Cheap flights from Kuantan to Tawau from £101

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1 stop
Sun, Jul 26
Kuantan KUATawau TWU
£101
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Sun, Jul 26
Kuantan KUATawau TWU
£109
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Sun, Jul 26
Kuantan KUATawau TWU
£109
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Fri, Jul 24
Kuantan KUATawau TWU
£116
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Fri, Jul 24
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£116
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Sun, Jul 26 – Wed, Jul 29
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£220
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Sun, Jul 26 – Tue, Jul 28
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£223
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Fri, Jul 24 – Sun, Jul 26
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£226
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Sun, Jul 26 – Wed, Jul 29
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How much do flights to Tawau cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£101

Cheapest round-trip

£220

Average round-trip

£251

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Malaysia Airlines

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
Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah
Arrive to
Tawau
Average flights per week
68
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Kuantan to Tawau

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
ScootTGWTRNo
Batik Air MalaysiaMXDODNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo

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
12 Jul
68%
29°C25°C
19 Jul
68%
30°C25°C
Monday
13 Jul
75%
30°C25°C
20 Jul
79%
29°C26°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
64%
29°C26°C
21 Jul
32%
26°C25°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
77%
28°C24°C
22 Jul
18%
27°C25°C
Thursday
16 Jul
75%
30°C25°C
23 Jul
81%
30°C25°C
Friday
17 Jul
57%
30°C26°C
24 Jul
83%
28°C24°C
Saturday
18 Jul
68%
29°C26°C
25 Jul
86%
27°C25°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, Scoot, Batik Air Malaysia, and Turkish Airlines. Kuantan and Tawau have 68 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Kuantan?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kuantan and Johor Bahru, Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Jakarta, Kota Kinabalu, Melbourne, Bintulu, Sibu, Labuan, Guangzhou, Denpasar, Kota Bharu, Vijayawada, Cebu, Manado, Surabaya, Alor Setar, Beijing, Medan.
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 Kuantan?
The main airport in Kuantan is Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah. It is also served by Kuala Lumpur International, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, Sultan Mahmud, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Malacca 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 Kuantan and Tawau?
Currently, you can fly between Kuantan and Tawau with Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, Scoot, Batik Air Malaysia, Turkish Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Kuantan and Tawau?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kuantan 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 Kuantan and Tawau?
Traveling between Kuantan 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 Kuantan?
There are a number of airports in and around Kuantan. The main one is Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah and other nearby airports include Kuala Lumpur International, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, Sultan Mahmud, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Malacca International
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 Kuantan and Tawau depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kuantan and Tawau arrive?
What time do flights between Kuantan and Tawau depart?
What time do flights between Kuantan and Tawau arrive?

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