Tawau to Kota Kinabalu (TWU–BKI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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181 mi airlines 74/wk
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Flight Schedule 22 flights Verified 57m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AK6269
AK AirAsia
32A
7:45 AM
+08
8:35 AM
+08
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OD1701
OD Batik Air Malaysia
738
8:25 AM
+08
9:20 AM
+08
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK6275
AK AirAsia
32A
9:00 AM
+08
9:45 AM
+08
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AK6261
AK AirAsia
32A
10:10 AM
+08
11:00 AM
+08
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AK6267
AK AirAsia
32N
2:15 PM
+08
3:05 PM
+08
0h 50m
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AK6265
AK AirAsia
32A
2:55 PM
+08
3:45 PM
+08
0h 50m
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AK6271
AK AirAsia
32N
4:25 PM
+08
5:15 PM
+08
0h 50m
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AK6277
AK AirAsia
32N
4:45 PM
+08
5:35 PM
+08
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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OD1703
OD Batik Air Malaysia
738
6:05 PM
+08
7:00 PM
+08
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AK6259
AK AirAsia
32A
6:15 PM
+08
7:05 PM
+08
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AK6263
AK AirAsia
32A
7:10 PM
+08
8:00 PM
+08
0h 50m
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AK6268
AK AirAsia
32A
6:30 AM
+08 T1
7:20 AM
+08
0h 50m
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OD1700
OD Batik Air Malaysia
738
6:40 AM
+08 T1
7:35 AM
+08
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AK6260
AK AirAsia
32A
8:50 AM
+08 T1
9:40 AM
+08
0h 50m
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AK6266
AK AirAsia
32N
11:45 AM
+08 T1
12:35 PM
+08
0h 50m
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AK6264
AK AirAsia
32A
1:40 PM
+08 T1
2:30 PM
+08
0h 50m
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AK6270
AK AirAsia
32A
3:05 PM
+08 T1
3:55 PM
+08
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AK6276
AK AirAsia
32N
3:30 PM
+08 T1
4:20 PM
+08
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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OD1702
OD Batik Air Malaysia
738
4:20 PM
+08 T1
5:15 PM
+08
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AK6258
AK AirAsia
32A
5:00 PM
+08 T1
5:50 PM
+08
0h 50m
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AK6262
AK AirAsia
32A
5:55 PM
+08 T1
6:45 PM
+08
0h 50m
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AK6274
AK AirAsia
32N
8:30 PM
+08 T1
9:20 PM
+08
0h 50m
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Tawau to Kota Kinabalu
2 carriers, 74 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 74 Flights/wk 181 mi 0h 45m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

TWU–BKI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. AirAsia and Batik Air Malaysia lead the route. The flight covers 181 miles in approximately 0h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TWU–BKI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AK AirAsia 63 32A, 32N 0h45-0h50
OD Batik Air Malaysia 11 738 0h55
Aircraft on this route
32A Airbus A320 – AK
32N Airbus A320neo – AK
738 Boeing 737-800 – OD
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AK + OD (74 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TWU to BKI direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
11
flights
Sat
11
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
74
Outbound / wk
71
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TWU to BKI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
47
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Kota Kinabalu from Tawau

Nearby airports with service to Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
Metric TWU→BKI SDK→BKI
Distance from TWU 110 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 74 42
Flight time 0h 45m 0h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of TWU with service to Kota Kinabalu International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kota Kinabalu is 0 hours the same as Tawau.
TWU: +08 · BKI: +08

When it's 6:00 PM in Tawau, it's 6:00 PM in Kota Kinabalu.
Distance & Flight Time
181 mi / 292 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 45m to 0h 55m.

TWU–BKI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tawau to Kota Kinabalu route.
Route details
Distance181 mi / 292 km
Flight time0h 45m to 0h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights74 out / 71 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: TWU
Full nameTawau Airport
IATA / ICAOTWU / WBKW
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Elevation57 ft / 17 m
Destination: BKI
IATA / ICAOBKI / WBKK
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Elevation10 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TWU to BKI flights.
Nonstop flights from Tawau Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport take approximately 0h 45m to 0h 55m. The route covers 181 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: AirAsia and Batik Air Malaysia.
There are approximately 74 nonstop flights per week from TWU to BKI. The return direction has about 71 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HKG, PVG, KUL, JHB and CAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BKI to TWU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SDK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from TWU to BKI

Tawau Airport (TWU) and Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) are connected by nonstop service from AirAsia and Batik Air Malaysia. With 74 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

TWU to BKI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TWU to BKI ranges from 0 hours 45 minutes to 0 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 181 miles (292 km). There are approximately 74 weekly flights outbound and 71 return, totaling 145 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via HKG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sandakan (SDK).