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How to get fromManila to Tawauby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Manila to Tawau by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Tawau Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane MNL - TWU
    9h 3m
    RM 489–1,477

  2. Fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane MNL - BKI
    2. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indahbus bus
    16h 41m
    RM 456–1,369

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration8h 58mAverage Duration
TicketRM 430Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,214.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 3m

What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Tawau, Malaysia?

AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Tawau Airport (TWU) every 4 hours.

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