Travelling from London to Tawau Airport (TWU): What you need to know
Take your pick of multiple airports when planning your flight from London to Tawau Airport (TWU). Check out your options for departing London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
The timezone in Tawau is UTC+8, which is eight hours ahead of London. Tawau Airport is located in Tawau.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from London to TWU.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from London to TWU even cheaper with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to find out where you can stop along the way. Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is an option when taking off from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Travelling from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from London to Tawau Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near London Heathrow Airport:
68.18% of flights taking off from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to TWU flight:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Tawau Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make departure day effortless if you're setting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive when they should. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About Tawau Airport (TWU)
After your flight from London to Tawau Airport has landed, kick back and relax at a hotel close by. Afeny Homestay is a good option that's an easy drive from TWU.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Tawau Airport (TWU)
Currently, R 6,055 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Tawau Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 11,480. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to TWU. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest London to Tawau Airport tickets across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Find a cheap flight from London to Tawau Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to Tawau Airport (TWU)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding the best time to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Tawau. July is when most people book flights from London to Tawau Airport (TWU), which may be ideal if you're after more action.
The warmest month in Tawau is April, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your London to TWU plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Tawau Airport in February when temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Tawau
Once you've booked your flight from London to Tawau Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tawau:
There are plenty of things to do in Tawau when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at D'mount kinabalu adventure followed by Jungleland and Hot Springs Tawau.
Explore more of Malaysia
You've seen Tawau, now it's time to explore other parts of Malaysia. Journey about 290 kilometres north-west to Kota Kinabalu to check off its leading sights. From Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park to Danum Valley Conservation Area (DVCA) and Sipadan Dive Centre Sdn. Bhd, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Malaysia, head for Sandakan, about 177 kilometres north of Tawau. Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary (Pusat Pemulihan Orangutan), Sun Bear Conservation Centre, Sepilok and Sandakan Rainforest Park are among the biggest draws.
