Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan takes around 0.78 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan?

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The flight distance between Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan is 222 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan?

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Several carriers operate flights between Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include AirAsia.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur, London, Singapore, Denpasar, Kuching, Tawau, Penang, Cebu, Gunung Mulu National Park, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Lahad Datu, Manila, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket City, Kota Bharu, Sibu, Hanoi, Taipei, Miri.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Sandakan?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sandakan and Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, 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, Labuan.

Question 6

What airports are near Kota Kinabalu?

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The main airport in Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu International. It is also served by Kota Kinabalu International, Lawas, Limbang.

Question 7

What airports are near Sandakan?

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The main airport in Sandakan is Sandakan. It is also served by Sandakan, Tawau, Lahad Datu.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan?

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Currently, you can fly between Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan with AirAsia, Air Borneo, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kota Kinabalu 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.

Question 10

What flights operate between Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan?

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Traveling between Kota Kinabalu 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.

Question 11

How many airports are there near Kota Kinabalu?

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There are a number of airports in and around Kota Kinabalu. The main one is Kota Kinabalu International and other nearby airports include Kota Kinabalu International, Lawas, Limbang

Question 12

How many airports are there near Sandakan?

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There are a number of airports in and around Sandakan. The main one is Sandakan and other nearby airports include Sandakan, Tawau, Lahad Datu.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan depart?

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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 Kota Kinabalu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan arrive?

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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.

Question 15

What time do flights between Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan depart?

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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 Kota Kinabalu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan arrive?

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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.

Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£48
Nonstop flights in August	£25 – £40
Most popular airline	AirAsia

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Airport Taxi	15-25 min	MYR 30–45 (USD 6–10); fixed fare to city center	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience and speed
Grab (ride-hailing)	15-25 min	MYR 20–35 (USD 4–8); varies with demand	on-demand (traffic dependent)	budget door-to-door service
Hotel Shuttle	15-30 min	MYR 0–50 (USD 0–11); often complimentary or included	by arrangement (traffic dependent)	hotel guests
Rental Car	15-25 min	MYR 100–200 (USD 22–44) per day	by reservation (traffic dependent)	exploring Sabah independently
Private Transfer	15-25 min	MYR 50–100 (USD 11–22); pre-booked service	by reservation (traffic dependent)	groups or families

Airline	Mon 03.08	Tue 04.08	Wed 05.08	Thu 06.08	Fri 07.08	Sat 08.08	Sun 09.08
AirAsia	6	6	6	6	6	6	6
Weekly flights: 42 total	Daily flights: 6 average	Most flights: Monday 6 flights

Airline	Mon 10.08	Tue 11.08	Wed 12.08	Thu 13.08	Fri 14.08	Sat 15.08	Sun 16.08
AirAsia	6	6	6	6	6	6	6
Weekly flights: 42 total	Daily flights: 6 average	Most flights: Monday 6 flights

Airline	Mon 17.08	Tue 18.08	Wed 19.08	Thu 20.08	Fri 21.08	Sat 22.08	Sun 23.08
AirAsia	6	6	6	6	6	6	6
Weekly flights: 42 total	Daily flights: 6 average	Most flights: Monday 6 flights

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

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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