Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Tawau Airport (TWU): what you need to know
Tawau is three hours behind Melbourne and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your MEL to TWU flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tawau Airport. Many travellers pass through Kuala Lumpur International Airport when flying between MEL and TWU.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Tawau Airport (TWU)
Rs75,253 is currently the best price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tawau Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs140,339. These prices may change based on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from MEL to TWU, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tawau Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tawau Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to MEL? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tawau Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Tawau Airport (TWU)
After your Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tawau Airport flight has touched down, kick back and relax at a hotel close by. Afeny Homestay is a convenient option within easy reach of TWU.
Getting from Tawau Airport (TWU) to central Tawau
Tawau Airport to the centre of Tawau has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
When to fly to Tawau Airport (TWU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tawau Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Tawau in February.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tawau Airport for April if you want to go to Tawau during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MEL to TWU in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 22ºC and 30ºC on average.
Explore more of Malaysia
You've visited Tawau, now it's time to discover other corners of Malaysia. Travel around 274 kilometres north-west to Kota Kinabalu to check off its leading attractions. From DREAM to Bukit Kopungit Peak and Auditorium Galeri Azman Hashim UMS/Auditorium Sekafi, your itinerary will be busy.
Sandakan is another sought-after destination in Malaysia and is around 177 kilometres north of Tawau. No trip is complete without visiting Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sandakan Memorial Park and Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC).
