Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Sandakan to Tawau?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sandakan and Tawau takes around 0.67 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Sandakan and Tawau?

Accepted Answer

The flight distance between Sandakan and Tawau is 176 km.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Sandakan and Tawau. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Malaysia Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Sandakan?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sandakan and Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, Miri, Kuala Lumpur, 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 Tawau?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Tawau and Kuala Lumpur, Kuching, Hong Kong, Miri, Kota Kinabalu, Singapore, Taipei, Johor Bahru, Penang, Bangkok, Labuan, Bintulu, Kuala Terengganu, Tarakan, North Kalimantan, Manila, Perth, Bandar Seri Begawan, Praya, Lombok, Sibu, Kota Bharu.

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 Tawau?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Sandakan and Tawau thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Sandakan and Tawau 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 Tawau?

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Currently, you can fly between Sandakan and Tawau with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, MYAirline.

Question 11

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Sandakan and Tawau, 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 Tawau?

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Traveling between Sandakan and Tawau, 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?

Accepted Answer

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 Tawau?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

What time do flights between Sandakan and Tawau depart?

Accepted Answer

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 Tawau arrive?

Accepted Answer

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

Cheapest one-way trip	£30
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£33
Cheapest round-trip	£48
Average round-trip	£87
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
AirAsia	AXM	AK	Yes	0 0
Malaysia Airlines	MAS	MH	No	0 0
MYAirline	MYM	Z9	No	No

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Flights starting at £21. Choose between AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, or MYAirline to find the best price.

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