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How much do flights to Sandakan cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£96

Cheapest round-trip

£189

Average round-trip

£238

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

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

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and speed

15-25 min

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

on-demand (traffic dependent)

budget door-to-door service

15-30 min

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

by arrangement (traffic dependent)

hotel guests

15-25 min

MYR 100–200 (USD 22–44) per day

by reservation (traffic dependent)

exploring Sabah independently

15-25 min

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
Taiwan Taoyuan International
Arrive to
Sandakan
Average flights per week
386
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Taipei to Sandakan

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
ScootTGWTRNo
Xiamen AirlinesCXAMFYes
Shanghai AirlinesCSHFMYes

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
103
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
17 Oct
42%
34°C24°C
24 Oct
84%
33°C23°C
Sunday
18 Oct
85%
31°C24°C
25 Oct
87%
30°C24°C
Monday
19 Oct
83%
33°C24°C
26 Oct
91%
31°C24°C
Tuesday
20 Oct
86%
31°C23°C
27 Oct
84%
31°C22°C
Wednesday
21 Oct
88%
32°C24°C
28 Oct
78%
32°C23°C
Thursday
22 Oct
87%
34°C23°C
29 Oct
48%
32°C23°C
Friday
23 Oct
90%
32°C22°C
30 Oct
78%
30°C24°C
Travelers usually depart from Taiwan Taoyuan International, or Taipei Songshan when they travel from Taipei to Sandakan. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, China Eastern Airlines, Scoot, Xiamen Airlines, and Shanghai Airlines. Taipei and Sandakan have 386 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Taipei?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Taipei and Tokyo, Bangkok, Manila, London, Seoul, Osaka, Hong Kong, Singapore, Sapporo, Okinawa Island, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Edinburgh, Bali, Puerto Princesa, Phuket City, Shanghai, Phuket Province, Cebu.

What are the most popular routes to and from Sandakan?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sandakan and Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, 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.

Which airports are there in Taipei?

Taipei is mainly served by Taiwan Taoyuan International. But there are other airports nearby, including Taipei Songshan.

What airports are near Taipei?

The main airport in Taipei is Taiwan Taoyuan International. It is also served by Taichung, Hualien.

What airports are near Sandakan?

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

Which airlines fly between Taipei and Sandakan?

Currently, you can fly between Taipei and Sandakan with AirAsia, China Eastern Airlines, Scoot, Xiamen Airlines, Shanghai Airlines.

When’s the best time to travel between Taipei and Sandakan?

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

Traveling between Taipei 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 Taipei?

There are a number of airports in and around Taipei. The main one is Taiwan Taoyuan International and other nearby airports include Taichung, Hualien

How many airports are there near Sandakan?

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