Cheap flights from Sandakan to Kuching from £103

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1 stop
Tue, May 26
Sandakan SDKKuching KCH
£103
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Mon, May 25
Sandakan SDKKuching KCH
£103
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Wed, May 27
Sandakan SDKKuching KCH
£105
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Wed, May 27
Sandakan SDKKuching KCH
£105
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Sun, May 24
Sandakan SDKKuching KCH
£108
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Sun, May 24
Sandakan SDKKuching KCH
£114
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Mon, May 25 – Wed, May 27
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Tue, May 26 – Thu, May 28
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£201
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Sun, May 24 – Wed, May 27
Sandakan SDKKuching KCH
£205
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Sun, May 24 – Thu, May 28
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How much do flights to Kuching cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£103

Cheapest round-trip

£200

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

AirAsia

Getting from Kuching airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus.

Kuching, the capital of Sarawak in Malaysian Borneo, is served by Kuching International Airport (KCH), located approximately 11 km south of the city center. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including taxis, ride-hailing services, public buses, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 20 to 40 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within the city.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

20-35 min

RM 30-RM 45 (fixed coupon fare; purchase at airport counter)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with fixed pricing

20-35 min

RM 18-RM 35 (varies by demand and destination)

on-demand via app (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

35-50 min

RM 1-RM 3 (cash payment on board)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-40 min

RM 0-RM 50 (complimentary or paid; check with hotel)

by arrangement (traffic dependent)

hotel guests

20-35 min

RM 50-RM 100 (fixed rate; book in advance)

by reservation (traffic dependent)

groups or families

20-35 min

RM 80-RM 200 (per day; counters at arrivals hall)

on-demand during office hours (traffic dependent)

exploring Sarawak independently

Notes:

  • Prices in MYR (approximately USD 1 = MYR 4.5); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Airport taxis use a coupon system with fixed fares purchased at the counter before departure.
  • Public bus services may have limited schedules on weekends and public holidays.
  • Grab is the most widely used ride-hailing app in Kuching; download the app before arrival.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Kuching

Depart from
Sandakan
Arrive to
Kuching International
Average flights per week
96
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Sandakan to Kuching

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
Air BorneoMWGMYYes
FireflyFFMFYNo
ScootTGWTRNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Kuching

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January28°C23°C
February29°C23°C
March29°C23°C
April30°C23°C
May31°C23°C
June31°C23°C
July31°C23°C
August31°C23°C
September31°C23°C
October30°C23°C
November29°C23°C
December29°C23°C
Hottest Month
31°C
July
Coldest month
23°C
February
Sunny days
101
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
16 May
87%
28°C24°C
23 May
75%
30°C23°C
Sunday
17 May
87%
28°C23°C
24 May
89%
31°C23°C
Monday
18 May
88%
30°C23°C
25 May
87%
29°C23°C
Tuesday
19 May
84%
32°C24°C
26 May
82%
26°C23°C
Wednesday
20 May
88%
29°C24°C
27 May
30°C23°C
Thursday
21 May
83%
25°C23°C
28 May
82%
33°C23°C
Friday
22 May
89%
28°C23°C
29 May
79%
31°C24°C
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Air Borneo, Firefly, and Scoot. Sandakan and Kuching have 96 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Sandakan?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sandakan and Kuala Lumpur, London, Kota Kinabalu, Denpasar, Singapore, Penang, Johor Bahru, Langkawi, Bali, Tawau, Gunung Mulu National Park, Bangkok, Manila, Kota Bharu, Perth, Ho Chi Minh City, Bandar Seri Begawan, Praya, Lombok, Miri, Kuala Terengganu.
What are the most popular routes to and from Kuching?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kuching and Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, London, Kota Kinabalu, Johor Bahru, Hong Kong, Manila, Denpasar, Penang, Shenzhen, Miri, Langkawi, Kota Bharu, Yogyakarta, Perth, Tawau, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta, Labuan, Java.
What airports are near Sandakan?
The main airport in Sandakan is Sandakan. It is also served by Sandakan, Tawau, Lahad Datu.
What airports are near Kuching?
The main airport in Kuching is Kuching International. It is also served by Kuching International.
Which airlines fly between Sandakan and Kuching?
Currently, you can fly between Sandakan and Kuching with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Air Borneo, Firefly, Scoot.
When’s the best time to travel between Sandakan and Kuching?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Sandakan and Kuching, 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 Sandakan and Kuching?
Traveling between Sandakan and Kuching, 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
How many airports are there near Kuching?
There are a number of airports in and around Kuching. The main one is Kuching International and other nearby airports include Kuching International.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sandakan and Kuching depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sandakan and Kuching arrive?
What time do flights between Sandakan and Kuching depart?
What time do flights between Sandakan and Kuching arrive?

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