Cheap flights from Tawau to Sibu from £73

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1 stop
Thu, May 21
Tawau TWUSibu SBW
£73
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Thu, May 21
Tawau TWUSibu SBW
£75
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1 stop
Thu, May 21
Tawau TWUSibu SBW
£81
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Thu, May 21
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£81
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Thu, May 21
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Thu, May 21
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Thu, May 21 – Mon, May 25
Tawau TWUSibu SBW
£167
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Thu, May 21 – Mon, May 25
Tawau TWUSibu SBW
£172
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Thu, May 21 – Sun, May 24
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How much do flights to Sibu cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£73

Cheapest round-trip

£167

Average round-trip

£187

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

AirAsia

Getting from Sibu airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Budget travelers often choose hotel shuttles or pre-arranged transfers.

Sibu is served by Sibu Airport (SBW), located approximately 23 km east of the city center. As a regional hub in Sarawak, Malaysia, the airport offers limited but practical airport transfers to city center destinations. Transport options include taxis, ride-hailing services, hotel shuttles, and rental cars. Journey times typically range from 25 to 40 minutes depending on traffic conditions. Public bus services to the airport are limited, making private transport the most common choice for travelers.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

25-40 min

RM 35-RM 50 (fixed fare from airport taxi counter (approx. USD 8–11))

on-demand (traffic dependent)

convenience and reliability

25-40 min

RM 25-RM 45 (varies by demand (approx. USD 5–10))

on-demand via app (traffic dependent)

budget-conscious travelers

25-45 min

RM 0-RM 30 (complimentary or fee varies by hotel (approx. USD 0–7))

pre-arranged with hotel (traffic dependent)

hotel guests

25-40 min

RM 80-RM 200 (per day rate (approx. USD 17–43))

pre-booking recommended (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

25-40 min

RM 50-RM 100 (pre-booked service (approx. USD 11–22))

pre-arranged booking (traffic dependent)

groups and families

Notes:

  • Prices in MYR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Public bus services to Sibu Airport are very limited; taxis and ride-hailing are the most practical options.
  • Grab availability may vary; download the app before arrival for best results.
  • Airport taxi fares are typically fixed and purchased at the taxi counter inside the terminal.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Sibu

Depart from
Tawau
Arrive to
Sibu
Average flights per week
169
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Tawau to Sibu

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Air BorneoMWGMYYes
Batik Air MalaysiaMXDODNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
Spring AirlinesCQH9CYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Sibu

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January29°C22°C
February29°C22°C
March30°C22°C
April30°C23°C
May31°C23°C
June31°C23°C
July31°C23°C
August31°C23°C
September30°C23°C
October30°C23°C
November29°C23°C
December29°C23°C
Hottest Month
31°C
July
Coldest month
22°C
February
Sunny days
116
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
9 May
88%
30°C22°C
16 May
86%
27°C24°C
Sunday
10 May
90%
31°C24°C
17 May
81%
31°C23°C
Monday
11 May
87%
27°C23°C
18 May
89%
24°C23°C
Tuesday
12 May
88%
34°C23°C
19 May
85%
24°C23°C
Wednesday
13 May
86%
35°C23°C
20 May
30°C23°C
Thursday
14 May
79%
27°C23°C
21 May
32°C23°C
Friday
15 May
75%
33°C23°C
22 May
80%
35°C23°C
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Air Borneo, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines, and Spring Airlines. Tawau and Sibu have 169 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Tawau?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Tawau and Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, Singapore, Kuching, Penang, Sandakan, Denpasar, Taipei, Miri, Manila, Seoul, Johor Bahru, Hong Kong, Kuantan, Yogyakarta, Bangkok, Cebu, Hanoi, Borneo, Kuala Terengganu.
What are the most popular routes to and from Sibu?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sibu and Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Manila, Penang, Taipei, Adelaide, Tirana, Phoenix, Knoxville, Bintulu, Labuan, Lagos, Bengaluru, Tel Aviv, Kuantan, Mumbai, Surabaya.
What airports are near Tawau?
The main airport in Tawau is Tawau. It is also served by Tawau, Lahad Datu.
What airports are near Sibu?
The main airport in Sibu is Sibu. It is also served by Sibu, Bintulu, Mukah, Tanjung Manis.
Which airlines fly between Tawau and Sibu?
Currently, you can fly between Tawau and Sibu with AirAsia, Air Borneo, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines, Spring Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Tawau and Sibu?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Tawau and Sibu, 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 Tawau and Sibu?
Traveling between Tawau and Sibu, 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 Tawau?
There are a number of airports in and around Tawau. The main one is Tawau and other nearby airports include Tawau, Lahad Datu
How many airports are there near Sibu?
There are a number of airports in and around Sibu. The main one is Sibu and other nearby airports include Sibu, Bintulu, Mukah, Tanjung Manis.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Tawau and Sibu depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Tawau and Sibu arrive?
What time do flights between Tawau and Sibu depart?
What time do flights between Tawau and Sibu arrive?

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