Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Tawau Airport (TWU)

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Tawau Airport (TWU)

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Kota Kinabalu Airport to Tawau Airport Schedule

Kota Kinabalu Airport to Tawau Airport Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
AirAsia Economy #AK626806:30 - 07:25MYR 117.15
AirAsia Economy #AK626009:05 - 10:00MYR 183.46
AirAsia Economy #AK626611:55 - 12:50MYR 191.70
AirAsia Economy #AK626413:50 - 14:45MYR 159.13
AirAsia Economy #AK627214:05 - 15:00MYR 183.46
MYAirline Economy #Z9110117:45 - 18:45MYR 103.88
AirAsia Economy #AK626218:30 - 19:25MYR 262.90
AirAsia Economy #AK626220:30 - 21:25MYR 95.25

Transportation from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Tawau Airport

Facts about the transport from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Tawau Airport

Cheapest Transport$18
Fastest Transport50m
Earliest Departure6:25 AM
Latest Departure8:00 PM
Departures per day8
Distance557 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Optis Jaya Express, Sairah Express, TransTedar Express

Popular Routes in Malaysia

How to get from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Tawau Airport

Travelling between Kota Kinabalu Airport and Tawau Airport is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 51.36 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 24.57.

How long does it take to get from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Tawau Airport?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 12 hours to travel between Kota Kinabalu Airport and Tawau Airport depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Kota Kinabalu Airport and Tawau Airport. Flight will bring you to your destination in 50m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 11h 8m to reach Tawau Airport.

How much does it cost to get from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Tawau Airport?

Travelling between Kota Kinabalu Airport and Tawau Airport can be as cheap as USD 24.57 if you opt for a AirAsia flight and as expensive as USD 51.36 if you buy a AirAsia flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Kota Kinabalu Airport and Tawau Airport ?

  • 8 from Sabah to Sabah starting from 06:25 Kota Kinabalu Airport until 17:50 Kota Kinabalu Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Tawau Airport.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Sabah to Sabah, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 24.54.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Sabah and Sabah

AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Sabah to Sabah overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Sabah and Sabah

Optis Jaya Express, Sairah Express, TransTedar Express

What is the most popular transport to get from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Tawau Airport?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 91% decided to fly
  • 9% opted for a bus