Travelling from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Tawau Airport (TWU): what you need to know
Hong Kong and Tawau are in the UTC+8 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your HKG to TWU flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hong Kong International Airport to Tawau Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between HKG and TWU:
Kota Kinabalu International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Nanjing Lukou International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Tawau Airport (TWU)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Hong Kong International Airport to Tawau Airport flight is C$152. A return fare right now is C$273. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from HKG to TWU. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Tawau Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Tawau Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
HKG is located at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
73.04% of flights that leave from Hong Kong International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Hong Kong International Airport from central Hong Kong, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near HKG? If you've booked an early flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Tawau Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Tawau Airport (TWU)
Get off your Hong Kong International Airport to Tawau Airport flight and be snoozing in your hotel bed shortly after. If you're searching for a comfy option a short journey from TWU, consider Afeny Homestay.
Getting from Tawau Airport (TWU) to central Tawau
From Tawau Airport, Tawau is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Tawau Airport (TWU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Tawau Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Tawau in February.
The warmest month in Tawau is April, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Tawau Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HKG to TWU sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malaysia
You've done Tawau, now it's time to explore more of Malaysia. Journey around 274 kilometres north-west to Kota Kinabalu to check off its leading sights. From DREAM to Bukit Kopungit Peak and Auditorium Galeri Azman Hashim UMS/Auditorium Sekafi, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 177 kilometres north of Tawau, Sandakan is another favourite stop in Malaysia. Experience major highlights starting with Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sandakan Memorial Park and Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC).