Cheap flights from Hanoi to Sandakan from £198

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1 stop
Thu, Jun 4
Hanoi HANSandakan SDK
£198
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Fri, Jun 5
Hanoi HANSandakan SDK
£211
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Thu, Jun 4
Hanoi HANSandakan SDK
£216
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Wed, Jun 3
Hanoi HANSandakan SDK
£218
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Fri, Jun 5
Hanoi HANSandakan SDK
£223
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£227
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£356
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Thu, Jun 4 – Mon, Jun 8
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£357
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Thu, Jun 4 – Sun, Jun 7
Hanoi HANSandakan SDK
£369
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Thu, Jun 4 – Sat, Jun 6
Hanoi HANSandakan SDK
£375
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Thu, Jun 4 – Mon, Jun 8
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£376
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How much do flights to Sandakan cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£198

Cheapest round-trip

£356

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
Noi Bai International
Arrive to
Sandakan
Average flights per week
247
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Hanoi to Sandakan

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
VietJet AirVJCVJYes
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes
Vietnam AirlinesHVNVNYes

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
9 May
86%
32°C25°C
16 May
77%
31°C26°C
Sunday
10 May
89%
32°C25°C
17 May
31°C25°C
Monday
11 May
82%
32°C25°C
18 May
31°C25°C
Tuesday
12 May
87%
30°C25°C
19 May
86%
31°C26°C
Wednesday
13 May
88%
31°C25°C
20 May
79%
31°C25°C
Thursday
14 May
76%
31°C26°C
21 May
33°C25°C
Friday
15 May
88%
31°C25°C
22 May
69%
32°C24°C
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, VietJet Air, China Southern Airlines, and Vietnam Airlines. Hanoi and Sandakan have 247 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Hanoi?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Hanoi and Da Nang, London, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Manila, Bali, Chiang Mai, Phuket City, Phú Quốc, Phuket Province, Siem Reap, Singapore, Manchester, Denpasar, Nha Trang, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, Hue, Surat Thani Province, Sydney.
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 Hanoi?
The main airport in Hanoi is Noi Bai International. It is also served by Noi Bai International, Cat Bi International, Thanh Hoa Tho Xuan, Van Don International Airport.
What airports are near Sandakan?
The main airport in Sandakan is Sandakan. It is also served by Sandakan, Tawau, Lahad Datu.
Which airlines fly between Hanoi and Sandakan?
Currently, you can fly between Hanoi and Sandakan with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, VietJet Air, China Southern Airlines, Vietnam Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Hanoi and Sandakan?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Hanoi 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 Hanoi and Sandakan?
Traveling between Hanoi 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 Hanoi?
There are a number of airports in and around Hanoi. The main one is Noi Bai International and other nearby airports include Noi Bai International, Cat Bi International, Thanh Hoa Tho Xuan, Van Don International Airport
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 Sandakan, Tawau, Lahad Datu.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Hanoi and Sandakan depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Hanoi and Sandakan arrive?
What time do flights between Hanoi and Sandakan depart?
What time do flights between Hanoi and Sandakan arrive?

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