How to find cheap flights to Sandakan Airport (SDK)
R 16,627 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Sandakan Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to SDK, the lowest fare is R 9,129.
Book at the right time with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a notification on the app if the price of tickets to SDK goes up or down.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get the lowest price on tickets to Sandakan, where Sandakan Airport is located, if you book ahead. Airlines usually offer some great early bird discounts.
Expand your search for cheap flights to Sandakan by selecting the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This will let you compare fares for airports closest to your destination and departure points and could help you save money.
Search for plane tickets to Sandakan Airport that have one stop or more. Indirect routes are often cheaper. Once your results appear, use the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to Sandakan
May is typically the cheapest month to hop on a flight to Sandakan.
To find the cheapest month for flights to SDK, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
Fly to Sandakan in February if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to SDK, but also when fares are likely to cost more.
Travel in May if you prefer to travel with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Sandakan are usually less expensive.
Check the weather before you go. May is the warmest time of year in Sandakan, with averages of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF), February has the lowest temperatures.
Don't want to pack a raincoat? February is the driest month in Sandakan, averaging 16 days of rain.
Expect the heaviest showers in June, which gets around 24 days of wet weather.
Travelling to Sandakan Airport (SDK): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Sandakan Airport, these leading airlines make reaching Sandakan a breeze:
If you want to jet off with the carrier with the fewest delays, book your SDK plane ticket with Firefly. Up to 86% of its flights into this airport land when expected.
When you hop off the plane at SDK, you'll be in the UTC+8 timezone.
Eager to get some rest after your flight to SDK? These hotels near Sandakan Airport offer the perfect place to kick back and relax:
Sandakan Airport has an on-time rating of 61%, which reflects how reliably departing flights reach their destination. This can be handy to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or have to be somewhere shortly after landing.
Sandakan Airport is located in Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia.
Getting to central Sandakan from Sandakan Airport (SDK)
Central Sandakan is about 11 kilometres from SDK.
Once you've touched down from your flight to SDK, driving to the centre will take around 20 minutes.
Expect the trip to take about 35 minutes on public transport.
If you'd love to stay close to all the action in Sandakan, drop your bags at one of these comfortable options:
Sandakan highlights
Hop off your flight to Sandakan and go straight to these leading attractions:
Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre: A classic place to start your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 14 kilometres west of the city centre.
Sandakan Rainforest Park: This is just one more reason to visit this city. A top landmark, it's around 2 kilometres southwest of the centre of Sandakan.
How to get to Lahad Datu from Sandakan Airport (SDK)
The nearby city of Lahad Datu is about 161 kilometres from SDK. Heading to the centre by ride-share or taxi takes around 2 hours 55 minutes.
Travelling from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Taganak
Taganak is another city that's easy to reach from Sandakan Airport. It's about 32 kilometres away.
Explore more of Malaysia
There's loads more of Malaysia waiting for you to discover. About 225 kilometres west of Sandakan, head for Kota Kinabalu. On the must-see list? Begin with Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park, Danum Valley Conservation Area (DVCA) and Manukan Island. The nearest airport to this city is Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
Another city in Malaysia that could easily become a favourite is Tawau. From Sandakan, it's around 177 kilometres south and serves up highlights like Hot Springs Tawau and Teck Guan Cocoa Museum. Make time for Batu payung too. Tawau Airport (TWU) handles most flights into the city.
Roughly 105 kilometres south of Sandakan, Lahad Datu is well worth the journey. A few great reasons to visit include Danum River, Sakar Island and Tabin Wildlife Reserve.
