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How much do flights to Tawau cost?
Getting from Tawau airport to the city center
The fastest option is taxi, while budget travelers often choose public buses
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
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 11.05 | Tue 12.05 | Wed 13.05 | Thu 14.05 | Fri 15.05 | Sat 16.05 | Sun 17.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | |
| --- | 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| Weekly flights: 64 total | Daily flights: 9.14 average | Most flights: Tuesday 9 flights |
| Airline | Mon 18.05 | Tue 19.05 | Wed 20.05 | Thu 21.05 | Fri 22.05 | Sat 23.05 | Sun 24.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 7 | |
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | --- | 2 | 2 | |
| Weekly flights: 60 total | Daily flights: 8.57 average | Most flights: Tuesday 9 flights |
| Airline | Mon 25.05 | Tue 26.05 | Wed 27.05 | Thu 28.05 | Fri 29.05 | Sat 30.05 | Sun 31.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 7 | |
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| Weekly flights: 56 total | Daily flights: 8 average | Most flights: Thursday 8 flights |
| Airline | Mon 01.06 | Tue 02.06 | Wed 03.06 | Thu 04.06 | Fri 05.06 | Sat 06.06 | Sun 07.06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | |
| 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Weekly flights: 68 total | Daily flights: 9.71 average | Most flights: Tuesday 9 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| AirAsia | AXM | AK | No |
| Batik Air Malaysia | MXD | OD | No |
| Firefly | FFM | FY | No |
| Air Borneo | MWG | MY | Yes |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Tawau
Average Weather
| 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 | 29°C | 24°C |
| June | 29°C | 24°C |
| July | 29°C | 23°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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