Sepang to Tawau (KUL–TWU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
KUL–TWU is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. AirAsia, Northwest Regional Airlines and Malaysia Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,137 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK AirAsia | 42 | 320, 32A, 32Q | 2h50-2h55 | – | – | – |
| FY Northwest Regional Airlines | 21 | 738, 73H | 2h55 | – | – | – |
| MH Malaysia Airlines Also: JL, PR, QR, SQ, TK, WY | 14 | 73H | 2h55 | – | Oneworld | JL, PR, QR, SQ, TK, WY |
| OD Batik Air Malaysia Also: EY | 7 | 738 | 3h | – | – | EY |
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 | 147 | 4 |
| Flight time | 2h 55m | 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, Northwest Regional Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air Malaysia. With 147 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
KUL to TWU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KUL to TWU is about 2 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,137 miles (1,830 km). There are approximately 147 weekly flights outbound and 126 return, totaling 273 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kota Kinabalu, Senai and Guangzhou Baiyun. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Johor Bahru (JHB).