There are 4 ways to get from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Semporna Jetty by bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Minibus
best- Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus
1h 39mRM 35Drive 82 km
cheapest- Drive from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Semporna Jettycar 82 km
1h 14mRM 14–20Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Tawau-TWU to Semporna Jetty82 km
1h 14mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Semporna Jettytaxi 82 km
1h 14mRM 180–220
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Semporna Jetty is to drive which costs RM 13 - RM 20 and takes 1h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Semporna Jetty is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs RM 13 - RM 20.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tawau Airport and arriving at Semporna. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.
The distance between Tawau Airport (TWU) and Semporna Jetty is 83 km. The road distance is 82 km.
The best way to get from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Semporna Jetty without a car is to Minibus which takes 1h 39m and costs RM 35.
The Minibus from Tawau Airport to Semporna takes 1h 30m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Tawau Airport (TWU) to Semporna Jetty bus services, operated by Local Minibus Malaysia, depart from Tawau Airport station.
Tawau Airport (TWU) to Semporna Jetty bus services, operated by Local Minibus Malaysia, arrive at Semporna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tawau Airport (TWU) to Semporna Jetty is 82 km. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Semporna Jetty.
There are 149+ hotels available in Semporna Jetty.
What companies run services between Tawau Airport (TWU), Malaysia and Semporna Jetty, Malaysia?
Local Minibus Malaysia operates a bus from Tawau Airport to Semporna 5 times a day. Tickets cost RM 35 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
Bus from Tawau Airport to Semporna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 35
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Tawau-TWU to Semporna Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Estimated price
- RM 180–220
Pertubuhan Pemandu & Pengusaha Teksi
- Phone
- +60 89-776 475
Teksi Tawau
- Phone
- +60 19-537 4108
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Tawau Airport (TWU) and Semporna Jetty. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

