Non-stop flights to Sandakan (SDK)
Sandakan Airport is a small airport in Malaysia. It is a domestic airport. Currently, there are 2 domestic flights to Sandakan.
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All direct flights to Sandakan Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Sandakan Best time to visit Sandakan Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 209 flights arriving at Sandakan Airport, which are 49 flights per week or 7 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Sandakan are routes from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) in Malaysia and Kota Kinabalu (BKI), also in Malaysia. These two routes together are operated 209 times this month, and make up for 100% of all monthly arrivals at Sandakan Airport.
The longest flight to Sandakan SDK is departing from Kuala Lumpur (KUL). This non-stop flight takes around 2 hours and 50 minutes and covers a distance of 1,146 miles (1,844 km).
List of all direct flights to Sandakan
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Sandakan, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Sandakan.
Airlines flying to Sandakan
Currently, there are 2 airlines that fly to Sandakan. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all SDK flights:
What is the best time to visit Sandakan?
🌴 Tropical
Sandakan is a tropical destination known for its warm climate, with temperatures between 25°C and 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year. The area is characterized by high humidity and frequent rainfall.
Being located north of the equator, Sandakan experiences its dry season from November to April, making this the perfect time to visit. In this period, you can expect mostly dry conditions, while the wet season will see days of rain. Humidity and temperatures are consistently high all year long.
International flights to Sandakan
Currently there are no international flights to Sandakan. The only flights to Sandakan are domestic flights within Malaysia. To get to Sandakan from another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Kuala Lumpur or Kota Kinabalu.
Domestic flights to Sandakan
Flights from Malaysia to Sandakan
There are 2 airports in Malaysia that have non-stop domestic flights to Sandakan.
From Kota Kinabalu, direct flights are offered by AirAsia.
From Kuala Lumpur, you can fly non-stop with AirAsia or Malaysia Airlines (Oneworld).
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Alternative airports near Sandakan
Flying to an alternative airport near Sandakan could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. The only alternative airport to Sandakan (SDK) within a range of 125 miles (200 km) is Tawau (TWU).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Sandakan?
There is 1 airport in Sandakan: Sandakan Airport (SDK).
What is the best airport to fly into Sandakan?
The most convenient airport to fly into Sandakan is Sandakan Airport (SDK).
How many airlines fly to Sandakan?
There are 2 airlines flying to Sandakan from 2 airports around the world, as of March 2026.
Which airlines fly to Sandakan?
AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines are the only airlines flying to Sandakan.
Which alliances are flying to Sandakan?
Oneworld is currently the only alliance flying to Sandakan.
How many nonstop flights are there to Sandakan?
There are roughly 209 flights arriving at Sandakan every month (or 49 flights each week), from a total of 2 airports - all within Malaysia.
What is the official name of Sandakan Airport?
The official name of Sandakan Airport is Sandakan Airport.
What is the airport code of Sandakan Airport?
The airport code of Sandakan Airport is SDK.
What are the most popular flights to Sandakan?
Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu are the only airports with flights to Sandakan.
