Tawau to Kota Kinabalu (TWU–BKI) — 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.
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 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK AirAsia | 57 | 32A, 32N | 0h45-0h50 | – | – | – |
| OD Batik Air Malaysia | 14 | 738 | 0h55 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Kota Kinabalu from Tawau
| Metric | TWU→BKI | SDK→BKI |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from TWU | – | 110 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 71 | 42 |
| Flight time | 0h 50m | 0h 45m |
Travel Essentials
TWU: +08 · BKI: +08
When it's 6:00 PM in Tawau, it's 6:00 PM in Kota Kinabalu.
TWU–BKI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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 71 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TWU to BKI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TWU to BKI is about 0 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 181 miles (292 km). There are approximately 71 weekly flights outbound and 68 return, totaling 139 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kuala Lumpur, Senai and Guangzhou Baiyun. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sandakan (SDK).