Flights to Tawau (TWU)

Last updated: Sep 10, 2026

Tawau Airport is an airport serving Tawau, Malaysia.

Right now there are 8 airports in 3 countries connected to Tawau, 5 of them domestic, with 12 airlines flying scheduled passenger traffic.

Tawau's longest nonstop connection is Shanghai (PVG), 1,869 miles, offered by AirAsia.

Airlines serving Tawau

AirAsia6 destinations
Malaysia Airlines2 destinations
Malindo Airways2 destinations
Etihad Airways1 destination
Flyfirefly1 destination
Japan Airlines1 destination
MASwings1 destination
Oman Air1 destination
Philippine Airlines1 destination
Qatar Airways1 destination

Singapore Airlines1 destination
Turkish Airlines1 destination

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Popular routes to Tawau

The places connected to Tawau on the most scheduled services, busiest first.

Information on Points & Miles

Distance matters when booking with points and miles: several loyalty programs price award flights in distance bands. Each list below adds the non-stop routes to Tawau not already shown in a shorter great-circle distance band.

Which places within 500 miles can reach Tawau non-stop?

Sandakan (SDK)109 mi
Kota Kinabalu (BKI)181 mi

Which places within 2,000 miles can reach Tawau non-stop?

Flights to Tawau (TWU) by country

Tawau has nonstop connections with 3 airports in China: Guangzhou (CAN), Shanghai (PVG), and Taipa (MFM). These routes are served by AirAsia.
China3 destinations

Seasonal and upcoming routes to Tawau

Not flying yet

Shanghai (PVG)Sep 11, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026
Penang (PEN)Oct 11, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

Ending before the rest

Guangzhou (CAN)Through Oct 24, 2026
Taipa (MFM)Through Nov 3, 2026

The other 4 routes are scheduled across the whole window the feed publishes.

Airline alliances to Tawau

Oneworld2 destinations
Star Alliance1 destination

Award programs that reach Tawau

How many of these places each program's airlines fly to Tawau from. Reach, not award availability — that is a live fare question this schedule feed cannot answer.

Alaska Atmos Rewards2 destinations
American Airlines2 destinations
British Airways2 destinations
Cathay Pacific2 destinations
Finnair Plus2 destinations
Iberia Plus2 destinations
Qantas Frequent Flyer2 destinations
Qatar Airways2 destinations
Aeroplan1 destination
All Nippon Airways1 destination

Etihad Guest1 destination
EVA Air Infinity MileageLands1 destination
LifeMiles1 destination
Lufthansa Miles & More1 destination
Singapore KrisFlyer1 destination
TAP Miles&Go1 destination
Turkish Miles&Smiles1 destination
United MileagePlus1 destination

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Domestic flights to Tawau

Alternative airports near Tawau

Semporna (SMM)33 mi / 53 km
Nunukan-Nunukan Island (NNX)34 mi / 55 km
Lahad Datu (LDU)51 mi / 82 km
Bunju Island (BYQ)62 mi / 100 km
Tarakan Island (TRK)79 mi / 127 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the official name of airport TWU?

The airport's official name is Tawau Airport. On Roame and most flight schedules, you will find it under the code TWU.

What is the airport code for Tawau Airport?

The IATA airport code for Tawau Airport is TWU. Enter TWU in Flightmap whenever you want to use this exact airport.

Where is Tawau Airport (TWU)?

Tawau Airport serves Tawau, Malaysia. Flightmap uses the airport's exact coordinates, so nearby airports and route distances stay tied to TWU, not just the broader city.

How can I explore flights to Tawau (TWU)?

Open the map with Anywhere as your starting point and TWU as the destination. Each result keeps the route pointed toward Tawau, and you can narrow it by airline, alliance, aircraft, mileage program, and nonstop service.

Does Flightmap show direct and connecting flights to Tawau?

Yes. Flightmap separates nonstop routes from destinations that need a connection, and the Nonstop only control lets you focus on direct service to TWU.

Can I look for award flights to Tawau (TWU)?

Yes. When Roame has observed award availability for a route to TWU, signed-in members can see the lowest points price by cabin and the related carrier fees, then continue to the full award search.