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Everything you should know

Cheapest return flight
£207
Typical prices: £105-£180
Malaysia Airlines
Wed 10/1Fri 12/1
PEN - TWU • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Penang and Tawau. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
26 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 26 weeks in advance save around 56% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
April
Cheapest • 33% price drop
January
Most popular
Good to know
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Top stopover airports
Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL)
Cheapest • Avg £148 (return)
Kota Kinabalu (BKI)
Shortest trip • 5h 44m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Penang to Tawau (PEN-TWU)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Penang to Tawau

Sun, 10 Jan - Tue, 12 Jan
Malaysia Airlines Logo
17:50 - 17:40PEN  Penang Intl-TWU Tawau
23h 50m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
Malaysia Airlines Logo
11:10 - 10:10TWU  Tawau-PEN Penang Intl
23h 00m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
£207Malaysia Airlines
Sun, 6 Dec - Thu, 10 Dec
AirAsia Logo
06:55 - 13:15PEN  Penang Intl-TWU Tawau
6h 20m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
AirAsia Logo
12:15 - 17:30TWU  Tawau-PEN Penang Intl
5h 15m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
£248AirAsia
Mon, 12 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct
Batik Air Logo
18:30 - 16:15PEN  Penang Intl-TWU Tawau
21h 45m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Kota Kinabalu
Batik Air Logo
13:25 - 22:20TWU  Tawau-PEN Penang Intl
32h 55m2 stops Kota Kinabalu Kuala Lumpur Intl
£250Batik Air
Sat, 28 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
Batik Air Logo
09:50 - 16:40PEN  Penang Intl-TWU Tawau
30h 50m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Kota Kinabalu
Batik Air Logo
13:45 - 22:20TWU  Tawau-PEN Penang Intl
8h 35m2 stops Kota Kinabalu Kuala Lumpur Intl
£310Batik Air
Sun, 6 Dec - Thu, 10 Dec
Batik Air Logo
09:45 - 16:40PEN  Penang Intl-TWU Tawau
6h 55m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Subang Kota Kinabalu
Batik Air Logo
13:45 - 19:50TWU  Tawau-PEN Penang Intl
6h 05m2 stops Kota Kinabalu Kuala Lumpur Subang
£373Batik Air
Sun, 10 Jan - Tue, 12 Jan
Batik Air Logo
09:45 - 16:40PEN  Penang Intl-TWU Tawau
6h 55m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Subang Kota Kinabalu
Batik Air Logo
13:45 - 19:50TWU  Tawau-PEN Penang Intl
6h 05m2 stops Kota Kinabalu Kuala Lumpur Subang
£373Batik Air
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Penang to Tawau flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Penang to Tawau with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from Penang to Tawau?

Return flights from Penang to Tawau start at £207. Prices are above average for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from £105 to £180. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £207 on Malaysia Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Penang to Tawau?

Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Penang to Tawau and is 19% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 26% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Penang to Tawau?

  • April is the cheapest month to fly from Penang to Tawau at £94 return.
  • February (£205) and March (£200) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 118% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Penang to Tawau the cheapest?

Flights from Penang to Tawau are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 56% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Penang to Tawau flights

Low season

April
Best time to beat the crowds (33% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% lower on average.

When to book flights from Penang to Tawau

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Penang to Tawau based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Penang to Tawau flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Penang to Tawau?

    Flights from Penang to Tawau usually depart from Penang Intl (PEN) and arrive at Tawau (TWU).

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Penang to Tawau?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Penang to Tawau.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Penang to Tawau pass through?

    Connecting flights from Penang to Tawau most commonly pass through:

    • Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 96% of one-stop connections
    • Kota Kinabalu (BKI) – 4% of one-stop connections
    Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Penang to Tawau?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 36% on the Penang to Tawau route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £115 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £179, a difference of £64. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How expensive are last-minute Penang to Tawau flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 28% above the route average of £141. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Penang to Tawau?

    A direct flight from Penang to Tawau takes 0h 00m, covering 1,229 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Penang to Tawau?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from Penang to Tawau changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return prices on this route varied from about £207 to £373. That means the highest observed fare was about 80% higher than the lowest one.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Penang to Tawau?

    Flying via Kota Kinabalu (BKI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 44m, compared to 7h 14m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Penang to Tawau flight?

    Return flights from Penang to Tawau range from £105 to £180, with an average of £141 over the past 12 months. Anything below £105 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Penang to Tawau flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Thursday flights average £115 – about £64 less than Saturday (36% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 26 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 56% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Penang to Tawau trip for April. Fares historically average £94 return in that month – typically £111 less than the most expensive month, which is February (based on the last 12 months).

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