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Mon, Mar 2
Singapore SINSandakan SDK
£65
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Thu, Mar 5
Singapore SINSandakan SDK
£66
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Wed, Mar 4
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Sun, Mar 1
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Fri, Mar 6
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Mon, Mar 2 – Fri, Mar 6
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Mon, Mar 2 – Wed, Mar 4
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Sat, Mar 7 – Wed, Mar 11
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Mon, Mar 2 – Fri, Mar 6
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Tue, Mar 3 – Sat, Mar 7
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How much do flights to Sandakan cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£65

Cheapest round-trip

£108

Average round-trip

£121

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

AirAsia

Getting from Sandakan airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Budget travelers often choose airport shuttle buses.

Sandakan is served by Sandakan Airport (SDK), located approximately 11 km west of the city center. As the gateway to wildlife attractions like the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, this airport sees steady tourist traffic. Airport transfers to city center destinations include taxis, ride-hailing services, hotel shuttles, and rental cars. Journey times typically range from 15 to 30 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within Sandakan.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-25 min

RM 30-RM 45 (MYR 30–45 (USD 6–10); fixed fare to city center)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and speed

15-25 min

RM 20-RM 35 (MYR 20–35 (USD 4–8); varies with demand)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

budget door-to-door service

15-30 min

RM 0-RM 50 (MYR 0–50 (USD 0–11); often complimentary or included)

by arrangement (traffic dependent)

hotel guests

15-25 min

RM 100-RM 200 (MYR 100–200 (USD 22–44) per day)

by reservation (traffic dependent)

exploring Sabah independently

15-25 min

RM 50-RM 100 (MYR 50–100 (USD 11–22); pre-booked service)

by reservation (traffic dependent)

groups or families

Notes:

  • Prices in MYR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Sandakan Airport is a small regional airport with limited public transport options.
  • Taxi fares are typically fixed from the airport; confirm the price before departure.
  • Grab availability may be limited during off-peak hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Sandakan

Depart from
Singapore Changi
Arrive to
Sandakan
Average flights per week
181
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Singapore to Sandakan

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
ScootTGWTRNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
Batik Air MalaysiaMXDODNo
Singapore AirlinesSIASQNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Sandakan

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January28°C24°C
February28°C24°C
March29°C24°C
April30°C24°C
May30°C25°C
June30°C25°C
July30°C24°C
August30°C24°C
September30°C24°C
October30°C24°C
November29°C24°C
December29°C24°C
Hottest Month
30°C
May
Coldest month
24°C
February
Sunny days
107
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
7 Feb
87%
29°C24°C
14 Feb
87%
28°C24°C
Sunday
8 Feb
89%
29°C24°C
15 Feb
84%
29°C24°C
Monday
9 Feb
85%
28°C24°C
16 Feb
88%
29°C24°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
88%
29°C24°C
17 Feb
84%
27°C25°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
83%
27°C24°C
18 Feb
86%
29°C24°C
Thursday
12 Feb
87%
27°C24°C
19 Feb
88%
27°C25°C
Friday
13 Feb
88%
26°C24°C
20 Feb
87%
26°C24°C
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Scoot, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, and Singapore Airlines. Singapore and Sandakan have 181 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Singapore?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Singapore and Bali, Denpasar, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, London, Tokyo, Phuket Province, Manila, Jakarta, Penang, Ho Chi Minh City, Sydney, Hanoi, Cebu, Hong Kong, Phuket City, Chiang Mai, Chennai, Da Nang, Osaka.
What are the most popular routes to and from Sandakan?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sandakan and Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, Bali, Denpasar, Johor Bahru, Bangkok, Penang, Tawau, Langkawi, Gunung Mulu National Park, Kuching, Manila, Bandar Seri Begawan, Sibu, Borneo, Hong Kong, Sydney, Phuket City, Davao, Labuan.
What airports are near Singapore?
The main airport in Singapore is Singapore Changi. It is also served by Singapore Changi, Senai International, Seletar Airport, Malacca International.
What airports are near Sandakan?
The main airport in Sandakan is Sandakan. It is also served by Tawau, Sandakan.
Which airlines fly between Singapore and Sandakan?
Currently, you can fly between Singapore and Sandakan with AirAsia, Scoot, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, Singapore Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Singapore and Sandakan?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Singapore and Sandakan, 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 Singapore and Sandakan?
Traveling between Singapore and Sandakan, 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 Singapore?
There are a number of airports in and around Singapore. The main one is Singapore Changi and other nearby airports include Singapore Changi, Senai International, Seletar Airport, Malacca International
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.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Singapore and Sandakan depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Singapore and Sandakan arrive?
What time do flights between Singapore and Sandakan depart?
What time do flights between Singapore and Sandakan arrive?

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