Question 1

When is the best time to book a flight to Tawau?

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Tawau, you should look to book at least 83 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 2

What airport do you fly into for flights to Tawau?

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Most people fly into Tawau (TWU) if they book a flight to Tawau. Tawau is conveniently located just 25.9 km from Tawau’s city centre. There are 21 flights from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau per day from 4 different airlines.

Question 3

Can I find cheaper flights to Tawau if I am willing to have stopovers?

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Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Tawau on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Question 4

What is the best airline to fly to Tawau?

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Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Firefly is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Tawau.

Question 5

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Tawau?

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Tawau is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Tawau. One-way flights to Tawau typically cost RM 123, while return flights cost around RM 256.

Question 6

How much is a return flight to Tawau?

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A return flight to Tawau will typically cost around RM 357, however they can be found for as little as RM 256.

Question 7

Where does the fastest flight to Tawau depart from?

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For those looking to save time traveling to Tawau, Kota Kinabalu offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 50 minutes).

Question 8

Does Tawau have rental cars?

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Yes. Those touching down at Tawau can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Question 9

Are there hotels close to Tawau?

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Yes. Tawau has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sipadan Mangrove Resort is the closest property to Tawau (1.6 km away from Tawau).

Question 10

When is the cheapest time to fly to Tawau?

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Users looking for the lowest fares to Tawau should consider flying on Wednesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Question 11

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Tawau?

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The most popular airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau are AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and Firefly.

Question 12

How long is the flight to Tawau?

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On average, a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau takes 3 hours 40 minutes. Flights to Tawau from other popular cities in Malaysia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Question 13

Weekly flight availability to Tawau

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The most flights from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau are scheduled on a Wednesday (23 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 on average).

Question 14

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Tawau?

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The cheapest airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau are Firefly, Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tawau ranges from 90.0 - 190.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 190.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Tawau when rainfall is around 90.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tawau, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

Return from	RM 468
One-way from	RM 258
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	January
Average price	RM 503

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