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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 51 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Kota Kinabalu.51 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Aug, returning Sat, 8 Aug.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Tawau on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in Tawau.Price includes taxes and charges.From 51 €, select.
Kota Kinabalu.51 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Sep, returning Sun, 20 Sep.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Tawau on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Tawau.Price includes taxes and charges.From 51 €, select.
Kota Kinabalu.52 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Apr, returning Fri, 9 Apr.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Tawau on Mon, 5 Apr, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Fri, 9 Apr, arriving in Tawau.Price includes taxes and charges.From 52 €, select.
Kota Kinabalu.53 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Tawau on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Tawau.Price includes taxes and charges.From 53 €, select.
Kota Kinabalu.54 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul, returning Sun, 2 Aug.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Tawau on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Tawau.Price includes taxes and charges.From 54 €, select.
Kota Kinabalu.58 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Nov, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Tawau on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Tawau.Price includes taxes and charges.From 58 €, select.
Kota Kinabalu.59 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with BatikAir Malaysia.Outbound direct flight with BatikAir Malaysia departs from Tawau on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with BatikAir Malaysia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Tawau.Price includes taxes and charges.From 59 €, select.
Kota Kinabalu.59 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with BatikAir Malaysia.Outbound direct flight with BatikAir Malaysia departs from Tawau on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with BatikAir Malaysia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Tawau.Price includes taxes and charges.From 59 €, select.
Kota Kinabalu.61 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Feb, returning Sun, 28 Feb.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Tawau on Fri, 26 Feb, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Tawau.Price includes taxes and charges.From 61 €, select.
Kota Kinabalu.61 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Jul, returning Thu, 30 Jul.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Tawau on Fri, 24 Jul, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Tawau.Price includes taxes and charges.From 61 €, select.
Kota Kinabalu.61 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 Jan, returning Mon, 11 Jan.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Tawau on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Tawau.Price includes taxes and charges.From 61 €, select.
Kota Kinabalu.62 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Mar, returning Sat, 13 Mar.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Tawau on Sun, 7 Mar, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sat, 13 Mar, arriving in Tawau.Price includes taxes and charges.From 62 €, select.
Kota Kinabalu.62 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Tawau on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Tawau.Price includes taxes and charges.From 62 €, select.
Kota Kinabalu.62 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug, returning Mon, 7 Sep.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Tawau on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Tawau.Price includes taxes and charges.From 62 €, select.
Kota Kinabalu.70 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Sat, 5 Dec.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Tawau on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Tawau.Price includes taxes and charges.From 70 €, select.
Kota Kinabalu.70 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Dec, returning Mon, 11 Jan.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Tawau on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Kota Kinabalu.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kota Kinabalu on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Tawau.Price includes taxes and charges.From 70 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Tawau to Kota Kinabalu flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jul
from 61 €
Aug
from 51 €
Sep
from 51 €
Oct
from 59 €
Nov
from 58 €
Dec
from 70 €
Jan
from 61 €
Feb
from 61 €
Mar
from 62 €
Apr
from 52 €
May
from 123 €
Jun
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Tawau to Kota Kinabalu: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found51 €
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time51 mins
Most popular airlineAirAsia
Average flights per week71

Finding cheap flights from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu is 51 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
51 minutes is the average flight time from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu.
AirAsia and BatikAir Malaysia fly direct from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu.
As of July 2026, there are 71 flights per week flying from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu.
The cheapest month to fly from Tawau to Kota Kinabalu is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport on Tuesday, 4 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 51 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kota Kinabalu but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kota Kinabalu is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, AirAsia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kota Kinabalu.

Travelling from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI): what you need to know

  • Around 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport.

  • Kota Kinabalu's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Tawau.

  • Flights from TWU to BKI start from 07:50 — the first with AirAsia. The last service of the day is at 20:50 with AirAsia. In total, there are 62 weekly Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport flights.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your TWU to BKI flight.

  • Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

  • Jetting into Kota Kinabalu (and then discovering more of Malaysia!) is a breeze with AirAsia. This popular carrier has direct flights from Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport.

  • The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is AirAsia.

  • The most punctual carrier offering TWU to BKI flights is AirAsia. Its services arrive as scheduled 68.47% of the time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)

  • 25 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport flight. Return flights start from 51 €. These prices may change based on demand.

  • Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from TWU to BKI if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.

  • Landing cheap flights from TWU to BKI is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Tawau Airport (TWU)

  • 65% of flights that leave from Tawau Airport touch down at their destination on time.

  • Tawau Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Tawau. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes on public transport.

  • Looking for a hotel to stay in before your flight from Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport? Check out 3 Retro-Antique Inspired Interconnected Family Rooms at Country Lodge - Eco Valley Retreat 豐之谷. Get a good night's rest here before heading to TWU.

Arriving at Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BKI instead:

  • Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Kota Kinabalu Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from NH Travel, Green Motion or Keddy By Europcar and explore beyond Kota Kinabalu's main sights.

  • Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Kota Kinabalu Airport around one week before your trip.

Getting from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to central Kota Kinabalu

  • Kota Kinabalu Airport to the centre of Kota Kinabalu has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.

When to fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)

  • August is the busiest month for flights from Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Kota Kinabalu in March.

  • Lock in your flight from Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport for May if you'd like to go to Kota Kinabalu during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).

  • February sees average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for cheap tickets from TWU to BKI sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Malaysia

  • You've seen Kota Kinabalu, now it's time to explore more of Malaysia. Travel about 225 kilometres east to Sandakan to tick off its must-visit sights. From Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre to Sun Bear Conservation Centre, Sepilok and Sandakan Rainforest Park, your itinerary will be busy.

  • Tawau is another sought-after destination in Malaysia and is around 274 kilometres south-east of Kota Kinabalu. No trip is complete without seeing Hot Springs Tawau, Teck Guan Cocoa Museum and Batu payung.

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