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Flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu

Cheapest airlines flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu

You can pick from 2 carriers that fly from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu including AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), Batik Air Malaysia, , with Batik Air Malaysia serving cheapest ticket on this route.
AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) logo AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) Batik Air Malaysia logo Batik Air Malaysia

Search for direct flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at SEK 117, and round-trip direct flights start at SEK 302.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        TWU 17:40
        55m
        Nonstop
        BKI 18:35
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Jan 8 | Batik Air Malaysia
        BKI 12:10
        55m
        Nonstop
        TWU 13:05
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Mon, Jan 12 | Batik Air Malaysia
        SEK 302 SEK 346
        13% OFF
        13% OFF
        SEK 346 SEK 302
      • TWU 17:40
        55m
        Nonstop
        BKI 18:35
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Jan 15 | Batik Air Malaysia
        BKI 12:10
        55m
        Nonstop
        TWU 13:05
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Mon, Jan 19 | Batik Air Malaysia
        SEK 303 SEK 346
        13% OFF
        13% OFF
        SEK 346 SEK 303
      • TWU 17:40
        55m
        Nonstop
        BKI 18:35
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Jan 1 | Batik Air Malaysia
        BKI 15:45
        55m
        Nonstop
        TWU 16:40
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Tue, Jan 6 | Batik Air Malaysia
        SEK 303 SEK 346
        13% OFF
        13% OFF
        SEK 346 SEK 303
      • TWU 13:55
        55m
        Nonstop
        BKI 14:50
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Jan 9 | Batik Air Malaysia
        BKI 12:10
        55m
        Nonstop
        TWU 13:05
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Wed, Jan 14 | Batik Air Malaysia
        SEK 303
        13% OFF
        SEK 346 SEK 303
      • TWU 13:55
        55m
        Nonstop
        BKI 14:50
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Wed, Jan 7 | Batik Air Malaysia
        BKI 12:10
        55m
        Nonstop
        TWU 13:05
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Sat, Jan 10 | Batik Air Malaysia
        SEK 303
        13% OFF
        SEK 346 SEK 303
      • TWU 13:40
        50m
        Nonstop
        BKI 14:30
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Thu, Jan 15 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        BKI 12:10
        55m
        Nonstop
        TWU 13:05
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Mon, Jan 19 | Batik Air Malaysia
        SEK 307
        11% OFF
        SEK 346 SEK 307
      • TWU 17:40
        55m
        Nonstop
        BKI 18:35
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Mon, Jan 12 | Batik Air Malaysia
        BKI 15:45
        55m
        Nonstop
        TWU 16:40
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Sat, Jan 17 | Batik Air Malaysia
        SEK 308
        11% OFF
        SEK 346 SEK 308
      • TWU 17:40
        55m
        Nonstop
        BKI 18:35
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Tue, Jan 13 | Batik Air Malaysia
        BKI 15:45
        55m
        Nonstop
        TWU 16:40
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Tue, Jan 20 | Batik Air Malaysia
        SEK 308
        11% OFF
        SEK 346 SEK 308
      • TWU 17:40
        55m
        Nonstop
        BKI 18:35
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Sun, Jan 11 | Batik Air Malaysia
        BKI 12:10
        55m
        Nonstop
        TWU 13:05
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Tue, Jan 13 | Batik Air Malaysia
        SEK 308
        11% OFF
        SEK 346 SEK 308
      • TWU 17:40
        55m
        Nonstop
        BKI 18:35
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Jan 16 | Batik Air Malaysia
        BKI 12:10
        55m
        Nonstop
        TWU 13:05
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Mon, Jan 19 | Batik Air Malaysia
        SEK 308
        11% OFF
        SEK 346 SEK 308
      • TWU 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BKI Invalid Date
        Tawau - Kota Kinabalu | Fri, Dec 12 | Normal Airline
        BKI 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        TWU 16:00
        Kota Kinabalu - Tawau | Sun, Dec 14 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Tawau to Kota Kinabalu Flight Details

