Sepang to Tawau (KUL–TWU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
KUL–TWU is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. AirAsia, Firefly and Malaysia Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,137 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK AirAsia | 63 | 320, 32A, 32N, 32Q | 2h50-3h03 | – | – | – |
| FY Firefly | 21 | 738, 73H | 2h55 | – | – | – |
| MH Malaysia Airlines | 14 | 73H | 2h55 | – | Oneworld | – |
| EY Etihad Airways | 7 | 738 | 3h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Tawau from Sepang
| Metric | KUL→TWU | JHB→TWU |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from KUL | – | 155 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 105 | 4 |
| Flight time | 2h 50m | 2h 35m |
Travel Essentials
KUL: +08 · TWU: +08
When it's 6:00 PM in Sepang, it's 6:00 PM in Tawau.
KLIA Ekspres train runs non-stop from KL Sentral to KLIA in 28 minutes (RM55 one-way). KLIA Transit (slightly slower, RM55, stops at three intermediate stations) also serves the airport. Both run from 5am to midnight, every 15–20 minutes. Road from central KL takes 45–90 minutes depending on traffic.
The airport is 50km south of central KL. Taxis and Grab from the city cost RM50–80. Budget Terminal KLIA2 (AirAsia hub) is a separate building served by the same rail link.
KUL–TWU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from KUL to TWU
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Tawau Airport (TWU) are connected by nonstop service from AirAsia, Etihad Airways, Firefly and Malaysia Airlines. With 105 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
KUL to TWU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KUL to TWU ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes to 3 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,137 miles (1,830 km). There are approximately 105 weekly flights outbound and 123 return, totaling 228 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via HKG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Johor Bahru (JHB).