Flying from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Tawau Airport (TWU): what you need to know
Tawau's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as George Town.
Leave plenty of time to make your PEN to TWU flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Penang International Airport to Tawau Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between PEN and TWU include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Kota Kinabalu International Airport
Senai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Tawau Airport (TWU)
£38 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Penang International Airport to Tawau Airport flight. Return flights start at £77. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from PEN to TWU, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Penang International Airport to Tawau Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from PEN to TWU by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Penang International Airport to Tawau Airport.
Handy information about Penang International Airport (PEN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Penang International Airport, data shows 69.54% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Penang International Airport is about 11 miles from central George Town. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching an early flight from Penang International Airport to Tawau Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to PEN:
Arriving at Tawau Airport (TWU)
Consider a stay at Afeny Homestay after touching down from your Penang International Airport to Tawau Airport flight. It's only a short drive from TWU and a comfortable option if you'd like to relax as soon as possible.
Getting from Tawau Airport (TWU) to central Tawau
Tawau Airport is roughly 19 miles from central Tawau. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Tawau Airport (TWU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Penang International Airport to Tawau Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Tawau in February.
The warmest month in Tawau is April, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Penang International Airport to Tawau Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
February sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PEN to TWU around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malaysia
You've seen Tawau, now it's time to discover other parts of Malaysia. Journey about 170 miles north-west to Kota Kinabalu to check off its popular sights. From DREAM to Bukit Kopungit Peak and Auditorium Galeri Azman Hashim UMS/Auditorium Sekafi, your itinerary will be busy.
Sandakan is another well-known destination in Malaysia and is around 110 miles north of Tawau. No trip is complete without experiencing Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sandakan Memorial Park and Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC).