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2 stops
Fri, Oct 16
Tokyo NRTSandakan SDK
£170
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Thu, Oct 15
Tokyo HNDSandakan SDK
£184
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Thu, Oct 15
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£185
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Sat, Oct 17
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£229
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Tue, Oct 13
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Sat, Oct 17 – Wed, Oct 21
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£376
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Fri, Oct 16 – Tue, Oct 20
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£384
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Mon, Oct 19 – Sun, Oct 25
Tokyo HNDSandakan SDK
£433
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Sat, Oct 17 – Thu, Oct 22
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How much do flights to Sandakan cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£170

Cheapest round-trip

£376

Average round-trip

£404

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
Narita International
Arrive to
Sandakan
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Tokyo to Sandakan

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
ScootTGWTRNo
Jeju AirJJA7CNo
VietJet AirVJCVJYes
Hong Kong Express AirwaysHKEUONo

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
10 Oct
91%
31°C24°C
17 Oct
87%
30°C23°C
Sunday
11 Oct
88%
29°C24°C
18 Oct
90%
30°C24°C
Monday
12 Oct
87%
32°C24°C
19 Oct
87%
30°C23°C
Tuesday
13 Oct
75%
32°C23°C
20 Oct
90%
29°C23°C
Wednesday
14 Oct
63%
34°C23°C
21 Oct
59%
32°C23°C
Thursday
15 Oct
78%
30°C24°C
22 Oct
83%
31°C23°C
Friday
16 Oct
83%
30°C24°C
23 Oct
80%
31°C23°C
Travelers usually depart from Narita International, or Haneda when they travel from Tokyo to Sandakan. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Scoot, Jeju Air, VietJet Air, and Hong Kong Express Airways. Tokyo and Sandakan have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Tokyo?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Tokyo and London, Sapporo, Seoul, Bangkok, Manila, Okinawa Island, Osaka, Hong Kong, Taipei, Cebu, Manchester, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Singapore, Los Angeles, Fukuoka, Denpasar, Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai, San Francisco.

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 Tokyo?

Tokyo is mainly served by Narita International. But there are other airports nearby, including Haneda.

What airports are near Tokyo?

The main airport in Tokyo is Narita International. It is also served by Matsumoto, Shizuoka, Ibaraki, Fukushima.

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 Tokyo and Sandakan?

Currently, you can fly between Tokyo and Sandakan with AirAsia, Scoot, Jeju Air, VietJet Air, Hong Kong Express Airways.

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

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

Traveling between Tokyo 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 Tokyo?

There are a number of airports in and around Tokyo. The main one is Narita International and other nearby airports include Matsumoto, Shizuoka, Ibaraki, Fukushima

How many airports are there near Sandakan?

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

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What time do flights between Tokyo and Sandakan depart?

What time do flights between Tokyo and Sandakan arrive?

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