Cheap flights from Sandakan to Puerto Princesa from £156

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2 stops
Mon, Jul 20
Sandakan SDKPuerto Princesa PPS
£156
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 22
Sandakan SDKPuerto Princesa PPS
£156
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2 stops
Fri, Jul 24
Sandakan SDKPuerto Princesa PPS
£160
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 20
Sandakan SDKPuerto Princesa PPS
£166
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2 stops
Sun, Jul 19
Sandakan SDKPuerto Princesa PPS
£166
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 22
Sandakan SDKPuerto Princesa PPS
£169
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 20 – Sat, Jul 25
Sandakan SDKPuerto Princesa PPS
£307
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Sun, Jul 19 – Sat, Jul 25
Sandakan SDKPuerto Princesa PPS
£307
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2 stops
Sun, Jul 19 – Thu, Jul 23
Sandakan SDKPuerto Princesa PPS
£308
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2 stops
Sun, Jul 19 – Thu, Jul 23
Sandakan SDKPuerto Princesa PPS
£309
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 22 – Tue, Jul 28
Sandakan SDKPuerto Princesa PPS
£311
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 22 – Mon, Jul 27
Sandakan SDKPuerto Princesa PPS
£314
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How much do flights to Puerto Princesa cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£156

Cheapest round-trip

£307

Average round-trip

£362

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

AirAsia

Getting from Puerto Princesa airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and tricycle. Best value: jeepney and multicab.

Puerto Princesa is served by Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS), located approximately 4 km northwest of the city center. As the gateway to Palawan, this airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including taxis, tricycles, jeepneys, and private transfers. Journey times are generally short due to the airport's proximity to downtown, though traffic conditions can vary during peak hours.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

10-20 min

₱150 – ₱250; fixed rate to city center; negotiate before departure

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

15-25 min

₱100 – ₱150; negotiate fare before boarding; fits 2 passengers with luggage

on-demand during daytime (traffic dependent)

budget solo travelers

20-35 min

₱15 – ₱25; cheapest option; may require short walk from main road

every 15-30 min during daytime (traffic dependent)

budget travelers with light bags

15-25 min

₱20 – ₱30; shared van service; more comfortable than jeepney

every 20-30 min during daytime (traffic dependent)

budget with more comfort

10-20 min

₱0 – ₱300; often complimentary; arrange with hotel in advance

by arrangement (traffic dependent)

hassle-free arrival

10-20 min

₱400 – ₱800; air-conditioned vehicle; book in advance

by arrangement (traffic dependent)

families and groups

Notes:

  • Prices in PHP (approximately USD 1 = PHP 56); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Tricycles and taxis operate on negotiated fares; agree on price before departure.
  • Jeepneys and multicabs may not stop directly at the airport terminal; a short walk to the main road may be required.
  • Limited public transport options available after dark; taxis and pre-arranged transfers recommended for late arrivals.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Puerto Princesa

Depart from
Sandakan
Arrive to
Puerto Princesa International
Average flights per week
83
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Sandakan to Puerto Princesa

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Cebu PacificCEB5JNo
Philippine AirlinesPALPRYes
Philippines AirAsiaEZDZ2No
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Puerto Princesa

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January28°C25°C
February28°C24°C
March29°C25°C
April30°C25°C
May30°C26°C
June30°C26°C
July29°C25°C
August29°C25°C
September29°C25°C
October29°C25°C
November29°C25°C
December28°C25°C
Hottest Month
30°C
May
Coldest month
24°C
February
Sunny days
178
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Jul
84%
30°C26°C
18 Jul
47%
30°C27°C
Sunday
12 Jul
79%
30°C25°C
19 Jul
57%
31°C27°C
Monday
13 Jul
79%
29°C25°C
20 Jul
44%
31°C27°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
73%
30°C25°C
21 Jul
67%
30°C26°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
71%
30°C25°C
22 Jul
61%
30°C27°C
Thursday
16 Jul
77%
29°C25°C
23 Jul
82%
28°C26°C
Friday
17 Jul
77%
30°C27°C
24 Jul
91%
26°C25°C
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Philippines AirAsia, and Malaysia Airlines. Sandakan and Puerto Princesa have 83 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, Kuching, Gunung Mulu National Park, Bangkok, Manila, Kota Bharu, Perth, Ho Chi Minh City, Bandar Seri Begawan, Praya, Lombok, Miri.
What are the most popular routes to and from Puerto Princesa?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Puerto Princesa and Manila, Cebu, London, Del Carmen, Singapore, Bangkok, Caticlan, Hong Kong, Angeles, Davao, Denpasar, Taipei, Panglao, Bali, Manchester, Ho Chi Minh City, Iloilo City, Tokyo, Seoul, Dumaguete.
What airports are near Sandakan?
The main airport in Sandakan is Sandakan. It is also served by Tawau, Sandakan, Lahad Datu.
What airports are near Puerto Princesa?
The main airport in Puerto Princesa is Puerto Princesa International. It is also served by Puerto Princesa International.
Which airlines fly between Sandakan and Puerto Princesa?
Currently, you can fly between Sandakan and Puerto Princesa with AirAsia, Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Philippines AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Sandakan and Puerto Princesa?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Sandakan and Puerto Princesa, 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 Puerto Princesa?
Traveling between Sandakan and Puerto Princesa, 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 Tawau, Sandakan, Lahad Datu
How many airports are there near Puerto Princesa?
There are a number of airports in and around Puerto Princesa. The main one is Puerto Princesa International and other nearby airports include Puerto Princesa International.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sandakan and Puerto Princesa depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sandakan and Puerto Princesa arrive?
What time do flights between Sandakan and Puerto Princesa depart?
What time do flights between Sandakan and Puerto Princesa arrive?

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