Cheap flights from Phú Quốc to Sandakan from £167

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Fri, Jun 12
Phú Quốc PQCSandakan SDK
£167
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Thu, Jun 11
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Fri, Jun 12
Phú Quốc PQCSandakan SDK
£168
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Mon, Jun 15
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£171
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Wed, Jun 10
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How much do flights to Sandakan cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£167

Cheapest round-trip

£321

Average round-trip

£390

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
Phu Quoc International Airport
Arrive to
Sandakan
Average flights per week
195
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Phú Quốc to Sandakan

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
VietJet AirVJCVJYes
Vietnam AirlinesHVNVNYes
ScootTGWTRNo

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
109
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
30 May
89%
33°C24°C
6 Jun
33°C25°C
Sunday
31 May
86%
31°C25°C
7 Jun
83%
32°C25°C
Monday
1 Jun
88%
32°C25°C
8 Jun
84%
33°C25°C
Tuesday
2 Jun
89%
33°C25°C
9 Jun
89%
30°C25°C
Wednesday
3 Jun
86%
32°C25°C
10 Jun
80%
33°C24°C
Thursday
4 Jun
52%
31°C25°C
11 Jun
80%
33°C25°C
Friday
5 Jun
32°C26°C
12 Jun
85%
31°C25°C
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines, and Scoot. Phú Quốc and Sandakan have 195 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Phú Quốc?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Phú Quốc and Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok, Hanoi, London, Da Nang, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Bali, Singapore, Nha Trang, Manila, Siem Reap, Seoul, Taipei, Perth, Phnom Penh, Denpasar, Chiang Mai, 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 Phú Quốc?
The main airport in Phú Quốc is Phu Quoc International Airport. It is also served by Phu Quoc International 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 Phú Quốc and Sandakan?
Currently, you can fly between Phú Quốc and Sandakan with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines, Scoot.
When’s the best time to travel between Phú Quốc and Sandakan?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Phú Quốc 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 Phú Quốc and Sandakan?
Traveling between Phú Quốc 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 Phú Quốc?
There are a number of airports in and around Phú Quốc. The main one is Phu Quoc International Airport and other nearby airports include Phu Quoc International Airport
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 Phú Quốc and Sandakan depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Phú Quốc and Sandakan arrive?
What time do flights between Phú Quốc and Sandakan depart?
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