Travelling from Melbourne to Tawau Airport (TWU): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where great travel stories take off. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Melbourne to Tawau Airport (TWU).
The timezone in Tawau is UTC+8, which is three hours behind Melbourne. Tawau Airport is located in Tawau.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Melbourne to TWU.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Whether you're eager to explore a new place along the way or just take a break, we make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To check out your options taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to TWU.
Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Melbourne to Tawau Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
67.71% of flights that take off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
On public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to TWU flight is much easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you just a short drive away.
The majority of flights that depart Avalon Airport make it to their destination as expected. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Tawau Airport (TWU)
Consider staying at Afeny Homestay after touching down from your flight from Melbourne to Tawau Airport. It's a quick drive from TWU and a comfortable option if you're eager to relax as soon as possible.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Tawau Airport (TWU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Tawau Airport is 251 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 407 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to TWU, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
Affordable Melbourne to Tawau Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from Melbourne to TWU.
Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from Melbourne to Tawau Airport. Choose the flight times, carriers and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Tawau Airport (TWU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Tawau Airport (TWU). Plan your visit to Tawau in February for a quieter experience.
When booking your Melbourne to TWU plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. April is the warmest month in Tawau, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
February sees temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Tawau Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Tawau
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Tawau Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tawau:
There are loads of fantastic things to do in Tawau when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick things off at D'mount kinabalu adventure followed by Jungleland and Hot Springs Tawau.
Explore more of Malaysia
You've visited Tawau, now it's time to discover more of Malaysia. Travel around 290 kilometres north-west to Kota Kinabalu to check off its popular sights. From Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park to Danum Valley Conservation Area (DVCA) and Sipadan Dive Centre Sdn. Bhd, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Sandakan is another essential stop in Malaysia and is around 177 kilometres north of Tawau. No journey is complete without visiting Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary (Pusat Pemulihan Orangutan), Sun Bear Conservation Centre, Sepilok and Sandakan Rainforest Park.