The distance between Tawau and Kota Kinabalu is about 291.72 km. The average flying time from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu is around 51 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceSEK 117
Cheapest return ticket priceSEK 302
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance291.72 km
Average flight time51 minutes
Popular airlineAirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)

When is the cheapest time to book flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest time to fly from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu: Dec 14 to Dec 21 — one-way prices start at SEK 117.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu (TWU-BKI)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Batik Air Malaysia offers one-way fares as low as SEK 117 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. TWU to BKI on Fri, Dec 26), while Batik Air Malaysia offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from SEK 302 departing on Thu, Jan 8 and returning on Mon, Jan 12.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu with the following airlines, including: AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) Batik Air Malaysia Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 51 minutes to fly from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 60 flight per week flying from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia): S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AK6265 (16:17) AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia): S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AK6267 (14:05) Batik Air Malaysia: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- OD1701 (13:32)
  • To find best deals on flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, Dec 26, with one-way flights priced at just SEK 117.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Batik Air Malaysia.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Kota Kinabalu travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu on December 18, 2025 with AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), with prices starting at SEK 72.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Kota Kinabalu, with Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (TWU-BKI) is by far the most common option on this route: Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
  • The time difference between Kota Kinabalu and Tawau is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Flight from Tawau (twi) to Kota Kinabalu (bki)

Kota Kinabalu is the capital of Sabah, which is part of eastern Malaysia. In Malaysia and globally Kota Kinabalu is also known as KK. It is a major tourist destination and a gateway for tourists to Sabah and Borneo. Kinabalu Park has plenty of other tourist attractions in and around the town.

Tip: The best time to visit Kota Kinabalu is between the months from December to April. 

Reaching Kota Kinabalu

The distance from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu is 292 kilometers and it takes 1 hour to cover the distance between two places and this can also vary due to weather conditions. Frequent Tawau to Kota Kinabalu flights are available and Kota Kinabalu has international airports and this airport is one of the busiest airports in Malaysia. Air Asia, Malaysia Airlines, Malinda Air and Firefly Airways offer direct flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu. There are other carriers who provide connecting provide cheap flights to Kota Kinabalu.

Tip: Choose weekdays to travel Kota Kinabalu as tickets are cheap during weekdays. If possible, book at least two-three months advance.

Places to See in Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu is a wonderful place and full of adventure.  Travelers in this city can opt to explore the urban landscape of the city's architecture and heritage, including lush rainforests, crystal-clear lakes, and breathtaking mountain peaks. Trek around Mount Kinabalu which is the tallest mountain. Botanical Garden is one of the best places of Kinabalu Park and termed as one of the world's richest flora gatherings.

Take a tour of the Klias River cruise and enjoy the forest scenes and mangrove area all while trying to spot the wildlife of monkeys, birds, and fireflies. Take a cruise on Klias River and enjoy the mangrove habitat, forest scenery while trying to spot the spectacular wildlife of monkeys and birds. Take a tour to Mari Mari Cultural Village which is situated away from the hustle and bustle of the region and experienced the traditional Sabahan lifestyles.

Visit the City Mosque as this is the magnificent white mosque is situated by the sea. Muzium Sabah museum should not be missed for the culture lover. Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park is an exciting play area. 

Tip: If you are an adventure lover then you must try scuba diving or snorkeling in the Marine Park.

Shopping and Dining in Kota Kinabalu

Visiting the street market on an early Sunday morning is certainly worthwhile. Gaya Street is the best place for shopping souvenirs, crafts, clothes, and antiques. Kota Kinabalu is one of the best food towns in the world, pulling with even Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Saigon. Not only that, but the city has a cool, friendly atmosphere, a waterfront for biking, and plenty of hipster coffee shops and street art to discover.

Tip: Kota Kinabalu is popular for its Nightlife. However, be alert from pickpockets while you are in-crowd.

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