Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Tawau to Sandakan?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tawau and Sandakan takes around 0.67 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Tawau and Sandakan?

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The flight distance between Tawau and Sandakan is 176 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Tawau and Sandakan?

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Several carriers operate flights between Tawau and Sandakan. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Malaysia Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Tawau?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Tawau and Kuching, Kuala Lumpur, Miri, Kota Kinabalu, Penang, Taipei, Kuala Terengganu, Singapore, Johor Bahru, Makassar, Labuan, Hong Kong, Kota Bharu, Puerto Princesa, Denpasar, Kuantan, Tarakan, North Kalimantan, Fukuoka, Bangkok, Manila.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Sandakan?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sandakan and Kuching, Singapore, Kota Kinabalu, Miri, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, Labuan, Kuala Terengganu, Johor Bahru, Sibu, Manila, Denpasar, Ho Chi Minh City, Bandar Seri Begawan, Sydney, Langkawi, Bintulu, Bangkok, Penang, Hong Kong.

Question 6

What airports are near Tawau?

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The main airport in Tawau is Tawau. It is also served by Tawau, Lahad Datu.

Question 7

What airports are near Sandakan?

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The main airport in Sandakan is Sandakan. It is also served by Tawau, Sandakan, Lahad Datu.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Tawau and Sandakan?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Tawau and Sandakan thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Tawau and Sandakan can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Tawau and Sandakan?

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Currently, you can fly between Tawau and Sandakan with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, Batik Air Malaysia.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Tawau and Sandakan?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Tawau and Sandakan, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between Tawau and Sandakan?

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Traveling between Tawau and Sandakan, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Tawau?

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There are a number of airports in and around Tawau. The main one is Tawau and other nearby airports include Tawau, Lahad Datu

Question 14

How many airports are there near Sandakan?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Sandakan. The main one is Sandakan and other nearby airports include Tawau, Sandakan, Lahad Datu.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Tawau and Sandakan depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Tawau, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Tawau and Sandakan arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Sandakan, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Tawau and Sandakan depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Tawau, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Tawau and Sandakan arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Sandakan, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£25
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£25
Cheapest round-trip	£50
Average round-trip	£59
Nonstop flights in June	£20 – £29

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No	0 0
Malaysia Airlines	MAS	MH	No	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Firefly	FFM	FY	No	No
Batik Air Malaysia	MXD	OD	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	28°C	24°C
February	28°C	24°C
March	29°C	24°C
April	30°C	24°C
May	30°C	25°C
June	30°C	25°C
July	30°C	24°C
August	30°C	24°C
September	30°C	24°C
October	30°C	24°C
November	29°C	24°C
December	29°C	24°C

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