Cheap flights from Beijing to Sandakan from £177

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Mon, Jul 27
Beijing PKXSandakan SDK
£177
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Tue, Jul 21
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£181
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Mon, Jul 27
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Mon, Jul 27 – Fri, Jul 31
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£371
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Mon, Jul 27 – Fri, Jul 31
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How much do flights to Sandakan cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£177

Cheapest round-trip

£365

Average round-trip

£410

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

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

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and speed

15-25 min

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

on-demand (traffic dependent)

budget door-to-door service

15-30 min

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

by arrangement (traffic dependent)

hotel guests

15-25 min

MYR 100–200 (USD 22–44) per day

by reservation (traffic dependent)

exploring Sabah independently

15-25 min

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
Beijing Capital International
Arrive to
Sandakan
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Beijing to Sandakan

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Hainan AirlinesCHHHUYes
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo

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
109
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Jul
70%
32°C24°C
18 Jul
84%
32°C25°C
Sunday
12 Jul
81%
31°C24°C
19 Jul
78%
33°C25°C
Monday
13 Jul
65%
31°C24°C
20 Jul
83%
31°C25°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
71%
33°C24°C
21 Jul
60%
33°C24°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
73%
31°C24°C
22 Jul
70%
32°C24°C
Thursday
16 Jul
78%
33°C24°C
23 Jul
67%
27°C24°C
Friday
17 Jul
79%
34°C25°C
24 Jul
16%
29°C24°C
Travelers usually depart from Beijing Capital International, or Beijing Daxing International Airport when they travel from Beijing to Sandakan. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and Malaysia Airlines. Beijing and Sandakan have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Beijing?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Beijing and London, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Manchester, Bangkok, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Seoul, Xi'an, Chengdu, Tokyo, Hanoi, Kuala Lumpur, Hangzhou, Sydney, Istanbul, New York, Chongqing, Ulaanbaatar, Qingdao.
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.
Which airports are there in Beijing?
Beijing is mainly served by Beijing Capital International. But there are other airports nearby, including Beijing Daxing International Airport, Beijing Nanyuan.
What airports are near Beijing?
The main airport in Beijing is Beijing Capital International. It is also served by Tianjin Binhai International, Shijiazhuang Zhengding International, Tangshan Sannühe, Zhangjiakou Ningyuan, Chengde Puning, Qinhuangdao Beidaihe.
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 Beijing and Sandakan?
Currently, you can fly between Beijing and Sandakan with AirAsia, Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Malaysia Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Beijing and Sandakan?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Beijing 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 Beijing and Sandakan?
Traveling between Beijing 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 Beijing?
There are a number of airports in and around Beijing. The main one is Beijing Capital International and other nearby airports include Tianjin Binhai International, Shijiazhuang Zhengding International, Tangshan Sannühe, Zhangjiakou Ningyuan, Chengde Puning, Qinhuangdao Beidaihe
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What time do flights between Beijing and Sandakan depart?
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