Airport · Tawau, Malaysia
Tawau Airport TWU
8 km from central Tawau. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 8 km
- terminals
- 1
- local time
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- IATA · ICAO
- TWU · WBKW
About the airport
Tawau Airport is the main airport serving Tawau. It handles domestic flights, with some international routes, connecting the area with Kuala Lumpur and other major cities.
Terminals
A single passenger terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building, and a handful of shops and places to eat. It handles mainly domestic flights, with some international routes.
Services
The airport offers basic services: cafés, travel shops, information and airline desks. Taxis and shuttles provide quick connections to the centre of Tawau.
Getting to the city
Taxi
Fixed-fare taxi coupons are sold inside the terminal, or ride-hailing apps such as Grab can be used outside; agree the fare in advance if not metered.
Bus
A bus or shuttle connects the airport with the centre of Tawau, timed around flights.
Airport map
A single passenger terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building, and a handful of shops and places to eat. It handles mainly domestic flights, with some international routes.
Tawau
Things to do in Tawau
Tawau, in southeastern Sabah, is a palm-oil and cocoa trading town near the border with Indonesia.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Tawau?
Tawau Airport airport is about 8 km from central Tawau.
How do I get from the airport to central Tawau?
From Tawau Airport airport you can take Taxi and Bus. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Tawau Airport airport have?
Tawau Airport has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Tawau?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- The airport terminal: CEphoto, Uwe Aranas, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons