Cheap flights from Bangkok to Sandakan from £96

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Sat, Mar 21
Bangkok DMKSandakan SDK
£96
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Sat, Mar 21
Bangkok DMKSandakan SDK
£111
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Wed, Mar 18
Bangkok DMKSandakan SDK
£128
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Sat, Mar 21
Bangkok DMKSandakan SDK
£135
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Sat, Mar 21
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Sat, Mar 21 – Tue, Mar 24
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Sat, Mar 21 – Wed, Mar 25
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£217
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Sat, Mar 21 – Mon, Mar 23
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Wed, Mar 18 – Sat, Mar 21
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How much do flights to Sandakan cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£96

Cheapest round-trip

£215

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
Suvarnabhumi
Arrive to
Sandakan
Average flights per week
287
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Bangkok to Sandakan

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
ScootTGWTRNo
Thai AirAsiaAIQFDNo
Batik Air MalaysiaMXDODNo

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
7 Mar
91%
29°C24°C
14 Mar
78%
27°C24°C
Sunday
8 Mar
89%
29°C24°C
15 Mar
86%
27°C24°C
Monday
9 Mar
88%
29°C24°C
16 Mar
87%
28°C24°C
Tuesday
10 Mar
85%
27°C24°C
17 Mar
89%
27°C24°C
Wednesday
11 Mar
67%
24°C24°C
18 Mar
29°C24°C
Thursday
12 Mar
61%
25°C23°C
19 Mar
73%
29°C24°C
Friday
13 Mar
84%
28°C24°C
20 Mar
83%
28°C24°C
Travelers usually depart from Suvarnabhumi, or Don Mueang International when they travel from Bangkok to Sandakan. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Scoot, Thai AirAsia, and Batik Air Malaysia. Bangkok and Sandakan have 287 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Bangkok?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Bangkok and London, Phuket City, Phuket Province, Chiang Mai, Krabi, Ho Chi Minh City, Bali, Manila, Hanoi, Denpasar, Singapore, Manchester, Surat Thani Province, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, Phnom Penh, Da Nang, Hong Kong, Siem Reap, Chiang Rai Province.
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, Penang, Tawau, Langkawi, Gunung Mulu National Park, Kuching, Manila, Bandar Seri Begawan, Sibu, Borneo, Hong Kong, Sydney, Phuket City, Davao, Labuan.
Which airports are there in Bangkok?
Bangkok is mainly served by Suvarnabhumi. But there are other airports nearby, including Don Mueang International.
What airports are near Bangkok?
The main airport in Bangkok is Suvarnabhumi. It is also served by U-Tapao International, Hua Hin.
What airports are near Sandakan?
The main airport in Sandakan is Sandakan. It is also served by Sandakan, Tawau.
Which airlines fly between Bangkok and Sandakan?
Currently, you can fly between Bangkok and Sandakan with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Scoot, Thai AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia.
When’s the best time to travel between Bangkok and Sandakan?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Bangkok 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 Bangkok and Sandakan?
Traveling between Bangkok 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 Bangkok?
There are a number of airports in and around Bangkok. The main one is Suvarnabhumi and other nearby airports include U-Tapao International, Hua Hin
How many airports are there near Sandakan?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Bangkok and Sandakan depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Bangkok and Sandakan arrive?
What time do flights between Bangkok and Sandakan depart?
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