Tawau to Hong Kong (TWU–HKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
TWU–HKG had nonstop service from Harbor Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,275 miles in 3h 20m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB Harbor Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Hong Kong from Tawau
| Metric | TWU→HKG | BKI→HKG |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from TWU | – | 181 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 4 |
| Weekly flights | – | 22 |
| Flight time | 3h 20m | 2h 50m |
Travel Essentials
TWU: +08 · HKG: HKT
When it's 6:00 PM in Tawau, it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong.
Malaysian passport holders enter Hong Kong visa-free for up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 1 month beyond the intended stay. Hong Kong is a separate immigration zone from mainland China, so a Chinese visa is not required or used here.
Airport Express runs to Hong Kong Station (Central) in 24 minutes for HK$115, departing every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:02am. Octopus card discounts apply. Passengers can check bags in at the airport and retrieve them at Hong Kong or Kowloon Station.Taxis to Kowloon cost HK$250–350; to Hong Kong Island, HK$350–450. Ferry services connect to Macau (1 hr, HK$175–220) and Guangzhou/Shenzhen. The Ferry Terminal is in the airport building; no need to leave the terminal. Buses are slower but serve districts not near the MTR.
Subtropical monsoon climate. Typhoon season (June–October) is the primary disruption risk. The airport operates a T1/T3/T8 signal system and closes for Category T8 or above. Typhoons can arrive with 24–48 hours warning and typically pass in 12–24 hours. Check signals before departure during this window.
Winters are mild and mostly dry (12–20°C), ideal for flying. Spring brings fog and low cloud (March–April) that reduces runway visibility. Summer heat and humidity (30–34°C) are moderated at the airport by its coastal location on Lantau Island.
TWU–HKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TWU to HKG
Tawau Airport (TWU) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) had nonstop service from Harbor Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
TWU to HKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TWU to HKG is about 3 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,275 miles (2,052 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur and Guangzhou Baiyun. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kota Kinabalu (BKI).