Cheap flights from Sorong to Tawau from £267

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2 stops
Tue, Jul 21
Sorong SOQTawau TWU
£267
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Fri, Jul 24
Sorong SOQTawau TWU
£274
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 27
Sorong SOQTawau TWU
£274
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2 stops
Fri, Jul 24
Sorong SOQTawau TWU
£277
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 27
Sorong SOQTawau TWU
£280
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 22
Sorong SOQTawau TWU
£286
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 27 – Thu, Jul 30
Sorong SOQTawau TWU
£545
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 27 – Thu, Jul 30
Sorong SOQTawau TWU
£564
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2 stops
Tue, Jul 21 – Sat, Jul 25
Sorong SOQTawau TWU
£565
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 27 – Thu, Jul 30
Sorong SOQTawau TWU
£574
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 22 – Sat, Jul 25
Sorong SOQTawau TWU
£581
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Mon, Jul 27 – Thu, Jul 30
Sorong SOQTawau TWU
£582
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How much do flights to Tawau cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£267

Cheapest round-trip

£545

Average round-trip

£605

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

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
Domine Eduard Osok
Arrive to
Tawau
Average flights per week
103
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Sorong to Tawau

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Lion AirLNIJTYes
Indonesia AirAsiaAWQQZNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
Garuda IndonesiaGIAGAYes

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 AirAsia, Lion Air, Indonesia AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and Garuda Indonesia. Sorong and Tawau have 103 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Sorong?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sorong and Denpasar, Bali, Manado, Jakarta, Singapore, Labuan Bajo, Phuket City, Cebu, Melbourne, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Cairns, Kuching, Manila, Java, Zürich, Istanbul, Belgrade, Brisbane, Kathmandu.
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 Sorong?
The main airport in Sorong is Domine Eduard Osok. It is also served by Domine Eduard Osok.
What airports are near Tawau?
The main airport in Tawau is Tawau. It is also served by Tawau, Lahad Datu.
Which airlines fly between Sorong and Tawau?
Currently, you can fly between Sorong and Tawau with AirAsia, Lion Air, Indonesia AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Garuda Indonesia.
When’s the best time to travel between Sorong and Tawau?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Sorong 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 Sorong and Tawau?
Traveling between Sorong 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 Sorong?
There are a number of airports in and around Sorong. The main one is Domine Eduard Osok and other nearby airports include Domine Eduard Osok
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 Sorong and Tawau depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sorong and Tawau arrive?
What time do flights between Sorong and Tawau depart?
What time do flights between Sorong and Tawau arrive?

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