How to find cheap flights to Tawau Airport (TWU)
Right now, R 12,906 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Tawau Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to TWU for R 16,134.
Book when the time is right with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a notification on the app if the price of tickets to TWU changes.
It's generally recommended to book roughly two months before your planned departure. That's when you're most likely to get the best price on tickets to Tawau, where Tawau Airport is located.
Widen your search for cheap flights to Tawau by selecting the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This allows you to browse fares for all the airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help you save money.
Think about taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes are usually cheaper. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Tawau Airport.
Best time to go to Tawau
July is typically the cheapest month to jump on a flight to Tawau.
To find the month with the cheapest flights to TWU, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
February is the most popular month for flights to TWU. It's an ideal time to explore Tawau in full swing.
April is the quietest period of the year to travel if you prefer a more relaxed vibe. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Tawau then.
Check the weather before you travel. May brings the warmest days in Tawau, with averages of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
February sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 22ºC (72ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
February gives you the best chance of sunshine. With 14 days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Tawau.
May brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around 22 days of rainfall if you're heading there then.
Travelling to Tawau Airport (TWU): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Tawau Airport, these popular airlines make travelling to Tawau easy:
If you want to fly with the most punctual carrier, book your TWU plane ticket with Malaysia Airlines. Up to 86% of its flights into this hub arrive as planned.
The timezone at TWU is UTC+8.
Catch up on sleep shortly after your flight to TWU at 3 Retro-Antique Inspired Interconnected Family Rooms at Country Lodge - Eco Valley Retreat 豐之谷. This comfy stay is an easy drive from Tawau Airport.
Tawau Airport has an on-time rating of 66%, which is based on the arrival performance of departing flights. This can be useful to know if you're planning a tight connection or have to be somewhere shortly after landing.
Tawau Airport is located in Tawau, Sabah, Malaysia.
Getting to central Tawau from Tawau Airport (TWU)
Central Tawau is about 16 kilometres from TWU.
Once you've landed from your flight to TWU, the drive to the centre takes around 20 minutes.
The trip on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Tawau has no shortage of places to rest your head. Here's a roundup of comfy hotels to explore before you go:
Tawau highlights
Jump off your flight to Tawau and head directly for these popular attractions:
Hot Springs Tawau: Located around 6 kilometres north of the city centre, this landmark is a classic place to start your sightseeing in the city.
Batu payung: This will be another highlight of your trip. A top landmark, it's around 13 kilometres east of the heart of Tawau.
How to get to Lahad Datu from Tawau Airport (TWU)
Off to the nearby city of Lahad Datu? It's about 129 kilometres from TWU. Give yourself around 2 hours to get there by taxi or ride-share.
Travelling from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Semporna
Semporna is another city that's easily accessible from Tawau Airport. It's about 56 kilometres away.
By car, the trip takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Explore more of Malaysia
Up for more exploring? Kota Kinabalu is a must-do while you're in Malaysia. It's around 290 kilometres northwest of Tawau and features Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park, Danum Valley Conservation Area (DVCA) and Manukan Island. The closest airport to this city is Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
Sandakan is another place that's too good to skip while you're in Malaysia. You'll find it roughly 177 kilometres north of Tawau. Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sun Bear Conservation Centre, Sepilok and Sandakan Rainforest Park rank among the top sights.
Or take off to Lahad Datu, roughly 80 kilometres north of Tawau. Danum River, Sakar Island and Tabin Wildlife Reserve are among the many reasons to visit.
