Cheap flights from Melbourne to Sandakan from £328

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Wed, Sep 2
Melbourne MELSandakan SDK
£328
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Thu, Sep 3
Melbourne MELSandakan SDK
£350
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Thu, Sep 3
Melbourne MELSandakan SDK
£358
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Wed, Sep 2
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£359
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How much do flights to Sandakan cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£328

Cheapest round-trip

£588

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
Melbourne
Arrive to
Sandakan
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Melbourne to Sandakan

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
ScootTGWTRNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
Virgin Australia AirlinesVOZVANo

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
113
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
29 Aug
88%
33°C23°C
5 Sep
69%
34°C24°C
Sunday
30 Aug
87%
34°C23°C
6 Sep
68%
32°C24°C
Monday
31 Aug
83%
34°C24°C
7 Sep
77%
32°C24°C
Tuesday
1 Sep
87%
34°C24°C
8 Sep
74%
35°C24°C
Wednesday
2 Sep
77%
35°C24°C
9 Sep
83%
34°C24°C
Thursday
3 Sep
88%
35°C24°C
10 Sep
91%
29°C24°C
Friday
4 Sep
78%
33°C24°C
11 Sep
91%
31°C23°C
Travelers usually depart from Melbourne, or Avalon when they travel from Melbourne to Sandakan. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Jetstar Airways, Scoot, Malaysia Airlines, and Virgin Australia Airlines. Melbourne and Sandakan have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and Sydney, London, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Bali, Adelaide, Perth, Manchester, New Delhi, Hobart, Denpasar, Kuala Lumpur, Canberra, Bangkok, Manila, Auckland, Cairns, Amritsar, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket Province.

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.

Which airports are there in Melbourne?

Melbourne is mainly served by Melbourne. But there are other airports nearby, including Avalon, Essendon, Melbourne Moorabbin Airport.

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 Melbourne and Sandakan?

Currently, you can fly between Melbourne and Sandakan with AirAsia, Jetstar Airways, Scoot, Malaysia Airlines, Virgin Australia Airlines.

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

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Melbourne 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 Melbourne and Sandakan?

Traveling between Melbourne 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 Sandakan, Tawau, Lahad Datu.

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

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