Flights to Tawau
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Tawau is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tawau Airport (TWU), 27 km (17 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,800 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Lahad Datu Airport (LDU, 100 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tawau Airport (regional) | TWU | 27 km (17 mi) | 8,800 ft | 57 ft |
| Lahad Datu Airport (regional) | LDU | 100 km (62 mi) | 4,498 ft | 45 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 8,800 ft, TWU handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 57 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Tawau
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tawau to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 1,440 km (895 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Tawau to Quezon City | Philippines | 1,208 km (750 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Tawau to Surabaya | Indonesia | 1,400 km (870 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Tawau to Davao | Philippines | 910 km (566 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Tawau to Caloocan | Philippines | 1,205 km (749 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Tawau to Semarang | Indonesia | 1,500 km (932 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Tawau to Manila | Philippines | 1,201 km (746 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Tawau to Cần Thơ | Vietnam | 1,482 km (921 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Tawau to Makassar | Indonesia | 1,058 km (658 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Tawau to Taguig | Philippines | 1,195 km (743 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Tawau to Budta | Philippines | 796 km (494 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Tawau to Biên Hòa | Vietnam | 1,429 km (888 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Tawau to Jepara | Indonesia | 1,447 km (899 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Tawau to Malingao | Philippines | 797 km (495 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Tawau to Zamboanga | Philippines | 550 km (342 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Tawau to Cebu City | Philippines | 945 km (587 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Tawau to Antipolo | Philippines | 1,207 km (750 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Tawau to Malang | Indonesia | 1,479 km (919 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Tawau to Samarinda | Indonesia | 533 km (331 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Tawau to Pasig City | Philippines | 1,201 km (746 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Tawau to Cagayan de Oro | Philippines | 883 km (548 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Tawau to Valenzuela | Philippines | 1,210 km (752 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Tawau to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 11,435 km (7,105 mi) | about 15 h 25 min |
| Tawau to Lagos | Nigeria | 12,647 km (7,859 mi) | about 16 h 58 min |
| Tawau to Jakarta | Indonesia | 1,690 km (1,050 mi) | about 2 h 55 min |
| Tawau to Bengaluru | India | 4,529 km (2,814 mi) | about 6 h 33 min |
| Tawau to Bogotá | Colombia | 18,360 km (11,409 mi) | about 24 h 17 min |
| Tawau to Hyderabad | India | 4,535 km (2,818 mi) | about 6 h 34 min |
| Tawau to Abidjan | Ivory Coast | 13,474 km (8,372 mi) | about 18 h 1 min |
| Tawau to Singapore | Singapore | 1,594 km (990 mi) | about 2 h 48 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Tawau?
Tawau Airport (TWU) is the closest large airport at 27 km (17 mi). The others, LDU, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is TWU from Tawau city centre?
27 km (17 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Tawau on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.