On this page, you can find and purchase flight tickets for the route from Johor Bahru to Tawau. The distance between the cities is 1,600 km, and direct air service is available approximately once a week.
Flights are operated by AirAsia (AK). Ticket prices change constantly, so to choose the best date, we recommend using the price dynamics chart and information on how to get to the departure airport and getting from the airport to your destination.
The table shows direct flights Johor Bahru → Tawau on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 2 h 35 min. Regular flights are operated by AirAsia. Departures from Senai Airport airports, arrivals at Tawau Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Johor Bahru — Tawau by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 219 in e, and the most expensive are around AED 316 in y. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Johor Bahru → Tawau, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 407 | high | May | AED 277 | low | Sep | AED 333 | high |
| Feb | AED 444 | high | Jun | AED 296 | medium | Oct | AED 314 | medium |
| Mar | AED 388 | high | Jul | AED 259 | low | Nov | AED 296 | medium |
| Apr | AED 481 | high | Aug | AED 277 | low | Dec | AED 351 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
In Tawau, high temperatures persist throughout the year, peaking at 30.3°C in March and April. The rainiest period is considered to be May and June, when precipitation occurs almost daily and the number of dry days is minimal.
According to price statistics, the most budget-friendly month for a flight is October, with ticket prices starting AED 219. Prices peak in July, when the minimum fare starts AED 352, which is significantly higher than the annual average.
August appears to be the optimal choice for trip planning: flights cost AED 222 with more stable weather. It is recommended to avoid booking for May due to peak humidity and rainfall in the region.
Direct air service on the Johor Bahru — Tawau route is provided by a single airline — AirAsia. Flights operate at a low frequency, approximately once a week. Detailed information about departure times and available booking options can be found in the interactive list of carriers below.
Flights Johor Bahru — Tawau depart from Senai Airport and arrive at Tawau Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
A direct flight covering a distance of about 1,600 km takes an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.
Regular flights between the cities are operated by AirAsia (AK).
Yes, direct flights exist; however, their frequency is limited to approximately one departure per week.
Airfares are dynamic and depend on the departure date; the latest minimum offers are always displayed in the price calendar on our website.
Flights from Johor Bahru arrive at Tawau Airport (TWU), which is the main air gateway for this region of Malaysia.
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