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Tue, Apr 28
Jakarta CGKTawau TWU
£97
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Tue, Apr 28
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Mon, May 4
Jakarta CGKTawau TWU
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Tue, Apr 28
Jakarta CGKTawau TWU
£101
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Wed, Apr 29
Jakarta CGKTawau TWU
£101
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Mon, May 4
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How much do flights to Tawau cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£97

Cheapest round-trip

£210

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
Soekarno–Hatta International
Arrive to
Tawau
Average flights per week
375
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Jakarta to Tawau

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
TransNusaTNU8BYes
FireflyFFMFYNo
Indonesia AirAsiaAWQQZNo

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
12 Apr
89%
29°C25°C
19 Apr
30°C25°C
Monday
13 Apr
88%
29°C25°C
20 Apr
30°C24°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
89%
30°C24°C
21 Apr
83%
30°C25°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
86%
31°C25°C
22 Apr
73%
29°C25°C
Thursday
16 Apr
89%
30°C25°C
23 Apr
30°C25°C
Friday
17 Apr
84%
31°C24°C
24 Apr
71%
30°C25°C
Saturday
18 Apr
30°C24°C
25 Apr
31°C25°C
Travelers usually depart from Soekarno–Hatta International, or Halim Perdanakusuma International when they travel from Jakarta to Tawau. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, TransNusa, Firefly, and Indonesia AirAsia. Jakarta and Tawau have 375 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Jakarta?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Jakarta and Denpasar, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, London, Bangkok, Manila, Yogyakarta, Praya, Lombok, Labuan Bajo, Tokyo, Ho Chi Minh City, Penang, Medan, Surabaya, Phuket City, Makassar, Perth, Hanoi, Melbourne, Edinburgh.
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.
Which airports are there in Jakarta?
Jakarta is mainly served by Soekarno–Hatta International. But there are other airports nearby, including Halim Perdanakusuma International, Pondok Cabe Air Base.
What airports are near Jakarta?
The main airport in Jakarta is Soekarno–Hatta International. It is also served by Husein Sastranegara International, Kertajati International.
What airports are near Tawau?
The main airport in Tawau is Tawau. It is also served by Tawau, Lahad Datu.
Which airlines fly between Jakarta and Tawau?
Currently, you can fly between Jakarta and Tawau with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, TransNusa, Firefly, Indonesia AirAsia.
When’s the best time to travel between Jakarta and Tawau?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Jakarta 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 Jakarta and Tawau?
Traveling between Jakarta 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 Jakarta?
There are a number of airports in and around Jakarta. The main one is Soekarno–Hatta International and other nearby airports include Husein Sastranegara International, Kertajati International
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