Cheap Flights from Singapore to Tawau

Tawau is the capital city of Tawau District that is located in Sabah, Malaysia. It was formerly known as Tawau and it is the third-largest town in Sabah. Located in the southeast coast of the state in the Semporna Peninsula, it is the administrative center of the Tawau Division. It is bordered by the Sulu Sea and the Celebes Sea to the east and south respectively at Cowie Bay. 

Tip: Tawau has a very hot and humid climate. It sees precipitation throughout the year. Tourists are advised to plan accordingly.  

Getting to Tawau

Tawau Airport (TWU) is located at around 15 nautical miles to the northeast of Tawau. It is one of the two airports present in Sabah. Multiple airlines offer different flights from Singapore to Tawau. Malindo Air is one such airline that offers cheap flights from Singapore to Tawau. However, direct flights to Tawau from Singapore are not offered by this airline, and there are one to two stops in between. Singapore to Tawau flights usually have a flight time of five to seven hours. Singapore-Tawau flight booking can also be done through various other airlines such as Malaysia Airlines, or Air Asia. 

Tip: For the best prices and great discounts, try booking the tickets well in advance. 

What to do in Tawau

When it comes to tourism, Tawau has a lot to offer. It has which is probably the only cocoa museum in Malaysia. With a complete and unique history on showcase, this place becomes one of the must-visits in Tawau. Apart from this one, more tourist attraction is the Tawau Market which is the largest indoor market in Malaysia with over 6000 stalls that sell dried seafood and other dry produce. People interested in handicrafts can visit the Tawau Handicraft Market. Head to the Tawau Esplanade in the evening to catch the most astounding sunset in Sabah. You get plenty of options to choose a spot along the road of Jalan Persisiran to watch the beautiful sunset along with all the locals that come visit the spot in the evening. 

Tip: Local buses can be used to commute within the city. Look out for the same. 

What to eat in Tawau

Eating is something that should top your to-do list when you are in Tawau. The food that you get here is a fusion of Indonesian and Sabah cuisine because of the proximity of Indonesia to Sabah. The place is also very well known for its cheap seafood delicacies. Numerous seafood restaurants have mushroomed in Sabah over the years and the choices of seafood that you’re offered make it hard for you to order something. Other food items that Tawau is famous for include the Pisang Cheese, Sanggar Pisang and the Pisang Coklet to name a few. 

Tip: Try out the pisang cheese at Indo Café, which is considered to be the best in Tawau. Another must-try restaurant is the Restoran Haji Tamrin famous for its Nasi Kuning Tawau. 

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