Cheap flights from Riga to Sandakan from £396

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3 stops
Thu, Apr 23
Riga RIXSandakan SDK
£396
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Thu, Apr 23
Riga RIXSandakan SDK
£396
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2 stops
Tue, Apr 21
Riga RIXSandakan SDK
£407
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Mon, Apr 20
Riga RIXSandakan SDK
£423
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3 stops
Fri, Apr 17
Riga RIXSandakan SDK
£484
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Wed, Apr 22 – Wed, Apr 29
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£994
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Wed, Apr 22 – Tue, Apr 28
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£995
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Wed, Apr 22 – Wed, Apr 29
Riga RIXSandakan SDK
£1,001
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Wed, Apr 22 – Wed, Apr 29
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Wed, Apr 22 – Tue, Apr 28
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How much do flights to Sandakan cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£396

Cheapest round-trip

£994

Average round-trip

£1,186

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

RM 30-RM 45 (MYR 30–45 (USD 6–10); fixed fare to city center)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and speed

15-25 min

RM 20-RM 35 (MYR 20–35 (USD 4–8); varies with demand)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

budget door-to-door service

15-30 min

RM 0-RM 50 (MYR 0–50 (USD 0–11); often complimentary or included)

by arrangement (traffic dependent)

hotel guests

15-25 min

RM 100-RM 200 (MYR 100–200 (USD 22–44) per day)

by reservation (traffic dependent)

exploring Sabah independently

15-25 min

RM 50-RM 100 (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
Riga International
Arrive to
Sandakan
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Riga to Sandakan

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
airBalticBTIBTNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
RyanairRYRFRNo

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
108
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Apr
89%
31°C24°C
18 Apr
31°C24°C
Sunday
12 Apr
89%
31°C24°C
19 Apr
31°C24°C
Monday
13 Apr
30°C24°C
20 Apr
31°C25°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
85%
31°C25°C
21 Apr
31°C24°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
31°C25°C
22 Apr
75%
32°C23°C
Thursday
16 Apr
31°C26°C
23 Apr
83%
31°C24°C
Friday
17 Apr
31°C24°C
24 Apr
32°C24°C
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Turkish Airlines, airBaltic, Malaysia Airlines, and Ryanair. Riga and Sandakan have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Riga?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Riga and London, Copenhagen, Manchester, Stockholm, Oslo, Amsterdam, Alicante, Edinburgh, Kutaisi, Helsinki, Reykjavik, Geneva, Tenerife, Warsaw, Tashkent, Liverpool, Aberdeen, Bristol, Athens, Bergen.
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 Riga?
The main airport in Riga is Riga International. It is also served by Riga International, Kaunas, Tartu.
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 Riga and Sandakan?
Currently, you can fly between Riga and Sandakan with AirAsia, Turkish Airlines, airBaltic, Malaysia Airlines, Ryanair.
When’s the best time to travel between Riga and Sandakan?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Riga 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 Riga and Sandakan?
Traveling between Riga 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 Riga?
There are a number of airports in and around Riga. The main one is Riga International and other nearby airports include Riga International, Kaunas, Tartu
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 Riga and Sandakan depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Riga and Sandakan arrive?
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What time do flights between Riga and Sandakan arrive?

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