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 2.9 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.

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 Jakarta, Singapore, Bangkok, Kota Kinabalu, Auckland, Langkawi, Penang, Dhaka, Denpasar, Kuching, Dubai, Manila, Madrid, Ho Chi Minh City, Chennai, Christchurch, Sydney, Melbourne, New Delhi, Surabaya.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Sandakan?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sandakan and Kuching, Singapore, Kota Kinabalu, Miri, 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

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

What buses and trains depart from Kuala Lumpur?

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A number of bus and train companies depart from Kuala Lumpur, including KLIA Ekspress.

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

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 12

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, Malindo Air, Korean Air, Firefly.

Question 13

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 14

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 15

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 16

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 17

Is it possible to reach Kuala Lumpur by bus or train?

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Yes, Kuala Lumpur has great ground transport connections with the rest of the world. Our price graph doesn't just show prices for flights to and from Kuala Lumpur, it also shows buses and trains.

Question 18

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 19

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 20

What time do flights between Kuala Lumpur and Sandakan depart?

Accepted Answer

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 21

What time do flights between Kuala Lumpur 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	£93
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£61
Cheapest round-trip	£62
Average round-trip	£151
Nonstop flights in July	£99 – £265

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
Malindo Air	MXD	OD	Yes	No
Korean Air	KAL	KE	Yes	No
Firefly	FFM	FY	Yes	No

Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan

Flights starting at £93. Choose between AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, or Malindo Air to find the best price.

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