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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

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
27 Jun
77%
32°C24°C
4 Jul
83%
29°C24°C
Sunday
28 Jun
78%
33°C25°C
5 Jul
67%
31°C24°C
Monday
29 Jun
76%
32°C24°C
6 Jul
74%
30°C25°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
78%
31°C24°C
7 Jul
65%
30°C25°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
77%
32°C24°C
8 Jul
48%
32°C25°C
Thursday
2 Jul
63%
30°C24°C
9 Jul
45%
32°C25°C
Friday
3 Jul
72%
31°C24°C
10 Jul
63%
32°C25°C

Frequently asked questions

What airports are near Kochi?
The main airport in Kochi is Cochin International. It is also served by Cochin International, Trivandrum International, Calicut International, Coimbatore International.
What airports are near Sandakan?
The main airport in Sandakan is Sandakan. It is also served by Sandakan, Tawau, Lahad Datu.
When’s the best time to travel between Kochi and Sandakan?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kochi 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 Kochi and Sandakan?
Traveling between Kochi 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 Kochi?
There are a number of airports in and around Kochi. The main one is Cochin International and other nearby airports include Cochin International, Trivandrum International, Calicut International, Coimbatore International
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 Kochi and Sandakan depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Kochi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kochi and Sandakan arrive?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Sandakan, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.
What time do flights between Kochi and Sandakan depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Kochi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do flights between Kochi and Sandakan arrive?

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