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 Batik Air Malaysia, AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines.

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 Singapore, Bangkok, Denpasar, Penang, Langkawi, Jakarta, Manila, Phuket City, Ho Chi Minh City, Tokyo, Chiang Mai, Cairo, Siem Reap, Doha, Taipei, Hong Kong, Seoul, Phnom Penh, Dubai, Hanoi.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Tawau?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Tawau and Kuching, Singapore, Kota Kinabalu, Bandar Seri Begawan, Manila, Johor Bahru, Penang, Phnom Penh, Sandakan, Sibu, Shanghai, Seoul, Beirut, Guangzhou, Hanoi, Vientiane, Labuan Bajo, Gunung Mulu National Park, Del Carmen, Taiyuan.

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, 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

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

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

Question 10

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 11

Which airlines fly between Kuala Lumpur and Tawau?

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

Question 12

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 13

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 14

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, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah

Question 15

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 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

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 one-way trip	$52
Cheapest round-trip	$107
Average round-trip	$111
Nonstop flights in May	$48 – $107
Most popular airline	AirAsia

Airline	Sun 28.04	Mon 29.04	Tue 30.04	Wed 01.05	Thu 02.05	Fri 03.05	Sat 04.05
AirAsia	5	---	4	2	4	5	5
Malaysia Airlines	2	---	---	1	---	3	1
Batik Air Malaysia	1	---	2	---	1	1	2
Firefly	1	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Sun 05.05	Mon 06.05	Tue 07.05	Wed 08.05	Thu 09.05	Fri 10.05	Sat 11.05
AirAsia	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Malaysia Airlines	2	2	1	1	2	2	1
Batik Air Malaysia	1	1	1	1	2	1	1
Firefly	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Sun 12.05	Mon 13.05	Tue 14.05	Wed 15.05	Thu 16.05	Fri 17.05	Sat 18.05
AirAsia	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Malaysia Airlines	2	2	1	1	2	2	1
Batik Air Malaysia	1	1	2	1	1	1	2
Firefly	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Sun 19.05	Mon 20.05	Tue 21.05	Wed 22.05	Thu 23.05	Fri 24.05	Sat 25.05
AirAsia	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Malaysia Airlines	2	2	1	1	1	2	1
Batik Air Malaysia	1	1	1	1	2	1	1
Firefly	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

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Flights starting at $48. Choose between AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, or Batik Air Malaysia to find the best price.

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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
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October	29°C	24°C
November	29°C	24°C
December	29°C	24°C

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No	0 0
Malaysia Airlines	MAS	MH	No	0 0
Batik Air Malaysia	MXD	OD	No	0 0
Firefly	FFM	FY	No	No
Xiamen Airlines	CXA	MF	Yes	No