Flying from Perth Airport (PER) to Tawau Airport (TWU): what you need to know
Perth and Tawau share the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Your PER to TWU flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd love to explore a different city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Perth Airport to Tawau Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Kuala Lumpur International Airport is a popular stop between PER and TWU.
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Tawau Airport (TWU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Perth Airport to Tawau Airport flight is £112. A round-trip fare is currently £199. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from PER to TWU if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Perth Airport to Tawau Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from PER to TWU.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Perth Airport to Tawau Airport.
Handy information about Perth Airport (PER)
Of the flights that depart from Perth Airport, 73.04% land on time at their destination.
To get to Perth Airport from central Perth, it takes about 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 10 miles from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near PER? If you've booked an early flight from Perth Airport to Tawau Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Tawau Airport (TWU)
Once your Perth Airport to Tawau Airport flight has landed, unwind at a nearby hotel. Afeny Homestay is a convenient option that's not too far from TWU.
Getting from Tawau Airport (TWU) to central Tawau
Tawau Airport is roughly 19 miles from central Tawau. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Tawau Airport (TWU)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Perth Airport to Tawau Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Tawau. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Tawau is April, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Perth Airport to Tawau Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February has average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PER to TWU sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malaysia
Tawau has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Malaysia waiting to be explored. About 170 miles north-west of Tawau, a trip to Kota Kinabalu will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like DREAM, Bukit Kopungit Peak and Auditorium Galeri Azman Hashim UMS/Auditorium Sekafi.
Sandakan is another well-known destination in Malaysia and is around 110 miles north of Tawau. No trip is complete without seeing Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sandakan Memorial Park and Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC).
