Question 1

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, Kota Kinabalu, Singapore, Kuching, Penang, Sandakan, Denpasar, Taipei, Miri, Manila, Seoul, Johor Bahru, Hong Kong, Kuantan, Yogyakarta, Bangkok, Cebu, Hanoi, Borneo, Kuala Terengganu.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kota Bharu and Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Johor Bahru, Kota Kinabalu, Penang, Seoul, Sandakan, Ho Chi Minh City, Denpasar, Medan, Jakarta, Hanoi, Krabi, Langkawi, Chiang Mai, Siem Reap, Kuching, Manila, Shanghai, Surat Thani Province.

Question 3

What airports are near Tawau?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What airports are near Kota Bharu?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Kota Bharu is Sultan Ismail Petra. It is also served by Sultan Ismail Petra, Sultan Mahmud, Narathiwat.

Question 5

Which airlines fly between Tawau and Kota Bharu?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Tawau and Kota Bharu with AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, Air Borneo.

Question 6

When’s the best time to travel between Tawau and Kota Bharu?

Accepted Answer

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Tawau and Kota Bharu, 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 7

What flights operate between Tawau and Kota Bharu?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Tawau and Kota Bharu, 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 8

How many airports are there near Tawau?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

How many airports are there near Kota Bharu?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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 Tawau, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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 Kota Bharu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 12

What time do flights between Tawau and Kota Bharu depart?

Accepted Answer

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 Tawau, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 13

What time do flights between Tawau and Kota Bharu arrive?

Accepted Answer

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 Kota Bharu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£118
Cheapest round-trip	£228
Average round-trip	£257
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Most popular airline	AirAsia

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Airport Taxi	15-25 min	RM 25 – RM 35; fixed fare to city center (approximately USD 5–8)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience and speed
Grab (ride-hailing)	15-25 min	RM 15 – RM 30; varies by demand (approximately USD 3–7)	on-demand (traffic dependent)	budget-conscious travelers
Public Bus	25-40 min	RM 2 – RM 5; local bus fare (approximately USD 0.50–1)	limited service, check schedules (traffic dependent)	lowest cost option
Rental Car	15-25 min	RM 80 – RM 200; per day rental (approximately USD 17–43)	on-demand during office hours (traffic dependent)	flexibility and exploration
Hotel Shuttle	15-30 min	RM 0 – RM 50; complimentary or charged by hotel (approximately USD 0–11)	by arrangement (traffic dependent)	hotel guests

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No
Batik Air Malaysia	MXD	OD	No
Malaysia Airlines	MAS	MH	No
Firefly	FFM	FY	No
Air Borneo	MWG	MY	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	27°C	24°C
February	28°C	24°C
March	29°C	24°C
April	30°C	25°C
May	31°C	26°C
June	30°C	25°C
July	30°C	25°C
August	30°C	25°C
September	30°C	25°C
October	29°C	25°C
November	28°C	25°C
December	27°C	24°C

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