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Private Jet Charter Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Tawau (TWU)

Fly privately from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Tawau Airport (TWU), a 292 km (158 nm) flight, from 44m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $4,200 all-in.

Distance
292 km
Fastest
44m
From
$4,200
Non-stop sizes
7
From
To
Departure
Passengers

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Which private jet is right for Kota Kinabalu to Tawau?

  • Very Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    5-6
    Flight
    53m
    Est. price
    $7,500

    e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420

  • Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-10
    Flight
    49m
    Est. price
    $6,900

    e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2

  • Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-9
    Flight
    48m
    Est. price
    $12,200

    e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP

  • Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-12
    Flight
    48m
    Est. price
    $20,300

    e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200

  • Heavy JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-16
    Flight
    47m
    Est. price
    $19,000

    e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500

  • Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
    Seats
    15-19
    Flight
    45m
    Est. price
    $32,600

    e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER

  • TurbopropsNon-stop
    Seats
    7-8
    Flight
    1h 06m
    Est. price
    $4,200

    e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Prices are all-in market estimates (crew, pilots, standard fees). Final price on request, tailored to your dates and aircraft.

Aircraft that fly Kota Kinabalu to Tawau non-stop

117 of the 117 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 292 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.
Piper PA-31 Chieftain exteriorTurboprops

Piper PA-31 Chieftain

Piper

Pax
7
Time
1h 16m

about $6,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation I/SP exteriorLight

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax
5
Time
55m

about $10,400one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 exteriorVery Light

Cirrus Vision Jet SF50

Cirrus Aircraft

Pax
6
Time
1h 01m

about $11,700one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Rockwell Sabreliner 60 exteriorMidsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax
7
Time
48m

about $18,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Gulfstream II exteriorHeavy

Gulfstream II

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax
12
Time
48m

about $26,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Hawker 4000 exteriorSuper Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax
8
Time
48m

about $29,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Kota Kinabalu to Tawau in local time

Take off from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Tawau Airport (TWU) at about 10:44 local time, after 44m in the air. Tawau is on the same time as Kota Kinabalu.

Return flight: Tawau to Kota Kinabalu

Empty legs near this route

No empty legs near Kota Kinabalu or Tawau right now. They appear when an aircraft has to fly there empty, often at a fraction of the charter price.

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Kota Kinabalu to Tawau price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in February at about $4,000; August is the dearest at about $4,600.
  1. Dec: about $4,500
  2. Jan: about $4,100
  3. Feb: about $4,000
  4. Mar: about $4,200
  5. Apr: about $4,200
  6. May: about $4,200
  7. Jun: about $4,600
  8. Jul: about $4,600
  9. Aug: about $4,600
  10. Sept: about $4,200
  11. Oct: about $4,200

From our booking engine (the prices /book shows): busier seasons, weekends and big events cost more; Tuesdays and Wednesdays and booking more than two weeks ahead cost less. Whole aircraft, taxes included; not a quote.

Private jet traffic at Kota Kinabalu and Tawau

Private jets our live tracking counted on the ground at each airport in the last 30 days, and the other airports they use nearby.

Departure

13private jets at Kota Kinabalu International Airport

Busiest on Wednesdays (23% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

From the ADS-B feed behind our live jet map: each jet counted once per airport per day. No registrations or owners are stored. Coverage is best in North America and Europe.

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Our read of the market for Kota Kinabalu to Tawau on your date.

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Private jet vs business class

Per person, with the hours you save door to door.

Travellers

4

Private jet

$2,600

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

1h 25m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

3h 52m door to door

You save 2h 27m each, 9h 49m for the group. The jet costs $1,580 more per person, after your time saved.

Jet: our average one-way price for the cheapest jet that seats your group. Airline: typical business fare for the distance, plus about 3 hours at airports.

How much does a private jet from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau cost?

$4,200 – $42,800

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

  • Return trip from about $6,400 (Piper PA-31 Chieftain, back another day): less than two one-way flights.
  • Very Light Jets and larger fly the route non-stop.
  • Empty legs on this routing can cut costs by up to 75% when the timing aligns.

Why fly this route privately?

  • Arrive at Kota Kinabalu International Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
  • Land at Tawau Airport, closer to where you are going.
  • Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.
DepartureKota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)Kota Kinabalu, MalaysiaArrivalTawau Airport (TWU)Tawau, Malaysia
Fastest flight time: 44mUp to 19 passengers

Kota Kinabalu to Tawau, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau cost?
Estimated charter prices for the 292 km flight from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Tawau (TWU) range from about $4,200 in the turboprops category to around $42,800 for ultra long range, all-in including crew and standard fees. Request a formal quote for an exact price for your dates.
How long is the flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau by private jet?
Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 44m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.
Which private jets can fly Kota Kinabalu to Tawau non-stop?
Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 292 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.
Can I book an empty leg from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau?
Empty legs are one-way flights an aircraft makes anyway, sold below a normal charter when the timing fits. Check our empty legs page, or set a price alert and we e-mail you when one matches your route.
How much is a return private jet from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau?
About $6,400 for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), out and back on different days, whole aircraft, taxes and fees included. A return usually costs less than two one-way flights because the aircraft is flown in and home once. Crew nights away add to it when you stay longer.
When is the cheapest time to fly private from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau?
On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), February averages about $4,000 and August about $4,600. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are usually cheaper than Fridays and Sundays, and booking more than two weeks ahead avoids last-minute prices.

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Aircraft for Kota Kinabalu to Tawau

These jets can fly the 292 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Piper PA-31 Chieftain1,700 km rangeEclipse 5501,815 km rangeBeechjet 400A2,135 km rangeHawker 850XP4,630 km rangeEmbraer Legacy 6005,920 km rangeBombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range

Compare them on the private jet fleet page, or track charter prices and empty legs.

More private jet routes from Kota Kinabalu

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More private jet routes to Tawau

Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) → Tawau361 kmZamboanga (ZAM) → Tawau524 kmPuerto Princesa (PPS) → Tawau608 kmBalikpapan (BPN) → Tawau635 kmGeneral Santos (GES) → Tawau796 kmManado (MDC) → Tawau816 kmLaguindingan (CGY) → Tawau847 kmPanglao (TAG) → Tawau855 kmCabatuan (ILO) → Tawau870 km

More on both ends of this trip: private jet charter in Kota Kinabalu and private jet charter in Tawau.

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