Question 1

What are the most popular routes to and from Colombo?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Colombo and London, Bangkok, Malé, Manchester, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, Bali, New Delhi, Edinburgh, Singapore, Denpasar, Chennai, Birmingham, Goa, Tel Aviv, Phuket City, Abu Dhabi, Phuket Province, Mumbai, Perth.

Question 2

What are the most popular routes to and from Tawau?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

What airports are near Tawau?

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

Question 4

Which airlines fly between Colombo and Tawau?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Colombo and Tawau with AirAsia, SriLankan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, Singapore Airlines.

Question 5

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Colombo 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.

Question 6

What flights operate between Colombo and Tawau?

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Traveling between Colombo 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.

Question 7

How many airports are there near Tawau?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Tawau. The main one is Tawau and other nearby airports include Tawau, Lahad Datu.

Question 8

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

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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 Colombo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 9

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

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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.

Question 10

What time do flights between Colombo and Tawau depart?

Accepted Answer

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 Colombo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 11

What time do flights between Colombo and Tawau arrive?

Accepted Answer

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.

Cheapest one-way trip	£157
Cheapest round-trip	£285
Average round-trip	£328
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Most popular airline	AirAsia

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Airport Taxi	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
Grab (Ride-hailing)	30-45 min	RM 35 – RM 60; Varies by demand (approx. USD 8–13)	On-demand via app (traffic dependent)	cashless payment option
Public Bus	45-60 min	RM 3 – RM 5; Local bus fare (approx. USD 0.70–1.10)	Limited service, irregular schedule (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Private Transfer	30-40 min	RM 80 – RM 150; Pre-booked service (approx. USD 17–32)	Pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups or families
Rental Car	30-45 min	RM 100 – RM 200; Per day rate (approx. USD 22–43)	Subject to availability (traffic dependent)	flexibility and exploration

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No
SriLankan Airlines	ALK	UL	Yes
Malaysia Airlines	MAS	MH	No
Batik Air Malaysia	MXD	OD	No
Singapore Airlines	SIA	SQ	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	29°C	24°C
February	29°C	23°C
March	29°C	23°C
April	29°C	24°C
May	30°C	24°C
June	29°C	24°C
July	29°C	24°C
August	29°C	24°C
September	29°C	24°C
October	29°C	24°C
November	29°C	24°C
December	29°C	24°C

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