Cheap flights from Tawau to Surabaya from £147

Cheap flights from Tawau to Surabaya from £147

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1 stop
Sat, May 9
Tawau TWUSurabaya SUB
£147
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Thu, May 7
Tawau TWUSurabaya SUB
£152
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1 stop
Fri, May 8
Tawau TWUSurabaya SUB
£156
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1 stop
Wed, May 6
Tawau TWUSurabaya SUB
£156
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Thu, May 7
Tawau TWUSurabaya SUB
£156
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Sun, May 10
Tawau TWUSurabaya SUB
£166
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1 stop
Sat, May 9 – Mon, May 11
Tawau TWUSurabaya SUB
£256
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Wed, May 6 – Sat, May 9
Tawau TWUSurabaya SUB
£262
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1 stop
Wed, May 6 – Fri, May 8
Tawau TWUSurabaya SUB
£263
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1 stop
Sat, May 9 – Tue, May 12
Tawau TWUSurabaya SUB
£265
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Sat, May 9 – Wed, May 13
Tawau TWUSurabaya SUB
£265
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Fri, May 8 – Mon, May 11
Tawau TWUSurabaya SUB
£266
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How much do flights to Surabaya cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£147

Cheapest round-trip

£256

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

AirAsia

Getting from Surabaya's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: DAMRI airport bus and public minibus.

Surabaya is served by Juanda International Airport (SUB), located approximately 20 km south of the city center. As Indonesia's second-largest city, Surabaya offers several airport transfers to city center options including airport buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 30 minutes to over an hour depending on traffic conditions, which can be heavy during peak hours. The airport is well connected to major areas including Tunjungan, Gubeng, and the central business district.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-90 min

Rp 25,000-Rp 30,000 (approximately $1.50–2 USD)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

30-60 min

Rp 100,000-Rp 180,000 (approximately $6–11 USD; metered fare)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

30-60 min

Rp 70,000-Rp 150,000 (approximately $4–9 USD; varies with demand)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

30-60 min

Rp 70,000-Rp 150,000 (approximately $4–9 USD; varies with demand)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

local app users

30-60 min

Rp 200,000-Rp 400,000 (approximately $12–25 USD; pre-booked)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

30-60 min

Rp 300,000-Rp 600,000 (approximately $18–37 USD per day)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

Notes:

  • Prices in IDR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Traffic in Surabaya can be heavy, especially during morning and evening rush hours. Allow extra time during peak periods.
  • Ride-hailing pickup points are located in designated areas outside the terminal. Follow airport signage.
  • DAMRI buses operate to several destinations including Purabaya Bus Terminal and central Surabaya.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Surabaya

Depart from
Tawau
Arrive to
Juanda International
Average flights per week
222
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Tawau to Surabaya

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Indonesia AirAsiaAWQQZNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
Lion AirLNIJTYes
Batik Air MalaysiaMXDODNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Surabaya

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January30°C25°C
February30°C24°C
March30°C25°C
April30°C25°C
May31°C25°C
June31°C25°C
July31°C24°C
August31°C24°C
September32°C25°C
October33°C26°C
November32°C26°C
December31°C25°C
Hottest Month
33°C
October
Coldest month
24°C
July
Sunny days
201
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Apr
87%
32°C25°C
19 Apr
31°C26°C
Monday
13 Apr
89%
31°C25°C
20 Apr
31°C25°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
89%
31°C25°C
21 Apr
32°C25°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
86%
31°C24°C
22 Apr
80%
32°C24°C
Thursday
16 Apr
89%
31°C24°C
23 Apr
88%
31°C25°C
Friday
17 Apr
84%
31°C25°C
24 Apr
85%
31°C25°C
Saturday
18 Apr
88%
31°C25°C
25 Apr
89%
30°C27°C
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Indonesia AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Lion Air, and Batik Air Malaysia. Tawau and Surabaya have 222 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 Surabaya?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Surabaya and Bali, Denpasar, London, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Melbourne, Labuan Bajo, Medan, Praya, Lombok, Penang, Perth, Hanoi, Taipei, Chiang Mai, Jeddah, Tokyo, Dubai.
What airports are near Tawau?
The main airport in Tawau is Tawau. It is also served by Tawau, Lahad Datu.
What airports are near Surabaya?
The main airport in Surabaya is Juanda International. It is also served by Juanda International, Adisumarmo International, Abdul Rachman Saleh, Blimbingsari.
Which airlines fly between Tawau and Surabaya?
Currently, you can fly between Tawau and Surabaya with AirAsia, Indonesia AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Lion Air, Batik Air Malaysia.
When’s the best time to travel between Tawau and Surabaya?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Tawau and Surabaya, 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 Surabaya?
Traveling between Tawau and Surabaya, 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 Surabaya?
There are a number of airports in and around Surabaya. The main one is Juanda International and other nearby airports include Juanda International, Adisumarmo International, Abdul Rachman Saleh, Blimbingsari.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Tawau and Surabaya depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Tawau and Surabaya arrive?
What time do flights between Tawau and Surabaya depart?
What time do flights between Tawau and Surabaya arrive?

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