $49
        9% off
        $54 $49
      • TWU 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BKI 2:00 PM
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Oct 11 | Normal Airline
        BKI 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        TWU 4:00 PM
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Tue, Oct 13 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        TWU 1:45 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        BKI 2:40 PM
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Oct 29 | Batik Air Malaysia
        $25 $28
        11% off
        11% off
        $28 $25
      • TWU 1:45 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        BKI 2:40 PM
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Nov 19 | Batik Air Malaysia
        $25 $28
        11% off
        11% off
        $28 $25
      • TWU 1:45 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        BKI 2:40 PM
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Nov 20 | Batik Air Malaysia
        $25 $28
        11% off
        11% off
        $28 $25
      • TWU 1:45 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        BKI 2:40 PM
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Dec 1 | Batik Air Malaysia
        $25
        11% off
        $28 $25
      • TWU 1:25 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        BKI 2:20 PM
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Oct 20 | Batik Air Malaysia
        $25
        11% off
        $28 $25
      • TWU 1:45 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        BKI 2:40 PM
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Oct 30 | Batik Air Malaysia
        $25
        11% off
        $28 $25
      • TWU 1:45 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        BKI 2:40 PM
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Nov 5 | Batik Air Malaysia
        $25
        11% off
        $28 $25
      • TWU 1:45 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        BKI 2:40 PM
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Nov 6 | Batik Air Malaysia
        $25
        11% off
        $28 $25
      • TWU 7:10 PM
        50m
        Nonstop
        BKI 8:00 PM
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Nov 5 | AirAsia
        $25
        11% off
        $28 $25
      • TWU 8:50 PM
        55m
        Nonstop
        BKI 9:45 PM
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Nov 9 | AirAsia
        $25
        11% off
        $28 $25
      • TWU 9:00 AM
        55m
        Nonstop
        BKI 9:55 AM
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Nov 6 | AirAsia
        $25
        11% off
        $28 $25
      • TWU 9:00 AM
        55m
        Nonstop
        BKI 9:55 AM
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Nov 7 | AirAsia
        $25
        11% off
        $28 $25
      • TWU 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BKI 2:00 PM
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Oct 11 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport, the best time to buy is in December, with an average price of $13. You’ll want to avoid August, when the average price can reach as high as $34.

$34
$24
$13
$3
    Cheapest
  • $16
    Oct
  • $15
    Nov
  • $13
    Dec
  • $16
    Jan
  • $21
    Feb
  • $20
    Mar
  • $26
    Apr
  • $30
    May
  • $32
    Jun
  • $33
    Jul
  • $34
    Aug
  • $31
    Sep

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, January is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport, with an average price of $48. In contrast, May is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching $104.

$104
$76
$48
$20
    Cheapest
  • $51
    Oct
  • $54
    Nov
  • $62
    Dec
  • $48
    Jan
  • $89
    Feb
  • $63
    Mar
  • $93
    Apr
  • $104
    May
  • $83
    Jun
  • $81
    Jul
  • $89
    Aug
  • $83
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport is Tuesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Friday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

$45
$43
$40
$38
  • $42
    Mon
  • $40
    Tue
  • $41
    Wed
  • $43
    Thu
  • $45
    Fri
  • $42
    Sat
  • $43
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport is AirAsia (from $25) among 5 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

AirAsia
From $25
Batik Air Malaysia
From $26
AirBorneo
From $94
Firefly Airline
From $152
Malaysia Airlines
From $157

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What is the flight schedule from Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. AK6275

    Tawau Airport

    9:00 AM

    TWU

    45m

    9:45 AM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  2. AK6269

    Tawau Airport

    7:45 AM

    TWU

    50m

    8:35 AM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  3. AK6271

    Tawau Airport

    4:20 PM

    TWU

    50m

    5:10 PM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  4. AK6265

    Tawau Airport

    2:55 PM

    TWU

    50m

    3:45 PM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  5. AK6267

    Tawau Airport

    1:00 PM

    TWU

    50m

    1:50 PM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  6. AK6261

    Tawau Airport

    10:10 AM

    TWU

    50m

    11:00 AM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  7. AK6277

    Tawau Airport

    8:25 PM

    TWU

    50m

    9:15 PM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
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  8. OD1703

    Tawau Airport

    3:15 PM

    TWU

    55m

    4:10 PM

    BKI

    S M T W T F S
    Search
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About Tawau Airport and Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport

Learn about Tawau Airport (TWU) and Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 291.34 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price $25
Cheapest return ticket price $49

FAQs for Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport?

    Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport takes about 38 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 9 daily flights from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI).
  • The earliest flight from Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport departs at 07:45, and the last departs at 20:25, with about 8 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around $64 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Tawau Airport (TWU) at 07:40 and arrives in Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) at 08:30.
  • The latest flight departs from Tawau Airport (TWU) at 21:15 and arrives in Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) at 22:05.
    • The distance from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to downtown is about 7 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
  • AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) is a very popular airline operating an average of 1244 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport currently start from $25, and round-trip fares start from $49. The current lowest fare is a Batik Air Malaysia flight departing on Thu, Oct 29; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) and Batik Air Malaysia operate direct flights from Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport, with an average flight time of 37 minutes, and around 56 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport is $99. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) are the most popular budget airlines flying from Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport, with one-way fares starting from $25. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport operates around 56 weekly flights, mainly by AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) and Batik Air Malaysia. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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