Non-stop flights from Tawau (TWU)
Tawau Airport (IATA: TWU, ICAO: WBKW), also known as Tawau Airport, is a small airport in Malaysia with domestic flights only.
At present, there are 4 domestic flights from Tawau.
The longest flight from Tawau TWU is a 706 mile (1,136 km) non-stop route to Kuala Lumpur KUL. This direct flight takes around 2 hours and 45 minutes and is operated by AirAsia.
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Airlines flying from Tawau Popular destinations from Tawau Popular destinations with a stopover International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQAirlines flying from Tawau
In total there are 4 airlines flying from and to Tawau. These carriers are:
Popular destinations from Tawau
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Tawau, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Tawau that require a stopover:
International flights from Tawau
Currently there are no international flights departing from Tawau. To get from Tawau to another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Kuala Lumpur or Kota Kinabalu.
Domestic flights from Tawau
Flights from Tawau to Malaysia
There are 4 airports in Malaysia that have non-stop domestic flights from Tawau.
Direct flights to Johor Bahru are offered by AirAsia.
You can fly non-stop to Kota Kinabalu with AirAsia or Firefly.
Non-stop flights to Kuala Lumpur are offered by AirAsia, Batik Air and Malaysia Airlines (Oneworld).
The only airline with direct flights to Sandakan is Malaysia Airlines (Oneworld).
Alternative airports near Tawau
Below you can find a list of alternative airports to Tawau (TWU). The nearest airports to Tawau (TWU) are Lahad Datu (LDU) and Tarakan (TRK).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Tawau?
There is 1 airport in Tawau: Tawau Airport (TWU).
What is the best airport to fly from Tawau?
The most convenient airport to fly from Tawau is Tawau Airport (TWU).
How many airlines fly from Tawau?
There are 4 airlines flying from Tawau to 4 airports around the world, as of April 2024.
Which airlines fly from Tawau?
AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and Firefly operate most flights from Tawau. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Tawau?
Oneworld is currently the only alliance flying from Tawau.
How many nonstop flights are there from Tawau?
There are roughly 939 flights departing from Tawau every month (or 217 flights each week), to a total of 4 airports - all within Malaysia.
What is the official name of Tawau Airport?
The official name of Tawau Airport is Tawau Airport.
What is the airport code of Tawau Airport?
The airport code of Tawau Airport is TWU.
What are the most popular flights from Tawau?
Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan are the 3 most popular routes from Tawau. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Tawau, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Tawau?
| Tawau to Kuala Lumpur | 2h 45m |
| Tawau to Kota Kinabalu | 50m |
| Tawau to Sandakan | 40m |
| Tawau to Johor Bahru | 2h 30m |
