Cheap flights from Tawau
The region's primary aviation hub is Tawau Airport (TWU), located approximately 27 kilometers from the center of Tawau. The airport operates flights to 6 key destinations, connecting the eastern part of the state of Sabah with other regions of Malaysia and international destinations. The busiest routes are to Kuala Lumpur (178 flights per week) and Kota Kinabalu (151 flights per week), while routes to Sandakan and the Chinese city of Guangzhou are also in high demand.
Passenger services are provided by 11 airlines, with AirAsia, Batik Air (Malindo Airways) and Malaysia Airlines leading in flight volume. A mix of low-cost and full-service carriers allows travelers to find the best flight option to suit their budget. To find the right route, use the city cards with interest-based filters located further down the page.
Tawau — Kota Kinabalu
Tawau — Sandakan
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Flight insights from Tawau
Data-driven trends for direct flights from Tawau — how often airlines fly, where they go, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent destinations
The most frequent direct destinations from Tawau are Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan. Kuala Lumpur leads with around 178 flights a week.
- Kuala Lumpur178 flights/week
- Kota Kinabalu151 flights/week
- Sandakan10 flights/week
- Guangzhou8 flights/week
- Johor Bahru2 flights/week
Top countries
Most direct flights from Tawau head to Malaysia, China and Macau. Malaysia alone accounts for about 97% of all direct routes.
- Malaysiaavg $58
- Chinaavg $136
- Macauavg $198
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes from Tawau range from Kota Kinabalu at $32 to Guangzhou at $136 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Kuala Lumpurfrom $47
- Kota Kinabalufrom $32
- Sandakanfrom $71
- Guangzhoufrom $136
- Johor Bahrufrom $83
Cheapest destinations
The cheapest destinations from Tawau right now are Kota Kinabalu from $32, Kuala Lumpur from $47 and Sandakan from $71.
- Kota Kinabalufrom $32
- Kuala Lumpurfrom $47
- Sandakanfrom $71
- Johor Bahrufrom $83
- Singaporefrom $104
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight from Tawau is to Mumbai at about 7h 7m, followed by Delhi (7h) and Hyderabad (6h 19m).
- Mumbai7h 7m
- Delhi7h
- Hyderabad6h 19m
- Bengaluru6h 19m
- Shenyang5h 53m
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ChinaFrequently asked questions
- How many destinations are available from Tawau?
- Currently, there are 6 scheduled destinations from Tawau. The majority of flights connect the city with other regions of Malaysia, though international flights to major hubs like Guangzhou and Macau are also operated.
- What are the most popular destinations from Tawau?
- The most in-demand routes are flights to Kuala Lumpur (178 flights per week) and Kota Kinabalu (151 flights per week). Other popular destinations include Sandakan, with 10 weekly flights, and Guangzhou (8 flights).
- How many airlines fly from Tawau?
- Scheduled air service from the city is provided by 11 airlines. The largest carriers by flight volume are AirAsia, Batik Air (Malindo Airways) and Malaysia Airlines.
- Which airports serve Tawau?
- The city is served by one main airport: Tawau Airport (TWU). It is located about 27 kilometers from the center of Tawau, which should be taken into account when planning travel time to the terminal.
- How can I find cheap tickets from Tawau?
- To find the best deals, it is recommended to book tickets in advance, especially for popular flights to Kuala Lumpur. You should also look for offers from low-cost carriers like AirAsia, which frequently hold sales on both domestic and international routes.