Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Tawau Ferry Terminal

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Tawau Ferry Terminal

Kota Kinabalu Airport
Tawau Ferry Terminal
Tue, May 28
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Kota Kinabalu Airport to Tawau Ferry Terminal Schedule

Kota Kinabalu Airport to Tawau Ferry Terminal Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Malaysia Airlines Economy 05:25 - 10:10€ 219.95
Malaysia Airlines Economy #MH260307:00 - 09:35$ 222.26
AirAsia Economy #AK627208:45 - 09:40€ 41.54
Malaysia Airlines Economy 11:55 - 10:10€ 240.62
AirAsia Economy #AK626212:40 - 13:35$ 52.16
Malaysia Airlines Economy #MH213715:10 - 16:05€ 42.93
AirAsia Economy #AK627017:50 - 18:45€ 41.54
Optis Jaya Express Express 19:30 - 06:38$ 17.26
Sairah Express Express 20:00 - 07:08$ 17.26

Transportation from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Tawau Ferry Terminal

Facts about the transport from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Tawau Ferry Terminal

Cheapest Transport$18
Fastest Transport55m
Earliest Departure5:25 AM
Latest Departure8:00 PM
Departures per day14
Distance780 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Optis Jaya Express, Sairah Express, TransTedar Express

Popular Routes in Malaysia

How to get from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Tawau Ferry Terminal

Travelling between Kota Kinabalu Airport and Tawau Ferry Terminal is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 249.69 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 17.49.

How long does it take to get from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Tawau Ferry Terminal?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 29 hours to travel between Kota Kinabalu Airport and Tawau Ferry Terminal depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Kota Kinabalu Airport and Tawau Ferry Terminal. Flight will bring you to your destination in 55m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 4h 45m to reach Tawau Ferry Terminal.

How much does it cost to get from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Tawau Ferry Terminal?

Travelling between Kota Kinabalu Airport and Tawau Ferry Terminal can be as cheap as USD 17.49 if you opt for a Optis Jaya Express bus and as expensive as USD 249.69 if you buy a Malaysia Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Kota Kinabalu Airport and Tawau Ferry Terminal ?

  • 10 from Sabah to Nunukan Island starting from 05:25 Kota Kinabalu Airport until 17:50 Kota Kinabalu Airport
  • 4 from Sabah to Nunukan Island starting from 08:00 Inanam Bus Terminal until 20:00 Inanam Bus Terminal

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Tawau Ferry Terminal.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Sabah to Nunukan Island, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 43.58.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Sabah and Nunukan Island

AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Sabah to Nunukan Island overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Sabah and Nunukan Island

Optis Jaya Express, Sairah Express, TransTedar Express

What is the most popular transport to get from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Tawau Ferry Terminal?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 98% decided to fly
  • 2% opted for a bus