Cheap flights from Bangkok to Tawau from £178

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1 stop
Thu, Sep 10
Bangkok DMKTawau TWU
£178
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Sat, Sep 12
Bangkok DMKTawau TWU
£178
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Wed, Sep 9
Bangkok DMKTawau TWU
£181
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1 stop
Thu, Sep 10
Bangkok DMKTawau TWU
£186
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Tue, Sep 8
Bangkok DMKTawau TWU
£186
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Sat, Sep 12
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Thu, Sep 10 – Mon, Sep 14
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£338
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Thu, Sep 10 – Mon, Sep 14
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£348
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Fri, Sep 11 – Tue, Sep 15
Bangkok DMKTawau TWU
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Wed, Sep 9 – Sun, Sep 13
Bangkok DMKTawau TWU
£356
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Fri, Sep 11 – Tue, Sep 15
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How much do flights to Tawau cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£178

Cheapest round-trip

£338

Average round-trip

£351

Includes rare itinerary

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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
Suvarnabhumi
Arrive to
Tawau
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Bangkok to Tawau

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
VietJet AirVJCVJYes
Thai AirwaysTHATGNo
Thai AirAsiaAIQFDNo

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
May30°C24°C
June29°C24°C
July29°C24°C
August29°C24°C
September29°C24°C
October29°C24°C
November29°C24°C
December29°C24°C
Hottest Month
30°C
May
Coldest month
23°C
February
Sunny days
144
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
23 Aug
36%
30°C25°C
30 Aug
82%
29°C25°C
Monday
24 Aug
85%
30°C25°C
31 Aug
85%
29°C24°C
Tuesday
25 Aug
80%
29°C25°C
1 Sep
75%
30°C25°C
Wednesday
26 Aug
85%
29°C25°C
2 Sep
68%
29°C24°C
Thursday
27 Aug
87%
29°C24°C
3 Sep
61%
30°C24°C
Friday
28 Aug
83%
28°C24°C
4 Sep
82%
29°C24°C
Saturday
29 Aug
82%
29°C24°C
5 Sep
76%
29°C24°C
Travelers usually depart from Suvarnabhumi, or Don Mueang International when they travel from Bangkok to Tawau. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, VietJet Air, Thai Airways, and Thai AirAsia. Bangkok and Tawau have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Bangkok?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Bangkok and London, Phuket City, Phuket Province, Chiang Mai, Krabi, Ho Chi Minh City, Bali, Manila, Hanoi, Denpasar, Singapore, Manchester, Surat Thani Province, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, Phnom Penh, Da Nang, Hong Kong, Siem Reap, Chiang Rai Province.

What are the most popular routes to and from Tawau?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Tawau and Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Johor Bahru, Penang, Miri, Sandakan, Hong Kong, Perth, Colombo, Kuala Terengganu, Ho Chi Minh City, Kota Bharu, New Delhi, Denpasar, Taipei, Makassar, Borneo, Surabaya.

Which airports are there in Bangkok?

Bangkok is mainly served by Suvarnabhumi. But there are other airports nearby, including Don Mueang International.

What airports are near Bangkok?

The main airport in Bangkok is Suvarnabhumi. It is also served by U-Tapao International, Hua Hin.

What airports are near Tawau?

The main airport in Tawau is Tawau. It is also served by Tawau, Lahad Datu.

Which airlines fly between Bangkok and Tawau?

Currently, you can fly between Bangkok and Tawau with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, VietJet Air, Thai Airways, Thai AirAsia.

When’s the best time to travel between Bangkok and Tawau?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Bangkok 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 Bangkok and Tawau?

Traveling between Bangkok 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 Bangkok?

There are a number of airports in and around Bangkok. The main one is Suvarnabhumi and other nearby airports include U-Tapao International, Hua Hin

How many airports are there near Tawau?

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Bangkok and Tawau depart?

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Bangkok and Tawau arrive?

What time do flights between Bangkok and Tawau depart?

What time do flights between Bangkok and Tawau arrive?

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