Cheap flights from Sydney to Tawau from £287

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1 stop
Thu, Sep 10
Sydney SYDTawau TWU
£287
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Sat, Sep 12
Sydney SYDTawau TWU
£287
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Fri, Sep 11
Sydney SYDTawau TWU
£287
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Mon, Sep 14
Sydney SYDTawau TWU
£291
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Tue, Sep 8
Sydney SYDTawau TWU
£291
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Mon, Sep 14
Sydney SYDTawau TWU
£309
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Wed, Sep 9 – Mon, Sep 14
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£521
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Sat, Sep 12 – Wed, Sep 16
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£533
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Thu, Sep 10 – Tue, Sep 15
Sydney SYDTawau TWU
£535
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Fri, Sep 11 – Tue, Sep 15
Sydney SYDTawau TWU
£535
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Sat, Sep 12 – Tue, Sep 15
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Mon, Sep 14 – Fri, Sep 18
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How much do flights to Tawau cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£287

Cheapest round-trip

£521

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
Sydney
Arrive to
Tawau
Average flights per week
346
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Sydney to Tawau

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
Batik Air MalaysiaMXDODNo
ScootTGWTRNo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo

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
May30°C24°C
June29°C24°C
July29°C24°C
August29°C24°C
September29°C24°C
October29°C24°C
November29°C24°C
December29°C24°C
Hottest Month
30°C
May
Coldest month
23°C
February
Sunny days
144
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
16 Aug
74%
30°C25°C
23 Aug
78%
30°C25°C
Monday
17 Aug
68%
30°C25°C
24 Aug
80%
28°C25°C
Tuesday
18 Aug
75%
29°C25°C
25 Aug
67%
30°C25°C
Wednesday
19 Aug
83%
30°C24°C
26 Aug
65%
30°C25°C
Thursday
20 Aug
72%
28°C24°C
27 Aug
78%
30°C25°C
Friday
21 Aug
46%
29°C25°C
28 Aug
79%
30°C25°C
Saturday
22 Aug
76%
29°C25°C
29 Aug
63%
29°C25°C
Travelers usually depart from Sydney, or Western Sydney International Airport when they travel from Sydney to Tawau. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, Scoot, and Jetstar Airways. Sydney and Tawau have 346 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Sydney?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sydney and Melbourne, London, Brisbane, Bali, Gold Coast, Bangkok, Cairns, Denpasar, Auckland, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Manchester, New Delhi, Ho Chi Minh City, Manila, Phuket Province, Kuala Lumpur, Queenstown, Ballina.

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.

Which airports are there in Sydney?

Sydney is mainly served by Sydney. But there are other airports nearby, including Rose Bay Seaplane Base, Sydney Bankstown Airport.

What airports are near Sydney?

The main airport in Sydney is Sydney. It is also served by Canberra, Newcastle, Orange.

What airports are near Tawau?

The main airport in Tawau is Tawau. It is also served by Tawau, Lahad Datu.

Which airlines fly between Sydney and Tawau?

Currently, you can fly between Sydney and Tawau with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, Scoot, Jetstar Airways.

When’s the best time to travel between Sydney and Tawau?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Sydney 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 Sydney and Tawau?

Traveling between Sydney 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 Sydney?

There are a number of airports in and around Sydney. The main one is Sydney and other nearby airports include Canberra, Newcastle, Orange

How many airports are there near Tawau?

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sydney and Tawau depart?

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sydney and Tawau arrive?

What time do flights between Sydney and Tawau depart?

What time do flights between Sydney and Tawau arrive?

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