There are 3 ways to get from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Tawau by plane, bus, or car
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Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Tawau is to drive which costs RM 70 - RM 110 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Tawau is to fly which takes 1h 17m and costs RM 170 - RM 320.
No, there is no direct bus from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Tawau. However, there are services departing from Kota Kinabalu and arriving at Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
The distance between Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) and Tawau is 321 km. The road distance is 439.1 km.
The best way to get from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Tawau without a car is to bus which takes 11h 15m and costs RM 120 - RM 160.
It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Tawau, including transfers.
Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Tawau bus services, operated by TransTedar Express, depart from Kota Kinabalu station.
The best way to get from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Tawau is to fly which takes 1h 17m and costs RM 170 - RM 320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 120 - RM 160 and takes 11h 15m.
Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Tawau bus services, operated by TransTedar Express, arrive at Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Tawau is 439 km. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Tawau.
What companies run services between Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), Malaysia and Tawau, Malaysia?
AirAsia and Malindo Airways fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Tawau Airport (TWU) every 3 hours. Alternatively, TransTedar Express operates a bus from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah once daily. Tickets cost RM 100–130 and the journey takes 11h 8m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Tawau Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 120–230
- Website
- malindoair.com
Flights from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Tawau Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 130–290
- Phone
- +60 88-440 337
- Website
- transtedar.com
Bus from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 100–130
- Schedules at
- transtedar.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
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