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Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Tawau Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Tawau Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from NZD 45 and round-trip from NZD 89. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        BKI 15:20
        55m
        Direct
        TWU 16:15
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Sun, Sep 20 | Batik Air Malaysia
        TWU 13:25
        55m
        Direct
        BKI 14:20
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Sep 26 | Batik Air Malaysia
        NZD 89 NZD 118
        25% off
        25% off
        NZD 118 NZD 89
      • BKI 15:20
        55m
        Direct
        TWU 16:15
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Fri, Sep 25 | Batik Air Malaysia
        TWU 13:25
        55m
        Direct
        BKI 14:20
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Sep 29 | Batik Air Malaysia
        NZD 95 NZD 118
        19% off
        19% off
        NZD 118 NZD 95
      • BKI 06:30
        50m
        Direct
        TWU 07:20
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Sun, Sep 27 | AirAsia
        TWU 13:25
        55m
        Direct
        BKI 14:20
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Sep 29 | Batik Air Malaysia
        NZD 100 NZD 118
        15% off
        15% off
        NZD 118 NZD 100
      • BKI 06:30
        50m
        Direct
        TWU 07:20
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Thu, Sep 24 | AirAsia
        TWU 13:25
        55m
        Direct
        BKI 14:20
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Sep 26 | Batik Air Malaysia
        NZD 100
        15% off
        NZD 118 NZD 100
      • BKI 15:05
        50m
        Direct
        TWU 15:55
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Fri, Sep 25 | AirAsia
        TWU 13:25
        55m
        Direct
        BKI 14:20
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Sep 29 | Batik Air Malaysia
        NZD 100
        15% off
        NZD 118 NZD 100
      • BKI 15:20
        55m
        Direct
        TWU 16:15
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Mon, Sep 21 | Batik Air Malaysia
        TWU 08:15
        45m
        Direct
        BKI 09:00
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Sep 27 | AirAsia
        NZD 100
        15% off
        NZD 118 NZD 100
      • BKI 06:30
        50m
        Direct
        TWU 07:20
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Sat, Sep 19 | AirAsia
        TWU 13:25
        55m
        Direct
        BKI 14:20
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Sep 25 | Batik Air Malaysia
        NZD 100
        15% off
        NZD 118 NZD 100
      • BKI 09:30
        50m
        Direct
        TWU 10:20
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Sun, Sep 20 | AirAsia
        TWU 13:25
        55m
        Direct
        BKI 14:20
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Sep 26 | Batik Air Malaysia
        NZD 100
        15% off
        NZD 118 NZD 100
      • BKI 11:45
        50m
        Direct
        TWU 12:35
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Fri, Sep 18 | AirAsia
        TWU 13:25
        55m
        Direct
        BKI 14:20
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Sep 25 | Batik Air Malaysia
        NZD 100
        15% off
        NZD 118 NZD 100
      • BKI 15:05
        50m
        Direct
        TWU 15:55
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Mon, Sep 21 | AirAsia
        TWU 13:25
        55m
        Direct
        BKI 14:20
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Sep 25 | Batik Air Malaysia
        NZD 100
        15% off
        NZD 118 NZD 100
      • BKI 11:45
        50m
        Direct
        TWU 12:35
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Tue, Sep 22 | AirAsia
        TWU 13:25
        55m
        Direct
        BKI 14:20
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Sat, Sep 26 | Batik Air Malaysia
        NZD 100
        15% off
        NZD 118 NZD 100
      • BKI 06:30
        50m
        Direct
        TWU 07:20
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Wed, Sep 23 | AirAsia
        TWU 13:25
        55m
        Direct
        BKI 14:20
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Sep 25 | Batik Air Malaysia
        NZD 100
        15% off
        NZD 118 NZD 100
      • BKI 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        TWU 14:00
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Wed, Sep 9 | Normal Airline
        TWU 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        BKI 16:00
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Sep 11 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        BKI 15:20
        55m
        Direct
        TWU 16:15
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Sat, Sep 19 | Batik Air Malaysia
        NZD 45 NZD 60
        25% off
        25% off
        NZD 60 NZD 45
      • BKI 15:20
        55m
        Direct
        TWU 16:15
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Thu, Sep 17 | Batik Air Malaysia
        NZD 47 NZD 60
        22% off
        22% off
        NZD 60 NZD 47
      • BKI 08:00
        55m
        Direct
        TWU 08:55
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Sun, Oct 25 | Batik Air Malaysia
        NZD 47 NZD 60
        22% off
        22% off
        NZD 60 NZD 47
      • BKI 08:00
        55m
        Direct
        TWU 08:55
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Mon, Oct 26 | Batik Air Malaysia
        NZD 48
        20% off
        NZD 60 NZD 48
      • BKI 08:00
        55m
        Direct
        TWU 08:55
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Thu, Oct 29 | Batik Air Malaysia
        NZD 48
        20% off
        NZD 60 NZD 48
      • BKI 08:00
        55m
        Direct
        TWU 08:55
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Sat, Oct 31 | Batik Air Malaysia
        NZD 48
        20% off
        NZD 60 NZD 48
      • BKI 15:20
        55m
        Direct
        TWU 16:15
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Tue, Sep 15 | Batik Air Malaysia
        NZD 48
        20% off
        NZD 60 NZD 48
      • BKI 15:20
        55m
        Direct
        TWU 16:15
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Fri, Sep 18 | Batik Air Malaysia
        NZD 48
        20% off
        NZD 60 NZD 48
      • BKI 15:20
        55m
        Direct
        TWU 16:15
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Tue, Sep 22 | Batik Air Malaysia
        NZD 48
        20% off
        NZD 60 NZD 48
      • BKI 15:20
        55m
        Direct
        TWU 16:15
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Fri, Sep 11 | Batik Air Malaysia
        NZD 49
        18% off
        NZD 60 NZD 49
      • BKI 15:20
        55m
        Direct
        TWU 16:15
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Sat, Sep 26 | Batik Air Malaysia
        NZD 49
        18% off
        NZD 60 NZD 49
      • BKI 17:50
        50m
        Direct
        TWU 18:40
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Tue, Oct 27 | AirAsia
        NZD 51
        15% off
        NZD 60 NZD 51
      • BKI 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        TWU 14:00
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Wed, Sep 9 | Normal Airline
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Flight prices from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Tawau Airport are based on the average fares across airlines for the next three months, based on Trip.com’s latest data.

