Cheap flights from Colombo to Tawau from £222

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1 stop
Mon, Jun 22
Colombo CMBTawau TWU
£222
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Sat, Jun 20
Colombo CMBTawau TWU
£225
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Fri, Jun 19
Colombo CMBTawau TWU
£226
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Mon, Jun 22
Colombo CMBTawau TWU
£226
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Sun, Jun 21
Colombo CMBTawau TWU
£229
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Thu, Jun 18
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Sat, Jun 20 – Wed, Jun 24
Colombo CMBTawau TWU
£397
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Sun, Jun 21 – Wed, Jun 24
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Fri, Jun 19 – Wed, Jun 24
Colombo CMBTawau TWU
£398
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Sat, Jun 20 – Wed, Jun 24
Colombo CMBTawau TWU
£426
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Sun, Jun 21 – Wed, Jun 24
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Fri, Jun 19 – Wed, Jun 24
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How much do flights to Tawau cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£222

Cheapest round-trip

£397

Average round-trip

£449

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
Bandaranaike International
Arrive to
Tawau
Average flights per week
243
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Colombo to Tawau

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
SriLankan AirlinesALKULYes
Batik Air MalaysiaMXDODNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo

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
141
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
24 May
88%
30°C25°C
31 May
86%
29°C26°C
Monday
25 May
92%
29°C25°C
1 Jun
83%
29°C26°C
Tuesday
26 May
87%
27°C25°C
2 Jun
79%
28°C26°C
Wednesday
27 May
89%
27°C25°C
3 Jun
68%
30°C26°C
Thursday
28 May
85%
28°C25°C
4 Jun
76%
30°C26°C
Friday
29 May
82%
30°C25°C
5 Jun
30°C26°C
Saturday
30 May
84%
29°C25°C
6 Jun
81%
29°C26°C
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, SriLankan Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines, and IndiGo Airlines. Colombo and Tawau have 243 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Colombo?
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.
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, Kuala Terengganu, Ho Chi Minh City, Kota Bharu, New Delhi, Denpasar, Bangkok, Taipei, Makassar, Borneo, Surabaya.
Which airports are there in Colombo?
Colombo is mainly served by Bandaranaike International. But there are other airports nearby, including Colombo Ratmalana Airport, Kelani River-Peliyagoda Waterdrome, Dandugama Sea Plane Base.
What airports are near Colombo?
The main airport in Colombo is Bandaranaike International. It is also served by Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala, Sigiriya.
What airports are near Tawau?
The main airport in Tawau is Tawau. It is also served by Tawau, Lahad Datu.
Which airlines fly between Colombo and Tawau?
Currently, you can fly between Colombo and Tawau with AirAsia, SriLankan Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines, IndiGo Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Colombo and Tawau?
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.
What flights operate between Colombo and Tawau?
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.
How many airports are there near Colombo?
There are a number of airports in and around Colombo. The main one is Bandaranaike International and other nearby airports include Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala, Sigiriya
How many airports are there near Tawau?
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