Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kuala Lumpur and Sandakan takes around 2.8 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Kuala Lumpur and Sandakan?

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The flight distance between Kuala Lumpur and Sandakan is 1847 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Kuala Lumpur and Sandakan?

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Several carriers operate flights between Kuala Lumpur and Sandakan. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Kuala Lumpur?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kuala Lumpur and London, Singapore, Denpasar, Bali, Bangkok, Langkawi, Phuket City, Phuket Province, Penang, Manila, Jakarta, Kota Kinabalu, Ho Chi Minh City, Perth, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Kuching, Johor Bahru, Dubai, Da Nang.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Sandakan?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sandakan and Singapore, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Bali, Denpasar, Penang, Bangkok, Johor Bahru, Manila, Tawau, Gunung Mulu National Park, Miri, Hong Kong, Borneo, Sibu, Taipei, Langkawi, Melbourne, Brisbane, Seoul.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Kuala Lumpur?

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Kuala Lumpur is mainly served by Kuala Lumpur International. But there are other airports nearby, including Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah.

Question 7

What airports are near Kuala Lumpur?

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The main airport in Kuala Lumpur is Kuala Lumpur International. It is also served by Sultan Azlan Shah, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Malacca International.

Question 8

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 9

Which airlines fly between Kuala Lumpur and Sandakan?

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Currently, you can fly between Kuala Lumpur and Sandakan with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly, China Southern Airlines.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between Kuala Lumpur and Sandakan?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kuala Lumpur 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 11

What flights operate between Kuala Lumpur and Sandakan?

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Traveling between Kuala Lumpur 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 12

How many airports are there near Kuala Lumpur?

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There are a number of airports in and around Kuala Lumpur. The main one is Kuala Lumpur International and other nearby airports include Sultan Azlan Shah, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Malacca International

Question 13

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 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kuala Lumpur 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 16

What time do flights between Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Kuala Lumpur 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 one-way trip	£34
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£55
Cheapest round-trip	£58
Average round-trip	£62
Nonstop flights in July	£32 – £99

Airline	Mon 30.06	Tue 01.07	Wed 02.07	Thu 03.07	Fri 04.07	Sat 05.07	Sun 06.07
AirAsia	---	---	---	1	3	4	3
Malaysia Airlines	---	---	---	---	2	1	1
Batik Air Malaysia	---	---	---	---	1	---	1
Weekly flights: 17 total	Daily flights: 2.43 average	Most flights: Saturday 4 flights

Airline	Mon 07.07	Tue 08.07	Wed 09.07	Thu 10.07	Fri 11.07	Sat 12.07	Sun 13.07
AirAsia	3	4	3	4	3	4	3
Malaysia Airlines	2	1	2	1	2	1	1
Batik Air Malaysia	1	---	1	1	1	---	1
Weekly flights: 39 total	Daily flights: 5.57 average	Most flights: Tuesday 4 flights

Airline	Mon 14.07	Tue 15.07	Wed 16.07	Thu 17.07	Fri 18.07	Sat 19.07	Sun 20.07
AirAsia	3	4	3	4	3	4	3
Malaysia Airlines	2	1	2	1	2	1	1
Batik Air Malaysia	---	1	1	1	1	---	1
Weekly flights: 39 total	Daily flights: 5.57 average	Most flights: Tuesday 4 flights

Airline	Mon 21.07	Tue 22.07	Wed 23.07	Thu 24.07	Fri 25.07	Sat 26.07	Sun 27.07
AirAsia	3	4	3	4	3	4	3
Malaysia Airlines	2	1	2	1	2	1	1
Batik Air Malaysia	1	1	---	1	1	---	1
Weekly flights: 39 total	Daily flights: 5.57 average	Most flights: Tuesday 4 flights

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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

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No
Malaysia Airlines	MAS	MH	No
Batik Air Malaysia	MXD	OD	No
Firefly	FFM	FY	No
China Southern Airlines	CSN	CZ	Yes