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Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (Shantou Airport)
At present, there are no direct flights from Sandakan to Shantou.
However, there are several flights from SDK to SWA with a stopover.
Select a stopover airport from the list below to see which airlines operate flights from SDK to SWA, and to see what flight schedules are available.
Shantou is a humid subtropical or warm-temperate destination, featuring hot, humid summers with temperatures typically around 30°C (86°F) and mild to cool winters. The region is known for consistent rainfall throughout the year, peaking in summer. The area is known for its vibrant urban energy, diverse landscapes, and numerous outdoor activities.
You can visit Shantou any time of the year, but the best months to explore are from to and from to .

Currently, there is only one airline that covers the full route (with 1 stopover) from Sandakan SDK to Shantou SWA, which is AirAsia.
All other flights from Sandakan to Shantou are operated by a combination of multiple carriers, which are listed below:
Unfortunately, there are no alliances that cover the full route (with 1 stopover) from Sandakan SDK to Shantou SWA at this moment.
You can fly the full journey from SDK to SWA in Economy only.
However, for the first part of this route, Economy and Business Class are available. This depends on the stopover airport of your choice though.
For the second part of this route, flights in Economy are available only.
In total there are 2 aircraft types that cover the full route from Sandakan to Shantou. These aircrafts are:
All other flights from Sandakan to Shantou are operated by a combination of multiple aircraft types.
The distance between Sandakan and Shantou is 1,225 miles (1,972 kilometers).
However, because there are no direct flights between SDK and SWA, the full journey covers a distance of 2,889 miles (4,649 kilometers).
Flights between Sandakan and Shantou take 7 hours and 5 minutes.
Please note that these times refer to the actual flight times, excluding the stopover time in between connecting flights, as this depends on your stopover airport as well as your date(s) of travel.
There is 1 airport in Shantou: Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (Shantou Airport) (SWA).
Flights between Sandakan and Shantou take 7 hours and 5 minutes.
Note that this excludes the layover time in between connecting flights.
Because there are no direct flights between SDK and SWA, the full journey covers a total distance of 2,889 miles (4,649 kilometers).
AirAsia is the only airline flying the full route from Sandakan to Shantou.
Malaysia Airlines also operates connecting flights, but only partly.
There are no alliances flying from Sandakan to Shantou at this moment.
You can fly the full route (with 1 stopover) in Economy only.
Aircraft types that fly the full route from Sandakan to Shantou (with 1 stopover):
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