Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kuala Lumpur and Tawau takes around 2.9 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Kuala Lumpur and Tawau?

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The flight distance between Kuala Lumpur and Tawau is 1831 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Kuala Lumpur and Tawau?

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Several carriers operate flights between Kuala Lumpur and Tawau. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, Philippine Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Kuala Lumpur?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kuala Lumpur and London, Langkawi, Denpasar, Singapore, Bali, Bangkok, Penang, Phuket City, Phuket Province, Manila, Krabi, Jakarta, Johor Bahru, Ho Chi Minh City, Kota Kinabalu, Kota Bharu, Da Nang, Perth, Hanoi, Sydney.

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 Singapore, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Johor Bahru, Penang, Miri, Sandakan, Hong Kong, Perth, Colombo, Kuala Terengganu, Ho Chi Minh City, Kota Bharu, New Delhi, Denpasar, Bangkok, Taipei, Makassar, Borneo, Surabaya.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Kuala Lumpur?

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Kuala Lumpur is mainly served by Kuala Lumpur International. But there are other airports nearby, including Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah.

Question 7

What airports are near Kuala Lumpur?

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The main airport in Kuala Lumpur is Kuala Lumpur International. It is also served by Sultan Azlan Shah, Malacca International, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah.

Question 8

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 9

Which airlines fly between Kuala Lumpur and Tawau?

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

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between Kuala Lumpur and Tawau?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kuala Lumpur 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 11

What flights operate between Kuala Lumpur and Tawau?

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Traveling between Kuala Lumpur 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 12

How many airports are there near Kuala Lumpur?

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There are a number of airports in and around Kuala Lumpur. The main one is Kuala Lumpur International and other nearby airports include Sultan Azlan Shah, Malacca International, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah

Question 13

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 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kuala Lumpur 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 16

What time do flights between Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Kuala Lumpur 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 nonstop round-trip	£107
Nonstop flights in May	£61 – £173
Most popular airline	AirAsia

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Airport Taxi	30-45 min	Fixed fare from airport taxi counter (approx. USD 11–15)	On-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience with luggage
Grab (Ride-hailing)	30-45 min	Varies by demand (approx. USD 8–13)	On-demand via app (traffic dependent)	cashless payment option
Public Bus	45-60 min	Local bus fare (approx. USD 0.70–1.10)	Limited service, irregular schedule (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Private Transfer	30-40 min	Pre-booked service (approx. USD 17–32)	Pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups or families
Rental Car	30-45 min	Per day rate (approx. USD 22–43)	Subject to availability (traffic dependent)	flexibility and exploration

Airline	Mon 11.05	Tue 12.05	Wed 13.05	Thu 14.05	Fri 15.05	Sat 16.05	Sun 17.05
AirAsia	5	4	6	5	6	5	6
Malaysia Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	2
Firefly	1	1	1	---	1	1	1
Batik Air Malaysia	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 58 total	Daily flights: 8.29 average	Most flights: Wednesday 6 flights

Airline	Mon 18.05	Tue 19.05	Wed 20.05	Thu 21.05	Fri 22.05	Sat 23.05	Sun 24.05
AirAsia	5	4	6	3	5	---	3
Malaysia Airlines	---	1	---	---	---	---	---
Firefly	1	1	1	1	---	---	---
Batik Air Malaysia	1	1	1	1	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 35 total	Daily flights: 5 average	Most flights: Wednesday 6 flights

Airline	Mon 25.05	Tue 26.05	Wed 27.05	Thu 28.05	Fri 29.05	Sat 30.05	Sun 31.05
AirAsia	1	2	6	5	6	5	6
Malaysia Airlines	---	---	2	3	3	3	3
Firefly	---	1	1	1	1	1	1
Batik Air Malaysia	---	---	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 56 total	Daily flights: 8 average	Most flights: Wednesday 6 flights

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Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	29°C	24°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

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No
Batik Air Malaysia	MXD	OD	No
Firefly	FFM	FY	No
Malaysia Airlines	MAS	MH	No
China Southern Airlines	CSN	CZ	Yes