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Wed, May 27
Sandakan SDKTawau TWU
£32
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Sun, May 24
Sandakan SDKTawau TWU
£33
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Fri, May 29
Sandakan SDKTawau TWU
£33
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Thu, May 28
Sandakan SDKTawau TWU
£33
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Tue, May 26
Sandakan SDKTawau TWU
£33
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Mon, May 25
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£34
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Wed, May 27 – Sat, May 30
Sandakan SDKTawau TWU
£62
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Tue, May 26 – Sat, May 30
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£62
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Fri, May 29 – Tue, Jun 2
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£62
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Sun, May 24 – Thu, May 28
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£62
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Wed, May 27 – Sun, May 31
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Sun, May 24 – Tue, May 26
Sandakan SDKTawau TWU
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How much do flights to Tawau cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£32

Cheapest round-trip

£62

Average round-trip

£88

Nonstop flights in May

£33 – £34

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
Sandakan
Arrive to
Tawau
Average flights per week
92
Flight distance
176 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Sandakan to Tawau in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 04.05Tue 05.05Wed 06.05Thu 07.05Fri 08.05Sat 09.05Sun 10.05
Air Borneo
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
Air Borneo
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
Air Borneo
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Air Borneo
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Sandakan to Tawau

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

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 distance between Sandakan and Tawau is 176 km. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, Air Borneo, and Firefly. Sandakan and Tawau have 92 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Sandakan to Tawau?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sandakan and Tawau takes around 0.67 hours.
What is the flight distance between Sandakan and Tawau?
The flight distance between Sandakan and Tawau is 176 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Sandakan and Tawau?
Several carriers operate flights between Sandakan and Tawau. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Air Borneo.
What are the most popular routes to and from Sandakan?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sandakan and Kuala Lumpur, London, Kota Kinabalu, Denpasar, Singapore, Penang, Johor Bahru, Langkawi, Bali, Kuching, Gunung Mulu National Park, Bangkok, Manila, Kota Bharu, Perth, Ho Chi Minh City, Bandar Seri Begawan, Praya, Lombok, Miri, Kuala Terengganu.
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, Hong Kong, Perth, Colombo, Kuala Terengganu, Ho Chi Minh City, Kota Bharu, New Delhi, Denpasar, Bangkok, Taipei, Makassar, Borneo, Surabaya.
What airports are near Sandakan?
The main airport in Sandakan is Sandakan. It is also served by Sandakan, Tawau, Lahad Datu.
What airports are near Tawau?
The main airport in Tawau is Tawau. It is also served by Tawau, Lahad Datu.
Which airlines fly between Sandakan and Tawau?
Currently, you can fly between Sandakan and Tawau with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, Air Borneo, Firefly.
When’s the best time to travel between Sandakan and Tawau?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Sandakan 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.
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