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Fri, Oct 30
Medan KNOSandakan SDK
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Mon, Nov 2
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Tue, Oct 27 – Fri, Oct 30
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How much do flights to Sandakan cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£82

Cheapest round-trip

£165

Average round-trip

£176

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
Kualanamu International
Arrive to
Sandakan
Average flights per week
170
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Medan to Sandakan

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Indonesia AirAsiaAWQQZNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
Batik AirBTKIDYes
Batik Air MalaysiaMXDODNo

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
10 Oct
91%
31°C24°C
17 Oct
87%
30°C23°C
Sunday
11 Oct
88%
29°C24°C
18 Oct
90%
30°C24°C
Monday
12 Oct
87%
32°C24°C
19 Oct
87%
30°C23°C
Tuesday
13 Oct
75%
32°C23°C
20 Oct
90%
29°C23°C
Wednesday
14 Oct
63%
34°C23°C
21 Oct
59%
32°C23°C
Thursday
15 Oct
78%
30°C24°C
22 Oct
83%
31°C23°C
Friday
16 Oct
83%
30°C24°C
23 Oct
80%
31°C23°C

Travel tips & how to get from Medan to Sandakan

The cheapest price of a one-way ticket from Medan to Sandakan is £68. Round trip fares cost between £164 at the lowest and £220 at most.
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Indonesia AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air, and Batik Air Malaysia. Medan and Sandakan have 170 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Medan?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Medan and Kuala Lumpur, Denpasar, Jakarta, Singapore, Bangkok, London, Penang, Phuket City, Johor Bahru, Gunungsitoli, Surabaya, Langkawi, Yogyakarta, Labuan Bajo, Banda Aceh, Melbourne, Batam, Hanoi, Manila, Krabi.

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, Manila, Bandar Seri Begawan, Sibu, Borneo, Hong Kong, Sydney, Phuket City, Davao.

What airports are near Sandakan?

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

Which airlines fly between Medan and Sandakan?

Currently, you can fly between Medan and Sandakan with AirAsia, Indonesia AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air, Batik Air Malaysia.

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

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

What flights operate between Medan and Sandakan?

Traveling between Medan 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 Sandakan?

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

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

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

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

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.

What time do flights between Medan and Sandakan depart?

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