Cheap flights from Manila to Tawau from £117

Cheap flights from Manila to Tawau from £117

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1 stop
Wed, May 27
Manila MNLTawau TWU
£117
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Sun, May 31
Manila MNLTawau TWU
£117
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Wed, May 27
Manila MNLTawau TWU
£117
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Fri, May 29
Manila MNLTawau TWU
£123
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Mon, May 25
Manila MNLTawau TWU
£124
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1 stop
Fri, May 29
Manila MNLTawau TWU
£129
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Sun, May 31 – Sat, Jun 6
Manila MNLTawau TWU
£253
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Sun, May 31 – Thu, Jun 4
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£260
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Wed, May 27 – Mon, Jun 1
Manila MNLTawau TWU
£264
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Fri, May 29 – Thu, Jun 4
Manila MNLTawau TWU
£265
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Wed, May 27 – Tue, Jun 2
Manila MNLTawau TWU
£272
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Fri, May 29 – Tue, Jun 2
Manila MNLTawau TWU
£277
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How much do flights to Tawau cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£117

Cheapest round-trip

£253

Average round-trip

£333

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

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
Ninoy Aquino International
Arrive to
Tawau
Average flights per week
228
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Manila to Tawau

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Philippines AirAsiaEZDZ2No
Cebu PacificCEB5JNo
Batik Air MalaysiaMXDODNo
Philippine AirlinesPALPRYes

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
10 May
88%
30°C26°C
17 May
89%
30°C26°C
Monday
11 May
88%
31°C25°C
18 May
89%
30°C25°C
Tuesday
12 May
88%
31°C26°C
19 May
80%
30°C26°C
Wednesday
13 May
88%
31°C25°C
20 May
31°C25°C
Thursday
14 May
87%
31°C26°C
21 May
77%
30°C25°C
Friday
15 May
59%
29°C25°C
22 May
30°C25°C
Saturday
16 May
85%
30°C25°C
23 May
88%
30°C26°C
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Philippines AirAsia, Cebu Pacific, Batik Air Malaysia, and Philippine Airlines. Manila and Tawau have 228 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Manila?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Manila and Cebu, Caticlan, London, Puerto Princesa, Busuanga, Palawan, El Nido, Palawan, Del Carmen, Davao, Panglao, Tagbilaran, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Tacloban, Cagayan de Oro, Bacolod, Iloilo City, Singapore, Dumaguete, Denpasar.
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 Manila?
The main airport in Manila is Ninoy Aquino International. It is also served by Ninoy Aquino International, Clark 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 Manila and Tawau?
Currently, you can fly between Manila and Tawau with AirAsia, Philippines AirAsia, Cebu Pacific, Batik Air Malaysia, Philippine Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Manila and Tawau?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Manila 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 Manila and Tawau?
Traveling between Manila 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 Manila?
There are a number of airports in and around Manila. The main one is Ninoy Aquino International and other nearby airports include Ninoy Aquino International, Clark 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 Manila and Tawau depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Manila and Tawau arrive?
What time do flights between Manila and Tawau depart?
What time do flights between Manila and Tawau arrive?

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