Travelling from Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG) to Tawau Airport (TWU): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Tawau Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 15 minutes.
Hong Kong and Tawau follow the same timezone, UTC+8.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your HKG to TWU flight.
Flying during a peak month like April? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Greater Bay Airlines is your gateway to discovering Tawau (and perhaps some other great parts of Malaysia!). Check out the direct flights from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Tawau Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Greater Bay Airlines.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Tawau Airport. Here are the top stopovers between HKG and TWU:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Nanking / Nanjing Airport
Kota Kinabalu Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG) to Tawau Airport (TWU)
At the moment, Rs27,283 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Hong Kong Intl Airport to Tawau Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs69,831. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap tickets from HKG to TWU, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Tawau Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and score a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from HKG to TWU.
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Handy information about Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
You'll find HKG at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Hong Kong Intl Airport, 77% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Hong Kong Intl Airport from central Hong Kong, it'll take around 35 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Tawau Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to HKG:
Arriving at Tawau Airport (TWU)
Once your Hong Kong Intl Airport to Tawau Airport flight has touched down, relax and unwind at a hotel close by. 3 Retro-Antique Inspired Interconnected Family Rooms at Country Lodge - Eco Valley Retreat 豐之谷 is a comfy option that's not too far from TWU.
Getting from Tawau Airport (TWU) to central Tawau
From Tawau Airport, Tawau is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Tawau Airport (TWU)
The quietest month for a flight from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Tawau Airport is March, while April is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Tawau based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Tawau is May, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Tawau Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from HKG to TWU in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 30ºC on average.
Explore more of Malaysia
Tawau is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Malaysia you'll want to see. About 274 kilometres north-west of Tawau, a trip to Kota Kinabalu will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park, Danum Valley Conservation Area (DVCA) and Manukan Island.
Around 177 kilometres north of Tawau, Sandakan is another favourite stop in Malaysia. Start your sightseeing at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sun Bear Conservation Centre, Sepilok and Sandakan Rainforest Park.