Cheap flights from Taipei to Tawau from £136

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Fri, Jun 5
Taipei TPETawau TWU
£136
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Taipei TPETawau TWU
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Fri, Jun 5
Taipei TPETawau TWU
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Fri, Jun 5
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Sun, May 31
Taipei TPETawau TWU
£155
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Thu, Jun 4
Taipei TPETawau TWU
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Fri, Jun 5 – Wed, Jun 10
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Sun, May 31 – Sat, Jun 6
Taipei TPETawau TWU
£274
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Sun, May 31 – Fri, Jun 5
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Fri, Jun 5 – Tue, Jun 9
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How much do flights to Tawau cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£136

Cheapest round-trip

£255

Average round-trip

£309

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
Taiwan Taoyuan International
Arrive to
Tawau
Average flights per week
387
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Taipei to Tawau

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Batik Air MalaysiaMXDODNo
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
ScootTGWTRNo
EVA AirEVABRYes

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
24 May
88%
30°C25°C
31 May
86%
29°C26°C
Monday
25 May
92%
29°C25°C
1 Jun
83%
29°C26°C
Tuesday
26 May
87%
27°C25°C
2 Jun
79%
28°C26°C
Wednesday
27 May
89%
27°C25°C
3 Jun
68%
30°C26°C
Thursday
28 May
85%
28°C25°C
4 Jun
76%
30°C26°C
Friday
29 May
82%
30°C25°C
5 Jun
30°C26°C
Saturday
30 May
84%
29°C25°C
6 Jun
81%
29°C26°C
Travelers usually depart from Taiwan Taoyuan International, or Taipei Songshan when they travel from Taipei to Tawau. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, China Eastern Airlines, Scoot, and EVA Air. Taipei and Tawau have 387 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Taipei?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Taipei and Tokyo, Bangkok, Manila, London, Seoul, Osaka, Hong Kong, Singapore, Sapporo, Okinawa Island, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Edinburgh, Bali, Puerto Princesa, Phuket City, Shanghai, Phuket Province, Cebu.
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, Makassar, Borneo, Surabaya.
Which airports are there in Taipei?
Taipei is mainly served by Taiwan Taoyuan International. But there are other airports nearby, including Taipei Songshan.
What airports are near Taipei?
The main airport in Taipei is Taiwan Taoyuan International. It is also served by Taichung, Hualien.
What airports are near Tawau?
The main airport in Tawau is Tawau. It is also served by Tawau, Lahad Datu.
Which airlines fly between Taipei and Tawau?
Currently, you can fly between Taipei and Tawau with AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, China Eastern Airlines, Scoot, EVA Air.
When’s the best time to travel between Taipei and Tawau?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Taipei 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 Taipei and Tawau?
Traveling between Taipei 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 Taipei?
There are a number of airports in and around Taipei. The main one is Taiwan Taoyuan International and other nearby airports include Taichung, Hualien
How many airports are there near Tawau?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Taipei and Tawau depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Taipei and Tawau arrive?
What time do flights between Taipei and Tawau depart?
What time do flights between Taipei and Tawau arrive?

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