Cheap flights from Alor Setar to Tawau from £78

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1 stop
Tue, May 5
Alor Setar AORTawau TWU
£78
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Fri, May 8
Alor Setar AORTawau TWU
£78
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Thu, May 7
Alor Setar AORTawau TWU
£79
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1 stop
Wed, May 6
Alor Setar AORTawau TWU
£79
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1 stop
Fri, May 8
Alor Setar AORTawau TWU
£82
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Thu, May 7
Alor Setar AORTawau TWU
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Thu, May 7 – Mon, May 11
Alor Setar AORTawau TWU
£142
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Fri, May 8 – Mon, May 11
Alor Setar AORTawau TWU
£147
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Thu, May 7 – Mon, May 11
Alor Setar AORTawau TWU
£147
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Fri, May 8 – Mon, May 11
Alor Setar AORTawau TWU
£150
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Thu, May 7 – Mon, May 11
Alor Setar AORTawau TWU
£151
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Tue, May 5 – Thu, May 7
Alor Setar AORTawau TWU
£156
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How much do flights to Tawau cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£78

Cheapest round-trip

£142

Average round-trip

£197

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

AirAsia

Getting from Tawau airport to the city center

The fastest option is taxi, while budget travelers often choose public buses

Tawau is served by Tawau Airport (TWU), located approximately 31 km northeast of the city center in Sabah, Malaysia. This regional airport provides airport transfers to city center destinations via several transport options including taxis, ride-hailing services, public buses, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 30 to 50 minutes depending on traffic conditions and the mode of transport chosen.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-45 min

RM 50-RM 70 (Fixed fare from airport taxi counter (approx. USD 11–15))

On-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

30-45 min

RM 35-RM 60 (Varies by demand (approx. USD 8–13))

On-demand via app (traffic dependent)

cashless payment option

45-60 min

RM 3-RM 5 (Local bus fare (approx. USD 0.70–1.10))

Limited service, irregular schedule (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

30-40 min

RM 80-RM 150 (Pre-booked service (approx. USD 17–32))

Pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or families

30-45 min

RM 100-RM 200 (Per day rate (approx. USD 22–43))

Subject to availability (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

Notes:

  • Prices in MYR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Airport taxis operate on a fixed fare system from the taxi counter inside the terminal.
  • Grab availability may be limited during off-peak hours; pre-booking is recommended.
  • Public bus services are infrequent and may not operate on a fixed schedule.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Tawau

Depart from
Sultan Abdul Halim
Arrive to
Tawau
Average flights per week
143
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Alor Setar to Tawau

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
FireflyFFMFYNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
Batik Air MalaysiaMXDODNo
Singapore AirlinesSIASQNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Tawau

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January29°C24°C
February29°C23°C
March29°C23°C
April29°C24°C
May29°C24°C
June29°C24°C
July29°C23°C
August29°C24°C
September29°C24°C
October29°C24°C
November29°C24°C
December29°C24°C
Hottest Month
29°C
May
Coldest month
23°C
February
Sunny days
140
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
26 Apr
89%
31°C24°C
3 May
89%
29°C25°C
Monday
27 Apr
84%
30°C25°C
4 May
86%
30°C25°C
Tuesday
28 Apr
84%
30°C25°C
5 May
85%
29°C25°C
Wednesday
29 Apr
87%
31°C25°C
6 May
82%
29°C25°C
Thursday
30 Apr
89%
30°C25°C
7 May
68%
30°C25°C
Friday
1 May
87%
30°C25°C
8 May
69%
29°C25°C
Saturday
2 May
89%
30°C25°C
9 May
82%
29°C24°C
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, and Singapore Airlines. Alor Setar and Tawau have 143 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What airports are near Alor Setar?
The main airport in Alor Setar is Sultan Abdul Halim. It is also served by Penang International, Hat Yai International, Sultan Abdul Halim, Sultan Azlan Shah, Trang, Narathiwat.
What airports are near Tawau?
The main airport in Tawau is Tawau. It is also served by Tawau, Lahad Datu.
Which airlines fly between Alor Setar and Tawau?
Currently, you can fly between Alor Setar and Tawau with AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, Singapore Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Alor Setar and Tawau?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Alor Setar and Tawau, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Alor Setar and Tawau?
Traveling between Alor Setar and Tawau, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Alor Setar?
There are a number of airports in and around Alor Setar. The main one is Sultan Abdul Halim and other nearby airports include Penang International, Hat Yai International, Sultan Abdul Halim, Sultan Azlan Shah, Trang, Narathiwat
How many airports are there near Tawau?
There are a number of airports in and around Tawau. The main one is Tawau and other nearby airports include Tawau, Lahad Datu.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Alor Setar and Tawau depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Alor Setar, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Alor Setar and Tawau arrive?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Tawau, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.
What time do flights between Alor Setar and Tawau depart?
What time do flights between Alor Setar and Tawau arrive?

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