Cheap flights from Guangzhou to Tawau from £126

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Fri, Jul 24
Guangzhou CANTawau TWU
£126
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Thu, Jul 23
Guangzhou CANTawau TWU
£128
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Wed, Jul 22
Guangzhou CANTawau TWU
£128
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Wed, Jul 22
Guangzhou CANTawau TWU
£131
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Mon, Jul 20
Guangzhou CANTawau TWU
£143
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Sun, Jul 19
Guangzhou CANTawau TWU
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Mon, Jul 20 – Fri, Jul 24
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Tue, Jul 21 – Fri, Jul 24
Guangzhou CANTawau TWU
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Wed, Jul 22 – Mon, Jul 27
Guangzhou CANTawau TWU
£295
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Sun, Jul 19 – Fri, Jul 24
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How much do flights to Tawau cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£126

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£324

Cheapest round-trip

£293

Average round-trip

£323

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

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
Guangzhou Baiyun International
Arrive to
Tawau
Average flights per week
300
Flight distance
2186 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Guangzhou to Tawau in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 29.06Tue 30.06Wed 01.07Thu 02.07Fri 03.07Sat 04.07Sun 05.07
AirAsia
1---1---1---1
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
AirAsia
1---1---1---1
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
AirAsia
1---1---1---1
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
AirAsia
1---1---1---1
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Guangzhou to Tawau

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
Batik Air MalaysiaMXDODNo
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes

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
5 Jul
50%
30°C25°C
12 Jul
15%
29°C25°C
Monday
6 Jul
82%
30°C25°C
13 Jul
74%
29°C25°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
79%
29°C25°C
14 Jul
85%
28°C24°C
Wednesday
8 Jul
80%
30°C25°C
15 Jul
79%
29°C25°C
Thursday
9 Jul
83%
29°C25°C
16 Jul
76%
30°C25°C
Friday
10 Jul
86%
27°C24°C
17 Jul
58%
29°C25°C
Saturday
11 Jul
58%
29°C25°C
18 Jul
74%
30°C26°C
The distance between Guangzhou and Tawau is 2186 km. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, China Southern Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, and China Eastern Airlines. Guangzhou and Tawau have 300 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Guangzhou to Tawau?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Guangzhou and Tawau takes around 3.7 hours.
What is the flight distance between Guangzhou and Tawau?
The flight distance between Guangzhou and Tawau is 2186 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Guangzhou and Tawau?
Several carriers operate flights between Guangzhou and Tawau. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include AirAsia.
What are the most popular routes to and from Guangzhou?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Guangzhou and Shanghai, Bangkok, London, Beijing, Manila, Kuala Lumpur, Hangzhou, Edinburgh, Phuket City, Singapore, Chengdu, Jinan, Nanjing, Seoul, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Wenzhou, Qingdao, Phnom Penh, New Delhi.
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, Bangkok, Taipei, Makassar, Borneo.
What airports are near Guangzhou?
The main airport in Guangzhou is Guangzhou Baiyun International. It is also served by Hong Kong International, Guangzhou Baiyun International, Shenzhen Bao an International, Macau International, Zhuhai Jinwan, Huizhou Pingtan, Changzhoudao Airport, Foshan Shadi.
What airports are near Tawau?
The main airport in Tawau is Tawau. It is also served by Tawau, Lahad Datu.
Which airlines fly between Guangzhou and Tawau?
Currently, you can fly between Guangzhou and Tawau with AirAsia, China Southern Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, China Eastern Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Guangzhou and Tawau?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Guangzhou 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.
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