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Getting from Sandakan airport to the city center

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.

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
Kota Kinabalu International
Arrive to
Sandakan
Average flights per week
296
Flight distance
222 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Borneo to Sandakan in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

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Weekly flights: 35 totalDaily flights: 5 averageMost flights: Monday 5 flights
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Weekly flights: 35 totalDaily flights: 5 averageMost flights: Monday 5 flights
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Weekly flights: 35 totalDaily flights: 5 averageMost flights: Monday 5 flights
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Weekly flights: 35 totalDaily flights: 5 averageMost flights: Monday 5 flights

Check-in for a flight from Borneo to Sandakan

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Air BorneoMWGMYYes
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
Batik Air MalaysiaMXDODNo
Shanghai AirlinesCSHFMYes

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
114
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
12 Sep
15%
34°C23°C
19 Sep
81%
32°C24°C
Sunday
13 Sep
11%
34°C23°C
20 Sep
88%
32°C24°C
Monday
14 Sep
11%
34°C23°C
21 Sep
82%
32°C23°C
Tuesday
15 Sep
59%
34°C23°C
22 Sep
88%
30°C24°C
Wednesday
16 Sep
78%
34°C24°C
23 Sep
78%
32°C24°C
Thursday
17 Sep
85%
32°C24°C
24 Sep
81%
33°C24°C
Friday
18 Sep
85%
31°C23°C
25 Sep
87%
32°C24°C

Travel tips & how to get from Borneo to Sandakan

The cheapest price of a one-way ticket from Borneo to Sandakan is £19. Round trip fares cost between £36 at the lowest and £36 at most.
Travelers usually depart from Kota Kinabalu International, Sibu, Bintulu, Mukah, or Tanjung Manis when they travel from Borneo to Sandakan. The distance between Borneo and Sandakan is 222 km. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Air Borneo, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, and Shanghai Airlines. Borneo and Sandakan have 296 direct flights per week.

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