Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Sandakan to Kuala Lumpur?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sandakan and Kuala Lumpur takes around 2.8 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Sandakan and Kuala Lumpur?

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The flight distance between Sandakan and Kuala Lumpur is 1847 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Sandakan and Kuala Lumpur?

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Several carriers operate flights between Sandakan and Kuala Lumpur. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Sandakan?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sandakan and Kuching, Tawau, Kota Kinabalu, Miri, Singapore, Kuala Terengganu, Denpasar, Alor Setar, Labuan, Penang, Manila, Bandar Seri Begawan, Johor Bahru, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket City, Makassar, Puerto Princesa, Kota Bharu, Lahad Datu.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Kuala Lumpur?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, Denpasar, Bangkok, Penang, Hong Kong, Manila, Sydney, Taipei, Jakarta, Kota Kinabalu, Johor Bahru, Perth, Tokyo, Auckland, Ho Chi Minh City, London, Melbourne, Langkawi, Kuching, Phuket City.

Question 6

What airports are near Sandakan?

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

Question 7

What airports are near Kuala Lumpur?

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The main airport in Kuala Lumpur is Kuala Lumpur International. It is also served by Sultan Azlan Shah, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Sandakan and Kuala Lumpur?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Sandakan and Kuala Lumpur thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Sandakan and Kuala Lumpur can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Sandakan and Kuala Lumpur?

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Currently, you can fly between Sandakan and Kuala Lumpur with AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, Scoot.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Sandakan and Kuala Lumpur?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Sandakan and Kuala Lumpur, 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.

Question 12

What flights operate between Sandakan and Kuala Lumpur?

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Traveling between Sandakan and Kuala Lumpur, 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.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Sandakan?

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

Question 14

How many airports are there near Kuala Lumpur?

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There are a number of airports in and around Kuala Lumpur. The main one is Kuala Lumpur International and other nearby airports include Sultan Azlan Shah, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah.

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

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

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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 Kuala Lumpur, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Sandakan and Kuala Lumpur depart?

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

Question 18

What time do flights between Sandakan and Kuala Lumpur arrive?

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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 Kuala Lumpur, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£54
Cheapest round-trip	£108
Average round-trip	£115
Nonstop flights in December	£54 – £4,001
Most popular airline	AirAsia

Airline	Mon 04.12	Tue 05.12	Wed 06.12	Thu 07.12	Fri 08.12	Sat 09.12	Sun 10.12
AirAsia	1	3	2	4	2	3	3
Malaysia Airlines	1	1	1	1	2	1	1
Firefly	---	---	---	---	---	1	1

Airline	Mon 11.12	Tue 12.12	Wed 13.12	Thu 14.12	Fri 15.12	Sat 16.12	Sun 17.12
AirAsia	2	4	2	4	2	3	3
Malaysia Airlines	1	1	1	1	---	1	1
Firefly	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 18.12	Tue 19.12	Wed 20.12	Thu 21.12	Fri 22.12	Sat 23.12	Sun 24.12
AirAsia	2	4	2	4	2	3	3
Malaysia Airlines	2	1	2	2	2	1	1
Firefly	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 25.12	Tue 26.12	Wed 27.12	Thu 28.12	Fri 29.12	Sat 30.12	Sun 31.12
AirAsia	2	4	2	4	2	3	3
Malaysia Airlines	2	1	1	1	2	1	2
Firefly	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
AirAsia	AXM	AK	Yes	0 0
Firefly	FFM	FY	No	No
Malaysia Airlines	MAS	MH	No	0 0
Batik Air Malaysia	MXD	OD	No	0 0
Scoot	TGW	TR	Yes	No