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

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Tawau Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average one-way fares by month from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Tawau Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Tawau Airport are usually in December, with an average price of NZD 23. August sees the highest fares, around NZD 57.

NZD 57
NZD 40
NZD 23
NZD 6
    Cheapest
  • NZD 31
    Sep
  • NZD 26
    Oct
  • NZD 26
    Nov
  • NZD 23
    Dec
  • NZD 27
    Jan
  • NZD 33
    Feb
  • NZD 34
    Mar
  • NZD 45
    Apr
  • NZD 48
    May
  • NZD 55
    Jun
  • NZD 55
    Jul
  • NZD 57
    Aug

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Tawau Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average round-trip fares by month from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Tawau Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest round‑trip flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Tawau Airport are usually in November, with an average price of NZD 84. May sees the highest fares, around NZD 171.

NZD 171
NZD 128
NZD 84
NZD 41
    Cheapest
  • NZD 123
    Sep
  • NZD 101
    Oct
  • NZD 84
    Nov
  • NZD 106
    Dec
  • NZD 92
    Jan
  • NZD 143
    Feb
  • NZD 127
    Mar
  • NZD 164
    Apr
  • NZD 171
    May
  • NZD 149
    Jun
  • NZD 155
    Jul
  • NZD 165
    Aug

Which day of the week has the cheapest flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Tawau Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average fares by each day of the week from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Tawau Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day for flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Tawau Airport is Tuesday, with average prices lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Friday, as fares are typically the highest.

NZD 66
NZD 64
NZD 61
NZD 59
  • NZD 65
    Mon
  • NZD 61
    Tue
  • NZD 62
    Wed
  • NZD 64
    Thu
  • NZD 66
    Fri
  • NZD 62
    Sat
  • NZD 65
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Tawau Airport is Batik Air Malaysia (from NZD 45) among 5 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Batik Air Malaysia
From NZD 45
AirAsia
From NZD 51
Malaysia Airlines
From NZD 203
Firefly Airline
From NZD 306
Singapore Airlines
From NZD 758

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

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. AK6262

    Kota Kinabalu International Airport

    17:50

    BKI

    50m

    18:40

    TWU

    - - - - - F -
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  2. AK6270

    Kota Kinabalu International Airport

    15:05

    BKI

    50m

    15:55

    TWU

    S M T W T F S
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  3. AK6274

    Kota Kinabalu International Airport

    20:30

    BKI

    50m

    21:20

    TWU

    S M T W T F S
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  4. AK6276

    Kota Kinabalu International Airport

    19:10

    BKI

    50m

    20:00

    TWU

    S M T W T F S
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  5. AK6260

    Kota Kinabalu International Airport

    08:50

    BKI

    50m

    09:40

    TWU

    S M T W T F S
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  6. AK6272

    Kota Kinabalu International Airport

    07:00

    BKI

    50m

    07:50

    TWU

    - M - W - F -
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  7. AK6264

    Kota Kinabalu International Airport

    14:16

    BKI

    50m

    15:06

    TWU

    S M T W T F S
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  8. AK6268

    Kota Kinabalu International Airport

    06:30

    BKI

    50m

    07:20

    TWU

    S M T W T F S
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  9. AK6266

    Kota Kinabalu International Airport

    11:45

    BKI

    50m

    12:35

    TWU

    S M T W T F S
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  10. OD1702

    Kota Kinabalu International Airport

    14:00

    BKI

    55m

    14:55

    TWU

    S M T W T F S
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About Kota Kinabalu International Airport and Tawau Airport

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

Flight distance 291.34km
Cheapest one-way ticket price NZD 45
Cheapest return ticket price NZD 89

FAQs for Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Tawau Airport Flights

  • How long is a flight from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Tawau Airport (TWU)?

    It takes around 51 minutes to fly from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (bki) to Tawau Airport (twu).
  • There are around 8 daily flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Tawau Airport (TWU).
  • Tickets cost around NZD 94 in November, making it the cheapest month to book. Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Tawau Airport (TWU) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Tawau Airport (TWU) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around NZD 102 in September, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) at 06:25 and arrives in Tawau Airport (TWU) at 07:15.
  • The latest flight departs from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) at 19:35 and arrives in Tawau Airport (TWU) at 20:25.
    • The distance from Tawau Airport to downtown is about 25km, by taxi about 40 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Tawau Airport (TWU) is Lahad Datu Airport. The distance is around 83km.
  • AirAsia Berhad is a very popular airline operating an average of 798 flights per month.
  • The earliest flight from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Tawau Airport departs at 06:10, and the last departs at 20:30, with about 11 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Tawau Airport operates around 44 weekly flights, mainly by AirAsia Berhad and Batik Air Malaysia. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Tawau Airport is NZD 191. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Yes. AirAsia Berhad and Batik Air Malaysia operate direct flights from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Tawau Airport, with an average flight time of 39 minutes, and around 12 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
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