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3 stops
Sat, May 2
Auckland AKLSandakan SDK
£345
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Sat, May 2
Auckland AKLSandakan SDK
£345
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3 stops
Tue, Apr 28
Auckland AKLSandakan SDK
£354
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2 stops
Tue, Apr 28
Auckland AKLSandakan SDK
£355
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2 stops
Tue, Apr 28
Auckland AKLSandakan SDK
£380
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2 stops
Fri, May 1
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3 stops
Sat, May 2 – Thu, May 7
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Sat, May 2 – Thu, May 7
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£700
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3 stops
Sat, May 2 – Wed, May 6
Auckland AKLSandakan SDK
£703
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3 stops
Sat, May 2 – Thu, May 7
Auckland AKLSandakan SDK
£720
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2 stops
Fri, May 1 – Tue, May 5
Auckland AKLSandakan SDK
£725
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Fri, May 1 – Thu, May 7
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How much do flights to Sandakan cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£345

Cheapest round-trip

£700

Average round-trip

£806

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

AirAsia

Getting from Sandakan airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Budget travelers often choose airport shuttle buses.

Sandakan is served by Sandakan Airport (SDK), located approximately 11 km west of the city center. As the gateway to wildlife attractions like the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, this airport sees steady tourist traffic. Airport transfers to city center destinations include taxis, ride-hailing services, hotel shuttles, and rental cars. Journey times typically range from 15 to 30 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within Sandakan.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-25 min

RM 30-RM 45 (MYR 30–45 (USD 6–10); fixed fare to city center)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and speed

15-25 min

RM 20-RM 35 (MYR 20–35 (USD 4–8); varies with demand)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

budget door-to-door service

15-30 min

RM 0-RM 50 (MYR 0–50 (USD 0–11); often complimentary or included)

by arrangement (traffic dependent)

hotel guests

15-25 min

RM 100-RM 200 (MYR 100–200 (USD 22–44) per day)

by reservation (traffic dependent)

exploring Sabah independently

15-25 min

RM 50-RM 100 (MYR 50–100 (USD 11–22); pre-booked service)

by reservation (traffic dependent)

groups or families

Notes:

  • Prices in MYR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Sandakan Airport is a small regional airport with limited public transport options.
  • Taxi fares are typically fixed from the airport; confirm the price before departure.
  • Grab availability may be limited during off-peak hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Sandakan

Depart from
Auckland
Arrive to
Sandakan
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Auckland to Sandakan

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
QantasQFAQFNo
ScootTGWTRNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Sandakan

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January28°C24°C
February28°C24°C
March29°C24°C
April30°C24°C
May30°C25°C
June30°C25°C
July30°C24°C
August30°C24°C
September30°C24°C
October30°C24°C
November29°C24°C
December29°C24°C
Hottest Month
30°C
May
Coldest month
24°C
February
Sunny days
108
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Apr
89%
31°C24°C
18 Apr
31°C24°C
Sunday
12 Apr
89%
31°C24°C
19 Apr
31°C24°C
Monday
13 Apr
30°C24°C
20 Apr
31°C25°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
85%
31°C25°C
21 Apr
31°C24°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
31°C25°C
22 Apr
75%
32°C23°C
Thursday
16 Apr
31°C26°C
23 Apr
83%
31°C24°C
Friday
17 Apr
31°C24°C
24 Apr
32°C24°C
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Jetstar Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas, and Scoot. Auckland and Sandakan have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Auckland?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Auckland and Queenstown, London, Christchurch, Sydney, Nadi, Wellington, Melbourne, Brisbane, Bali, Nelson, Dunedin, Bangkok, Gold Coast, Perth, Apia, Cairns, New Delhi, Manila, Denpasar, Whakatane.
What are the most popular routes to and from Sandakan?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sandakan and Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Kota Kinabalu, Bali, Denpasar, Johor Bahru, Bangkok, Penang, Tawau, Langkawi, Gunung Mulu National Park, Kuching, Manila, Bandar Seri Begawan, Sibu, Borneo, Hong Kong, Sydney, Phuket City, Davao.
What airports are near Auckland?
The main airport in Auckland is Auckland. It is also served by Auckland, Rotorua Regional, Tauranga, Hamilton, Whangarei, Kerikeri, Taupo, Whakatane.
What airports are near Sandakan?
The main airport in Sandakan is Sandakan. It is also served by Tawau, Sandakan, Lahad Datu.
Which airlines fly between Auckland and Sandakan?
Currently, you can fly between Auckland and Sandakan with AirAsia, Jetstar Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas, Scoot.
When’s the best time to travel between Auckland and Sandakan?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Auckland 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.
What flights operate between Auckland and Sandakan?
Traveling between Auckland 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.
How many airports are there near Auckland?
There are a number of airports in and around Auckland. The main one is Auckland and other nearby airports include Auckland, Rotorua Regional, Tauranga, Hamilton, Whangarei, Kerikeri, Taupo, Whakatane
How many airports are there near Sandakan?
There are a number of airports in and around Sandakan. The main one is Sandakan and other nearby airports include Tawau, Sandakan, Lahad Datu.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Auckland and Sandakan depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Auckland and Sandakan arrive?
What time do flights between Auckland and Sandakan depart?
What time do flights between Auckland and Sandakan arrive?

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