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How much do flights to Sandakan cost?
Cheapest nonstop round-trip | £36 |
|---|---|
Nonstop flights in September | £22 – £30 |
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.
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
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 21.09 | Tue 22.09 | Wed 23.09 | Thu 24.09 | Fri 25.09 | Sat 26.09 | Sun 27.09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Weekly flights: 35 total | Daily flights: 5 average | Most flights: Monday 5 flights |
| Airline | Mon 28.09 | Tue 29.09 | Wed 30.09 | Thu 01.10 | Fri 02.10 | Sat 03.10 | Sun 04.10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Weekly flights: 35 total | Daily flights: 5 average | Most flights: Monday 5 flights |
| Airline | Mon 05.10 | Tue 06.10 | Wed 07.10 | Thu 08.10 | Fri 09.10 | Sat 10.10 | Sun 11.10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Weekly flights: 35 total | Daily flights: 5 average | Most flights: Monday 5 flights |
| Airline | Mon 12.10 | Tue 13.10 | Wed 14.10 | Thu 15.10 | Fri 16.10 | Sat 17.10 | Sun 18.10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Weekly flights: 35 total | Daily flights: 5 average | Most flights: Monday 5 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| AirAsia | AXM | AK | No |
| Air Borneo | MWG | MY | Yes |
| Malaysia Airlines | MAS | MH | No |
| Batik Air Malaysia | MXD | OD | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Sandakan
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 28°C | 24°C |
| February | 28°C | 24°C |
| March | 29°C | 24°C |
| April | 30°C | 24°C |
| May | 30°C | 25°C |
| June | 30°C | 25°C |
| July | 30°C | 24°C |
| August | 30°C | 24°C |
| September | 30°C | 24°C |
| October | 30°C | 24°C |
| November | 29°C | 24°C |
| December | 29°C | 24°C |
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