Tawau Airport (TWU) - All You Need To Know 2024 | Sabah, Malaysia

Tawau Airport (TWU) serves as a key gateway to the pristine natural beauty and marine biodiversity of Sabah. Located in Tawau, Sabah, this airport connects travelers to various domestic destinations with ease. As the nearest airport to the renowned diving islands of Sipadan, Mabul, and Kapalai, Tawau Airport is the perfect starting point for an unforgettable underwater adventure.

1) Getting Around from Tawau Airport to Tawau City

• Taxi:
  - Available 24/7 at the airport.
  - Average fare to Tawau city center: RM30-50.
• Ride-Hailing Services (Grab or Maxim):
  - Convenient and easy to book via the Grab or Maxim app.
  - Cost around RM30.
• Car Rentals:
  - Multiple car rental companies at the airport.
  - Book in advance for the best rates.

2) Getting Around between Tawau Airport and Semporna City/Semporna Jetty

• Taxi
  - Cost around RM95 .
• Ride-Hailing Services (Grab or Maxim):
  - Convenient and easy to book via the Grab or Maxim app.
  - Cost around RM80-140.
• Private or Shared Airport Transfer:
  - Available for direct transfer to Semporna.
  - Various options for private or shared rides.

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• Minivan (Outside Tawau Airport)
  - Minivans may be available outside Tawau Airport with flexible schedules, typically operating from 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
  - Departures often occur only when all seats are filled.
  - Minivans may detour to Tawau town to pick up additional passengers before heading to Semporna.
  - Note: Check with your resort or dive operator for transportation options, as they may offer competitive prices for airport pickup and boat rides to Island Resort.

3) Getting Around from Tawau Airport to Danum Valley

• Travel Distance by Car:
  - Tawau to Danum Valley: Approx. 4-hour drive.
• Bus Services from Tawau to Lahad Datu:
  > Gabungan Express: Departs from Sabindo Square Express Bus Terminal. Departure times: 12 PM, 1:30 PM, 3 PM.
  > Optisjaya Express: Departs from Sabindo Square Express Bus Terminal. Departure time: 10 AM.
• Journey to Danum Valley:
  - First, travel to Lahad Datu, a town on Sabah’s southeast coast.
  - Independent travelers can take minivans from Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, Tawau, or Semporna.
  - From Lahad Datu, it's an 81 km drive to Danum Valley, with the first 15 km on a sealed road and the rest on a logging road.

4) Restaurants:

• Subway: 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM
• Gloria Jean's Coffee: 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
• Jesselton Kopitiam: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
• Nana's and Ali's Fried Chicken: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
• Panetton Cuisine @ Sipadan Cafe: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
• Nooodles: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

5) Amenities and Facilities

• Currency Exchange
  - Please note that there is no currency exchange bureau at the airport.
• ATM
  - Limited ATMs available: Bank Rakyat, CIMB and Maybank
• Convenient Store:
  - Quickmart (departure hall): 7.00am - 9.00pm
• Pharmacy
  - Guardian pharmacy

6) WiFi Availability:

- WiFi is available at Tawau Airport, but the internet connection can be unstable at times, with occasional instances of no connectivity.

7) International and Domestic Flights from Tawau Airport:

• Direct flights available to China:
  - Shenzhen (operated by China Southern Airlines)
  - Guangzhou (operated by China Southern Airlines)
• Domestic flights within Malaysia to destinations including:
  - Kota Kinabalu (operated by Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia)
  - Kuala Lumpur (operated by Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia)
  - Sandakan (operated by Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia)
  ** For the latest flight schedules and details, check with airlines or flight tracking services.