Travelling from Singapore to Tawau Airport (TWU): What you need to know
Singapore and Tawau (where Tawau Airport is located) share the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you land.
Your flight from Singapore to TWU won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak time such as February? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Singapore
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Singapore to TWU leaving from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
The journey from central Singapore to SIN takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Singapore Changi Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Singapore to Tawau Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Of all flights leaving Singapore Changi Airport, 69% arrive on time at their destination.
About Tawau Airport (TWU)
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Getting from Tawau Airport (TWU) to central Tawau
Tawau Airport is around 16 kilometres from the centre of Tawau. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It typically takes 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Singapore to Tawau Airport (TWU)
$226 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Singapore to Tawau Airport. A return flight starts from $423. These prices can change based on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Singapore to TWU, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Singapore to Tawau Airport ticket.
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Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Singapore to Tawau Airport. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Singapore to Tawau Airport (TWU)
October is the busiest month for flights from Singapore to Tawau Airport (TWU). Visit Tawau in May if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
When booking your Singapore to TWU plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. April is the warmest month in Tawau, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Singapore to Tawau Airport in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 30ºC.
More about Tawau
After booking your flight from Singapore to Tawau Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tawau:
D'mount kinabalu adventure and Jungleland are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Tawau to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Hot Springs Tawau.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Kinabalu is just one of the many cities in Malaysia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Tawau. Around 290 kilometres away to the northwest, check out popular attractions including Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park, Danum Valley Conservation Area (DVCA) and Sipadan Dive Centre Sdn. Bhd..
Sandakan is another standout destination in Malaysia and is around 177 kilometres north of Tawau. No journey is complete without dropping by Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sun Bear Conservation Centre, Sepilok and Sandakan Rainforest Park.