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 0.80 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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur, Seoul, Labuan, Kuala Terengganu, Lahad Datu, Tawau, Osaka, Miri, Singapore, Tokyo, Kuching, Manila, Cebu, Puerto Princesa, Sibu, Penang, Zamboanga City, Taipei, Busan, Makassar.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Sandakan?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sandakan and Kuching, Singapore, Miri, Kuala Lumpur, Tawau, Taipei, Labuan, Kuala Terengganu, Johor Bahru, Sibu, Manila, Denpasar, Ho Chi Minh City, Bandar Seri Begawan, Sydney, Langkawi, Bintulu, Bangkok, Penang, Hong Kong.

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, Limbang, Lawas, Kudat.

Question 7

What airports are near Sandakan?

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

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan?

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Currently, you can fly between Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly.

Question 11

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 12

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 13

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, Limbang, Lawas, Kudat

Question 14

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 Tawau, Sandakan, Lahad Datu.

Question 15

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 16

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 17

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 18

What time do flights between Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan arrive?

Accepted Answer

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 one-way trip	£19
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£19
Cheapest round-trip	£36
Average round-trip	£41
Nonstop flights in May	£19 – £45

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
AirAsia	AXM	AK	Yes	Opens 240 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Malaysia Airlines	MAS	MH	Yes	No
Firefly	FFM	FY	Yes	No

Cheap flights from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan

Flights starting at £19. Choose between AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, or Firefly to find the best price.

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