Cheap flights from Kota Bharu to Tawau from £118

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Wed, May 27
Kota Bharu KBRTawau TWU
£118
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Kota Bharu KBRTawau TWU
£125
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Kota Bharu KBRTawau TWU
£125
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Kota Bharu KBRTawau TWU
£132
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Kota Bharu KBRTawau TWU
£133
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Kota Bharu KBRTawau TWU
£146
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Thu, May 28 – Tue, Jun 2
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£264
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Fri, May 29 – Tue, Jun 2
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£269
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Fri, May 29 – Tue, Jun 2
Kota Bharu KBRTawau TWU
£278
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Fri, May 29 – Tue, Jun 2
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£280
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£288
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How much do flights to Tawau cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£118

Cheapest round-trip

£264

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

AirAsia

Getting from Tawau airport to the city center

The fastest option is taxi, while budget travelers often choose public buses

Tawau is served by Tawau Airport (TWU), located approximately 31 km northeast of the city center in Sabah, Malaysia. This regional airport provides airport transfers to city center destinations via several transport options including taxis, ride-hailing services, public buses, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 30 to 50 minutes depending on traffic conditions and the mode of transport chosen.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-45 min

RM 50-RM 70 (Fixed fare from airport taxi counter (approx. USD 11–15))

On-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

30-45 min

RM 35-RM 60 (Varies by demand (approx. USD 8–13))

On-demand via app (traffic dependent)

cashless payment option

45-60 min

RM 3-RM 5 (Local bus fare (approx. USD 0.70–1.10))

Limited service, irregular schedule (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

30-40 min

RM 80-RM 150 (Pre-booked service (approx. USD 17–32))

Pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or families

30-45 min

RM 100-RM 200 (Per day rate (approx. USD 22–43))

Subject to availability (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

Notes:

  • Prices in MYR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Airport taxis operate on a fixed fare system from the taxi counter inside the terminal.
  • Grab availability may be limited during off-peak hours; pre-booking is recommended.
  • Public bus services are infrequent and may not operate on a fixed schedule.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Tawau

Depart from
Sultan Ismail Petra
Arrive to
Tawau
Average flights per week
178
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Kota Bharu to Tawau

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
FireflyFFMFYNo
Batik Air MalaysiaMXDODNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
Air BorneoMWGMYYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Tawau

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January29°C24°C
February29°C23°C
March29°C23°C
April29°C24°C
May29°C24°C
June29°C24°C
July29°C23°C
August29°C24°C
September29°C24°C
October29°C24°C
November29°C24°C
December29°C24°C
Hottest Month
29°C
May
Coldest month
23°C
February
Sunny days
141
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
10 May
88%
30°C26°C
17 May
89%
30°C26°C
Monday
11 May
88%
31°C25°C
18 May
89%
30°C25°C
Tuesday
12 May
88%
31°C26°C
19 May
80%
30°C26°C
Wednesday
13 May
88%
31°C25°C
20 May
31°C25°C
Thursday
14 May
87%
31°C26°C
21 May
77%
30°C25°C
Friday
15 May
59%
29°C25°C
22 May
30°C25°C
Saturday
16 May
85%
30°C25°C
23 May
88%
30°C26°C
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Firefly, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines, and Air Borneo. Kota Bharu and Tawau have 178 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Kota Bharu?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kota Bharu and Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, Denpasar, Johor Bahru, Langkawi, Alor Setar, Penang, Ho Chi Minh City, Barcelona, Yogyakarta, Bengkulu, Bintulu, Krabi, Milan, Phuket City, Miri, Hat Yai, Kuantan.
What are the most popular routes to and from Tawau?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Tawau and Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Johor Bahru, Penang, Miri, Sandakan, Hong Kong, Perth, Colombo, Kuala Terengganu, Ho Chi Minh City, New Delhi, Denpasar, Bangkok, Taipei, Makassar, Borneo, Surabaya.
What airports are near Kota Bharu?
The main airport in Kota Bharu is Sultan Ismail Petra. It is also served by Sultan Ismail Petra, Sultan Mahmud, Narathiwat.
What airports are near Tawau?
The main airport in Tawau is Tawau. It is also served by Tawau, Lahad Datu.
Which airlines fly between Kota Bharu and Tawau?
Currently, you can fly between Kota Bharu and Tawau with AirAsia, Firefly, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines, Air Borneo.
When’s the best time to travel between Kota Bharu and Tawau?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kota Bharu and Tawau, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Kota Bharu and Tawau?
Traveling between Kota Bharu and Tawau, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Kota Bharu?
There are a number of airports in and around Kota Bharu. The main one is Sultan Ismail Petra and other nearby airports include Sultan Ismail Petra, Sultan Mahmud, Narathiwat
How many airports are there near Tawau?
There are a number of airports in and around Tawau. The main one is Tawau and other nearby airports include Tawau, Lahad Datu.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kota Bharu and Tawau depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kota Bharu and Tawau arrive?
What time do flights between Kota Bharu and Tawau depart?
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