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How much do flights to Sandakan cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£82

Cheapest round-trip

£177

Average round-trip

£259

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

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.

Sandakan is served by Sandakan Airport (SDK), located approximately 11 km west of the city center. As the gateway to wildlife attractions like the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, this airport sees steady tourist traffic. Airport transfers to city center destinations include taxis, ride-hailing services, hotel shuttles, and rental cars. Journey times typically range from 15 to 30 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within Sandakan.

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

Depart from
Ninoy Aquino International
Arrive to
Sandakan
Average flights per week
213
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Manila to Sandakan

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
Philippine AirlinesPALPRYes
ScootTGWTRNo
Philippines AirAsiaEZDZ2No

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Sandakan

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January28°C24°C
February28°C24°C
March29°C24°C
April30°C24°C
May30°C25°C
June30°C25°C
July30°C24°C
August30°C24°C
September30°C24°C
October30°C24°C
November29°C24°C
December29°C24°C
Hottest Month
30°C
May
Coldest month
24°C
February
Sunny days
103
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
31 Oct
88%
30°C24°C
7 Nov
72%
30°C24°C
Sunday
1 Nov
79%
33°C23°C
8 Nov
69%
30°C24°C
Monday
2 Nov
76%
31°C24°C
9 Nov
82%
30°C24°C
Tuesday
3 Nov
62%
33°C23°C
10 Nov
79%
29°C24°C
Wednesday
4 Nov
66%
33°C23°C
11 Nov
89%
28°C24°C
Thursday
5 Nov
79%
30°C23°C
12 Nov
88%
28°C24°C
Friday
6 Nov
84%
29°C24°C
13 Nov
88%
29°C24°C
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Scoot, and Philippines AirAsia. Manila and Sandakan have 213 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Manila?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Manila and Cebu, Caticlan, London, Puerto Princesa, Busuanga, Palawan, El Nido, Palawan, Del Carmen, Davao, Panglao, Tagbilaran, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Tacloban, Cagayan de Oro, Bacolod, Iloilo City, Singapore, Dumaguete, Denpasar.

What are the most popular routes to and from Sandakan?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sandakan and Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Kota Kinabalu, Bali, Denpasar, Johor Bahru, Bangkok, Penang, Tawau, Langkawi, Gunung Mulu National Park, Kuching, Bandar Seri Begawan, Sibu, Borneo, Hong Kong, Sydney, Phuket City, Davao, Labuan.

What airports are near Manila?

The main airport in Manila is Ninoy Aquino International. It is also served by Ninoy Aquino International, Clark International.

What airports are near Sandakan?

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

Which airlines fly between Manila and Sandakan?

Currently, you can fly between Manila and Sandakan with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Scoot, Philippines AirAsia.

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

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What flights operate between Manila and Sandakan?

Traveling between Manila 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.

How many airports are there near Manila?

There are a number of airports in and around Manila. The main one is Ninoy Aquino International and other nearby airports include Ninoy Aquino International, Clark International

How many airports are there near Sandakan?

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

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

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