Cheap flights from Kuala Terengganu to Tawau from £128

Cheap flights from Kuala Terengganu to Tawau from £128

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Kuala Terengganu TGGTawau TWU
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£132
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£140
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£142
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£144
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How much do flights to Tawau cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£128

Cheapest round-trip

£218

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

Fixed fare from airport taxi counter (approx. USD 11–15)

On-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

30-45 min

Varies by demand (approx. USD 8–13)

On-demand via app (traffic dependent)

cashless payment option

45-60 min

Local bus fare (approx. USD 0.70–1.10)

Limited service, irregular schedule (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

30-40 min

Pre-booked service (approx. USD 17–32)

Pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or families

30-45 min

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
Sultan Mahmud
Arrive to
Tawau
Average flights per week
163
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Kuala Terengganu to Tawau

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
FireflyFFMFYNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
Batik Air MalaysiaMXDODNo

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
17 May
96%
30°C25°C
24 May
87%
27°C25°C
Monday
18 May
92%
29°C25°C
25 May
89%
29°C25°C
Tuesday
19 May
86%
28°C25°C
26 May
80%
28°C24°C
Wednesday
20 May
87%
29°C25°C
27 May
84%
30°C25°C
Thursday
21 May
78%
26°C24°C
28 May
78%
30°C26°C
Friday
22 May
82%
30°C25°C
29 May
88%
28°C26°C
Saturday
23 May
86%
31°C25°C
30 May
83%
26°C25°C
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines, and Batik Air Malaysia. Kuala Terengganu and Tawau have 163 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Kuala Terengganu?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kuala Terengganu and Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Johor Bahru, Alor Setar, Bintulu, Phuket City, Langkawi, Surabaya, Penang, Miri, Kathmandu, Bandar Seri Begawan, Labuan, Jakarta, Sibu, Sandakan, Mukah, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Phnom Penh.
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, Ho Chi Minh City, Kota Bharu, New Delhi, Denpasar, Bangkok, Taipei, Makassar, Borneo, Surabaya.
What airports are near Kuala Terengganu?
The main airport in Kuala Terengganu is Sultan Mahmud. It is also served by Sultan Ismail Petra, Sultan Mahmud, Narathiwat, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah.
What airports are near Tawau?
The main airport in Tawau is Tawau. It is also served by Tawau, Lahad Datu.
Which airlines fly between Kuala Terengganu and Tawau?
Currently, you can fly between Kuala Terengganu and Tawau with AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia.
When’s the best time to travel between Kuala Terengganu and Tawau?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kuala Terengganu 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 Kuala Terengganu and Tawau?
Traveling between Kuala Terengganu 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 Kuala Terengganu?
There are a number of airports in and around Kuala Terengganu. The main one is Sultan Mahmud and other nearby airports include Sultan Ismail Petra, Sultan Mahmud, Narathiwat, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah
How many airports are there near Tawau?
There are a number of airports in and around Tawau. The main one is Tawau and other nearby airports include Tawau, Lahad Datu.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kuala Terengganu and Tawau depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kuala Terengganu and Tawau arrive?
What time do flights between Kuala Terengganu and Tawau depart?
What time do flights between Kuala Terengganu and Tawau arrive?

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