Non-stop flights to Tawau (TWU)
Tawau Airport is a small airport in Malaysia. It is an international airport. In total there are 4 airports around the world that have direct flights to Tawau in 2 countries. Currently, there are 3 domestic flights to Tawau.
Tawau is mainly known for its nature.
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All direct flights to Tawau Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Tawau Best time to visit Tawau International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 558 flights arriving at Tawau Airport, which are 133 flights per week or 19 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Tawau are routes from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) in Malaysia and Kota Kinabalu (BKI), also in Malaysia. These two routes together are operated 524 times this month, and make up for 94% of all monthly arrivals at Tawau Airport.
The longest flight to Tawau TWU is departing from Guangzhou (CAN). This non-stop flight takes around 3 hours and 30 minutes and covers a distance of 1,356 miles (2,182 km).
List of all direct flights to Tawau
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Tawau, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Tawau.
Airlines flying to Tawau
Currently, there are 4 airlines that fly to Tawau. Most flights to Tawau are operated by AirAsia, as they connect 4 airports to TWU. That’s around 2 times as much as Batik Air, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Tawau. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all TWU flights:
What is the best time to visit Tawau?
🌴 Tropical
Tawau is a tropical destination known for its warm climate, with temperatures between 25°C and 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year. The area is characterized by high humidity and frequent rainfall.
Being located north of the equator, Tawau experiences its dry season from November to April, making this the perfect time to visit. In this period, you can expect mostly dry conditions, while the wet season will see days of rain. Humidity and temperatures are consistently high all year long.
International flights to Tawau
Flights from China to Tawau
Guangzhou is the only city in China with direct flights to Tawau. From Guangzhou, direct flights are offered by AirAsia. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All flights from China
Domestic flights to Tawau
Flights from Malaysia to Tawau
There are 3 airports in Malaysia that have non-stop domestic flights to Tawau.
From Johor Bahru, direct flights are offered by AirAsia.
From Kota Kinabalu, you can fly non-stop with AirAsia or Batik Air.
From Kuala Lumpur, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Tawau, which are AirAsia, Batik Air, Firefly and Malaysia Airlines (Oneworld).
All flights from Malaysia
Alternative airports near Tawau
Flying to an alternative airport near Tawau could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Tawau (TWU) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Tarakan (TRK) and Sandakan (SDK).
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 into Tawau?
The most convenient airport to fly into Tawau is Tawau Airport (TWU).
How many airlines fly to Tawau?
There are 4 airlines flying to Tawau from 4 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Tawau?
AirAsia, Batik Air and Malaysia Airlines operate most flights to Tawau. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Tawau?
Oneworld is currently the only alliance flying to Tawau.
How many nonstop flights are there to Tawau?
There are roughly 558 flights arriving at Tawau every month (or 133 flights each week), from a total of 4 airports worldwide.
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 to Tawau?
Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu and Guangzhou are the 3 most popular routes to Tawau. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Tawau, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Tawau?
| Kuala Lumpur to Tawau | 2h 45m |
| Kota Kinabalu to Tawau | 50m |
| Guangzhou to Tawau | 3h 30m |
| Johor Bahru to Tawau | 2h 25m |
