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?

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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 Air Borneo.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Sandakan?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sandakan and Kuala Lumpur, London, Kota Kinabalu, Denpasar, Singapore, Penang, Johor Bahru, Langkawi, Bali, Kuching, Gunung Mulu National Park, Bangkok, Manila, Kota Bharu, Perth, Ho Chi Minh City, Bandar Seri Begawan, Praya, Lombok, Miri, Kuala Terengganu.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Tawau?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Tawau and Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Johor Bahru, Penang, Miri, Hong Kong, Perth, Colombo, Kuala Terengganu, Ho Chi Minh City, Kota Bharu, New Delhi, Denpasar, Bangkok, Taipei, Makassar, Borneo, Surabaya.

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?

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

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Sandakan and Tawau?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Sandakan and Tawau with AirAsia, Air Borneo, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines.

Question 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

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 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sandakan and Tawau 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 14

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 15

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 16

What time do 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.

Cheapest one-way trip	£46
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£64
Cheapest round-trip	£91
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Nonstop flights in September	£33 – £33

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Airport Taxi	30-45 min	RM 50 – RM 70; Fixed fare from airport taxi counter (approx. USD 11–15)	On-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience with luggage
Grab (Ride-hailing)	30-45 min	RM 35 – RM 60; Varies by demand (approx. USD 8–13)	On-demand via app (traffic dependent)	cashless payment option
Public Bus	45-60 min	RM 3 – RM 5; Local bus fare (approx. USD 0.70–1.10)	Limited service, irregular schedule (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Private Transfer	30-40 min	RM 80 – RM 150; Pre-booked service (approx. USD 17–32)	Pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups or families
Rental Car	30-45 min	RM 100 – RM 200; Per day rate (approx. USD 22–43)	Subject to availability (traffic dependent)	flexibility and exploration

Airline	Mon 21.09	Tue 22.09	Wed 23.09	Thu 24.09	Fri 25.09	Sat 26.09	Sun 27.09
Air Borneo	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 7 total	Daily flights: 1 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 28.09	Tue 29.09	Wed 30.09	Thu 01.10	Fri 02.10	Sat 03.10	Sun 04.10
Air Borneo	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 7 total	Daily flights: 1 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 05.10	Tue 06.10	Wed 07.10	Thu 08.10	Fri 09.10	Sat 10.10	Sun 11.10
Air Borneo	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 7 total	Daily flights: 1 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No
Air Borneo	MWG	MY	Yes
Batik Air Malaysia	MXD	OD	No
Malaysia Airlines	MAS	MH	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	29°C	24°C
February	29°C	23°C
March	29°C	23°C
April	29°C	24°C
May	30°C	24°C
June	29°C	24°C
July	29°C	24°C
August	29°C	24°C
September	29°C	24°C
October	29°C	24°C
November	29°C	24°C
December	29°C	24°C

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