Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kota Kinabalu and Tawau takes around 0.91 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Kota Kinabalu and Tawau?

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The flight distance between Kota Kinabalu and Tawau is 292 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Kota Kinabalu and Tawau?

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Several carriers operate flights between Kota Kinabalu and Tawau. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, AirAsia.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Kota Kinabalu?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur, Seoul, Labuan, Kuala Terengganu, Lahad Datu, Sandakan, Osaka, Miri, Singapore, Tokyo, Kuching, Manila, Cebu, Puerto Princesa, Sibu, Penang, Zamboanga City, Taipei, Busan, Makassar.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Tawau?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Tawau and Kuala Lumpur, Kuching, Sandakan, Hong Kong, Miri, Singapore, Taipei, Johor Bahru, Penang, Bangkok, Labuan, Bintulu, Kuala Terengganu, Tarakan, North Kalimantan, Manila, Perth, Bandar Seri Begawan, Praya, Lombok, Sibu, Kota Bharu.

Question 6

What airports are near Kota Kinabalu?

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The main airport in Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu International. It is also served by Kota Kinabalu International, Lawas, Limbang.

Question 7

What airports are near Tawau?

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The main airport in Tawau is Tawau. It is also served by Tawau, Lahad Datu.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Kota Kinabalu and Tawau?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Kota Kinabalu and Tawau thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Kota Kinabalu and Tawau can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Kota Kinabalu and Tawau?

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Currently, you can fly between Kota Kinabalu and Tawau with AirAsia, China Southern Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, Batik Air Malaysia.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Kota Kinabalu and Tawau?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kota Kinabalu 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.

Question 12

What flights operate between Kota Kinabalu and Tawau?

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Traveling between Kota Kinabalu 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.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Kota Kinabalu?

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There are a number of airports in and around Kota Kinabalu. The main one is Kota Kinabalu International and other nearby airports include Kota Kinabalu International, Lawas, Limbang

Question 14

How many airports are there near Tawau?

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There are a number of airports in and around Tawau. The main one is Tawau and other nearby airports include Tawau, Lahad Datu.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kota Kinabalu and Tawau depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Kota Kinabalu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kota Kinabalu and Tawau arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Tawau, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Kota Kinabalu and Tawau depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Kota Kinabalu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Kota Kinabalu and Tawau arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Tawau, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£21
Cheapest round-trip	£33
Average round-trip	£37
Nonstop flights in July	£17 – £47
Most popular airline	AirAsia

Airline	Mon 22.07	Tue 23.07	Wed 24.07	Thu 25.07	Fri 26.07	Sat 27.07	Sun 28.07
AirAsia	---	---	1	7	4	7	3
Firefly	---	---	---	1	---	2	---
Malaysia Airlines	---	---	---	1	---	2	---

Airline	Mon 29.07	Tue 30.07	Wed 31.07	Thu 01.08	Fri 02.08	Sat 03.08	Sun 04.08
AirAsia	7	7	6	7	7	7	7
Firefly	2	---	1	2	1	2	1
Malaysia Airlines	2	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 05.08	Tue 06.08	Wed 07.08	Thu 08.08	Fri 09.08	Sat 10.08	Sun 11.08
AirAsia	7	7	6	7	7	7	7
Firefly	2	---	1	2	1	2	1
Malaysia Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 12.08	Tue 13.08	Wed 14.08	Thu 15.08	Fri 16.08	Sat 17.08	Sun 18.08
AirAsia	7	7	6	7	7	7	7
Firefly	2	---	1	2	1	2	1
Malaysia Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

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Flights starting at £21. Choose between AirAsia, China Southern Airlines, or Malaysia Airlines to find the best price.

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No	0 0
China Southern Airlines	CSN	CZ	Yes	No
Malaysia Airlines	MAS	MH	No	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Firefly	FFM	FY	No	No
Batik Air Malaysia	MXD	OD	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	29°C	23°C
February	29°C	23°C
March	29°C	23°C
April	29°C	24°C
May	29°C	24°C
June	29°C	24°C
July	29°C	23°C
August	29°C	24°C
September	29°C	24°C
October	29°C	24°C
November	29°C	24°C
December	29°C	24°C