Flying from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Tawau Airport (TWU): what you need to know
Kuching and Tawau are both in the UTC+8 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your KCH to TWU flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're traveling during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kuching International Airport to Tawau Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between KCH and TWU:
Kota Kinabalu International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Senai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Tawau Airport (TWU)
$36 is currently the best price for a one-way Kuching International Airport to Tawau Airport flight. A return flight starts at $70. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from KCH to TWU if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for a flight from Kuching International Airport to Tawau Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from KCH to TWU by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Kuching International Airport to Tawau Airport.
Handy information about Kuching International Airport (KCH)
Of all flights departing from Kuching International Airport, 75.33% arrive on time at their destination.
Kuching International Airport is about 6 miles from central Kuching. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Kuching International Airport to Tawau Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near KCH:
Arriving at Tawau Airport (TWU)
Hop off your Kuching International Airport to Tawau Airport flight and be in your hotel bed shortly after. If you want a convenient option within easy reach of TWU, make your way to Afeny Homestay.
Getting from Tawau Airport (TWU) to central Tawau
Tawau Airport to the center of Tawau has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 19 miles away.
When to fly to Tawau Airport (TWU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Kuching International Airport to Tawau Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Tawau in February.
Lock in your flight from Kuching International Airport to Tawau Airport for April if you want to go to Tawau during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 73ºF and 86ºF.
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from KCH to TWU in February. Average temperatures are between 72ºF and 86ºF then.
Explore more of Malaysia
You've done Tawau, now it's time to explore other corners of Malaysia. Travel around 170 miles north-west to Kota Kinabalu to tick off its leading sights. From DREAM to Bukit Kopungit Peak and Auditorium Galeri Azman Hashim UMS/Auditorium Sekafi, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 110 miles north of Tawau, Sandakan is another essential stop in Malaysia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sandakan Memorial Park and Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC).
